A Case Study of Waste Milk Quality Assessments at a Calf Ranch

Authors

  • D. A. Moore Dept. Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
  • J. Taylor Los Banos, CA
  • M. L. Hartman Sierra Dairy Labs, Tulare, CA
  • W. M. Sischo Dept. Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20084492

Keywords:

Non-salable milk, neonatal calves, quality control, quality monitors, calf consumption

Abstract

Non-salable whole milk from dairy farms is an economical, nutritious source of feed for neonatal calves and is purchased by calf ranches for feeding replacement heifers and dairy-source bull calves. However, for calf rearing operations that utilize this milk, quality control measures on milk coming from the dairies, other than pasteurization, are often lacking .. It was the purpose of this project to evaluate some potential quality monitors for dairy waste milk intended for neonatal calf consumption.

Cover image of the 41st Conference Proceedings: A herd of cattle standing in the field, framed by a cloudy sky. Yellow background.

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Published

2008-09-25

Issue

2008

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