Milk Quality Premiums Received by Wisconsin Dairy Farms Participating in Veterinary-directed Milk Quality Programs

Authors

  • Pamela Ruegg University of Wisconsin, Madison

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20005384

Keywords:

milk, quality criteria, somatic cell, bacteria, management practices, financial incentives

Abstract

High quality milk is generally defined as adulterant free milk that meets specific quality criteria relating to the level of somatic cells (SCC) and bacteria. In the U.S., production of high quality milk is encouraged by legislating maximum limits of SCC and bacteria, and by financial rewards offered by processors (premiums). This study describes the relationship between measures of milk quality, dairy management practices and financial incentives offered by milk processors on selected Wisconsin dairy farms.

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Published

2000-09-21

Issue

2000

Section

Research Summaries 1

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