Milk Quality and Mastitis Troubleshooting

Learn to:

• Evaluate rates of clinical mastitis using manual and computerized (DairyComp 305) record systems
• Interpret somatic cell count records to target mastitis problems
• Collect samples and interpret milk microbiology reports
• Evaluate mastitis risks in housing systems (stalls, bedded packs, etc.)
• Analyze milking systems and milk practices
• Develop mastitis treatment protocols

These skills are taught using UW herds and investigations of mastitis-problem herds referred to the School of Veterinary Medicine. This course will prepare you to deliver mastitis management services to dairy herds.

Dates: May 2011-2012 (Current Academic Year)

• Weeks 10 & 11 (7/18/11 to 7/29/11)
• Weeks 40 & 41 (2/13/12 to 2/24/12)

Dates: May 2012-2013 (Next Year)

• Weeks 9 & 10 (7/16/12 to 7/27/12)
• Weeks 39 & 40 (2/11/13 to 2/22/13)