From: HACCP-based quality risk management approach to udder health problems on dairy farms
Activities to be undertaken | WI | Responsible |
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Short term: | ||
1. Keep milking machine in good function at all times (frequent check-ups; maintenance; machine evaluation) | WI | Farmer |
2. Adjust milking method and improve milking hygiene | WI | Farmer(V) |
3. Follow the herd treatment advisory plan for diagnosis and treatment of mastitic cows | ||
4. Cull chronically infected cows according to criteria | WI | Farmer (V) |
5. Monitor healthy and infected cows and the environment | Farmer, Vet | |
Long term: | ||
1. Implement separate housing for mastitis cows | Farmer | |
2. Improve cow comfort elements (feeding, housing, climate) | Farmer (V) | |
3. Improve overall farm hygiene | Farmer (V) |