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Table 5 Practicing and recommended Good Farming Practices (GFPs) at Visit 1, Visit 2 and post Visit 2.

From: A HACCP-based approach to mastitis control in dairy herds. Part 2: Implementation and evaluation

 

Visit 1a

Visit 2b

Post Visit 2c

 

NP

PP

P

NR

RNA

RPA

RA

NI

PI

I

Clean teats when entering the parlour

1

2

4

0

0

0

6

0

3

3

Clean lying areas and walkways

0

4

2

0

0

0

6

0

2

4

Prevent mud pooling in field

0

1

5

0

0

0

6

0

0

6

Availability and use of disposable paper towels in parlour

4

0

2

0

0

0

6

3

2

1

Wear gloves during milking

0

2

4

0

0

0

6

0

2

4

Let cows stand 30 minutes after milking

2

1

3

0

0

0

6

0

3

3

Abrupt drying off

1

1

4

0

0

0

6

0

1

5

  1. a NP = Not practicing, PP = Partially practicing, P = Practicing
  2. b NR = Not recommended, RNA = Recommended but not agreed, RPA = Recommended and partially agreed, RA = Recommended and agreed
  3. c NI = Not implemented, PI = Partially implemented, I = Implemented