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Strict milking routine vital for milk hygiene at this stage of lactation

Dairy

4 months ago

Strict milking routine vital for milk hygiene at this stage of lactation

Maintaining a strict milking routine at this stage of the lactation is critical in order to produce high-quality milk, and crucial from a...

Being efficient and hygienic in the parlour during mid-season

Dairy

6 months ago

Being efficient and hygienic in the parlour during mid-season

Most cows will be served by now and a lot of first cuts of silage will be in, meaning that the pit of the parlour is going to be where most...

Dairy advice: Strict milking routine to keep mastitis at bay

Dairy

8 months ago

Dairy advice: Strict milking routine to keep mastitis at bay

We are now coming towards the end of the calving season which means the milking routine can become more consistent...

Mitigate infection with a good milking routine this spring

Dairy

10 months ago

Mitigate infection with a good milking routine this spring

Having a quality milking routine is critically important for the early stages of the cow's lactation as infectious pressures are very high...

Milk quality: What can we learn from an award-winning farmer?

Dairy

about 1 year ago

Milk quality: What can we learn from an award-winning farmer?

Milk quality can be easily overlooked at this time of the year as we get into the latter end of the lactation, so what can we learn from a...

Dairy

over 1 year ago

Dairy advice: Consistency and hygiene crucial for milking routine

A consistent and hygienic milking routine is vital at this time of the year to produce high-quality milk and it will help with milking...

Dairy advice: Consistency and hygiene crucial for milking routine

Dairy

over 1 year ago

Dairy advice: Do you have a good milking routine?

A good milking routine is hugely important, especially when it comes to milking efficiency and the hygienic removal of milk from the udder.

Dairy advice: Do you have a good milking routine?

Dairy Technical

over 1 year ago

Post-milking teat disinfectant crucial during spring

The use of a post-milking teat disinfectant is an important step in preventing mastitis and cell count issues within a herd.

Post-milking teat disinfectant crucial during spring

Dairy Technical

almost 2 years ago

Keeping cell counts under control during early lactation

The majority of dairy farms are now in the depths of the calving season, but a focus needs to be placed on cell counts.

Keeping cell counts under control during early lactation

Dairy Technical

almost 2 years ago

Milking routine: Are there areas to improve on?

The milking routine on dairy farms is a vital process to get correct, any mistakes during this process can results in cell count issues...

Milking routine: Are there areas to improve on?

Dairy Technical

about 2 years ago

Importance of maintaining milk quality as cows enter sheds

Maintaining high standards of milk quality is important, but when cows enter the shed and are milked off cubicles this becomes more of challenge.

Importance of maintaining milk quality as cows enter sheds

Dairy Technical

about 2 years ago

The important role that gloves play in managing milk quality

Most dairy farmers will wear gloves while milking, but by doing this do farmers really know the impact that this could be having on milk quality.

The important role that gloves play in managing milk quality

Dairy Technical

about 2 years ago

Teat disinfectant vital for final months of lactation

Teat disinfectant is used on the vast majority of Irish dairy farms, and is particularly vital...

Teat disinfectant vital for final months of lactation

Dairy Technical

over 2 years ago

Cell counts can't be allowed to slip at this stage of lactation

Maintaining cell counts and milk quality on dairy farms needs to be a focus heading into the autumn months.

Cell counts can't be allowed to slip at this stage of lactation

Dairy Technical

over 2 years ago

Dairy advice: Reviewing your milking routine

An effective milking routine is vital for a dairy farm to ensure that the highest quality milk is delivered from the farm.

Dairy advice: Reviewing your milking routine

Dairy Technical

over 2 years ago

Milking routine: Start as you mean to go on

The importance of having an effective milking routine on dairy farms can not be understand, it is of the few jobs that can take place 365 days a year.

Milking routine: Start as you mean to go on

Dairy Technical

over 2 years ago

The role of post-milking teat disinfectant in mastitis control

The post milking use of teat disinfectant plays a vital role in the control of potentially mastitis causing bacteria on dairy farms.

The role of post-milking teat disinfectant in mastitis control

Dairy Technical

almost 3 years ago

Video: Improving the effectiveness of your milking routine

The milking process is the most important job on dairy farms, and it takes place up to 365 days/year - so doing it properly is so important.

Video: Improving the effectiveness of your milking routine

Dairy Technical

over 3 years ago

The importance of having an effective milking routine

Having an effective and efficient milking routine in place on a dairy farm is important for a number of reasons.

The importance of having an effective milking routine

Dairy Technical

over 3 years ago

Reviewing your milking routine as a new season starts

Having an effective milking routine can go a long way to reducing cell count issues and preventing mastitis within your herd.

Reviewing your milking routine as a new season starts

Dairy Technical

over 4 years ago

The importance of a good milking routine

A good milking routine is critical to producing high-quality milk - if you get it right, you will have better milk quality and see less mastitis.

The importance of a good milking routine

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