Bedding Management and Udder Health

Authors

  • Jeffrey K. Reneau University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, 55108
  • Russell F. Bey University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, 55108
  • Ralph J. Farnsworth University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, 55108

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20025012

Keywords:

bedding management, mastitis infection, lactating cows, dry period

Abstract

The role of bedding management in controlling mastitis infection in lactating cows is often underestimated. Bedding management for heifers and dairy cattle that are in their dry period is frequently overlooked and often poorly managed. This is a costly mistake on many dairies.

Cover image of the 35th Conference Proceedings: Holstein cows standing in a row at a fence. A small group of cattle are bunched together in a pen. Yellow background.

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Published

2002-09-26

Issue

2002

Section

Dairy Sessions