Milking Procedures and Udder Health Management on US Dairy Operations

Results from NAHMS Dairy 2002 Study

Authors

  • J. E. Lombard Integrated Livestock Management, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523
  • B. J. McCluskey National Animal Health Monitoring System:CEAH:USDA, Fort Collins, CO 80523
  • L. P. Garber National Animal Health Monitoring System:CEAH:USDA, Fort Collins, CO 80523

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20035346

Keywords:

milking procedures, udder health, management practice, dairy farm

Abstract

Many recommendations relating to proper milking procedures and udder health management have been published, but adoption of these recommended practices on US dairy farms has not been determined. The National Animal Health Monitoring System's (NAHMS) Dairy 2002 Study included survey questions regarding these practices on dairy farms. The objective of this report is to describe current milking procedures and other management practices associated with udder health on U.S. dairy operations.

Cover image of the 36th Conference Proceedings: Holstein cows standing in a row at a fence. One cow has put her head through the fence and is curiously inspecting a pile of hay. Yellow background.

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Published

2003-09-18

Issue

2003

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