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Clinical Rotations - Mastitis Problem Investigations

Milk Quality and Mastitis Troubleshooting

Learn to:

bulletevaluate rates of clinical mastitis using manual and computerized (DairyComp 305) record systems
bulletinterpret somatic cell count records to target mastitis problems
bulletcollect samples and interpret milk microbiology reports
bulletevaluate mastitis risks in housing systems (stalls, bedded packs, etc.)
bulletanalyze milking systems and milk practices
bulletdevelop 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 2008-09

bulletWeeks 7 & 8 (6/30/08 to 7/11/08)
bulletWeeks 13 & 14 (8/11/08 to 8/22/08)

Dates: May 2007-08

bulletWeeks 13 & 14 (8/13/07 to 8/24/07)
bulletWeeks 21 & 22 (10/8/07 to 10/19/07)

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Last modified: 12/05/07

 
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