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G95-1271 Mastitis Is A Disease -- Control Is An Everyday Task, Gerald R. Bodman, Duane N. Rice
G95-1271 Mastitis Is A Disease -- Control Is An Everyday Task, Gerald R. Bodman, Duane N. Rice
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
A comprehensive mastitis control program will effectively control infections caused by both environmental and contagious pathogens.
Herd mastitis problems can be caused by both environmental and contagious pathogens (disease-causing organisms). These problems may occur separately or simultaneously. Various testing techniques are necessary to determine the type of causative organism and the infection level of the herd or individual cow. Appropriate tests include the CMT (California Mastitis Test), milk market somatic cell count (SCC), Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) SCC and laboratory cultures of milk from infected cows. Depending upon test results, mastitis control strategies may need to be changed to …
G95-1224 How To Write A Dairy Job Description, Jeffrey F. Keown, Erin Marotz
G95-1224 How To Write A Dairy Job Description, Jeffrey F. Keown, Erin Marotz
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide leads you through the process of developing a job description for positions in the dairy industry.
As dairy herd sizes continue to increase and the management of the herd can no longer be solely a family responsibility, labor management becomes more important.
There are several areas to consider when going from a family operation to one that requires hiring off-the-farm labor. The most important point to consider is writing a job, or position, description for each employee you plan to hire, or currently employ in the dairy operation. A detailed job description can help eliminate individuals who will …
G95-1238 1995 Usda Sire Evaluation Changes, Jeffrey F. Keown
G95-1238 1995 Usda Sire Evaluation Changes, Jeffrey F. Keown
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This publication discusses the 1995 USDA Sire Evaluation Report and its impact for dairy producers.
The January 1995 USDA Sire Evaluation Report incorporates changes that will not only increase the accuracy of prediction for cow and sire evaluations, but also includes a base change. Major changes included:
1. new Mature Equivalent Factors,
2. adjustments incorporated for days open,
3. and the genetic base year changed to 1990.
Let's discuss each change and look at how these changes will effect the 1995 proofs.
Food Safety And The Microwave, Georgia Lauritzen
Food Safety And The Microwave, Georgia Lauritzen
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Bovine Somatotropin In Milk, Clell Bagley, Charlotte Brennand
Bovine Somatotropin In Milk, Clell Bagley, Charlotte Brennand
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Risks In Foods - What To Do About Them, Charlotte Brennand
Risks In Foods - What To Do About Them, Charlotte Brennand
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Safe Kitchen Rules, Georgia Lauritzen