Mastering mastitis: Tips to tackle SCC and boost milk quality | Ep. 86

In this episode of Talking Dairy, we’re talking about one of the biggest challenges on farm – mastitis. What should you do if your herd test shows high somatic cell count (SCC) cows? How do you find and manage those “invisible” subclinical cases? Our guests, Mike Shallcrass, Fonterra’s Veterinary programme manager, and Jane Lacy-Hulbert, DairyNZ Senior scientist, discuss and share practical tips on monitoring, managing, and minimising mastitis. Tune in to hear expert advice and insights on how to prevent mastitis and improve milk quality.

Mastitis management tools and resources:

Mastitis | DairyNZ

Contagious Mastitis | DairyNZ

Environmental Mastitis | DairyNZ

DairyNZ Healthy Udder Shed Guide

DairyNZ Staph aureus Factsheet 

MaxT in the rotary | DairyNZ

MaxT in the herringbone | DairyNZ

AgriHealth cowshed chart 

Have feedback or ideas for future episodes? Email us at talkingdairy@dairynz.co.nz

Follow DairyNZ on socials for the latest updates:

Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn