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Cool stuff we saw at World Dairy Expo 2024

From new technologies and innovations to strolls down memory lane, the 2024 World Dairy Expo had it all. Here is a compilation of cool stuff Progressive Dairy editors discovered at the show.

October 7, 2024

There was a lot to discover at the 2024 World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, as companies from all across the globe showcased new innovative offerings for dairy operations and paid homage to technologies of the past. Continue reading to see what Progressive Dairy editors found while attending this year’s event.

Mythbusting teat dips: Are you using the right one on your dairy?

Know what to look for when selecting a teat dip to get the best results for your farm.

July 5, 2024

Keith Engel

When you make a teat dip change, plan for at least three to four weeks to start seeing a difference – and that’s if all other variables remain the same. Remember, you are using a teat dip to help prevent mastitis, not cure it.

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Use the right product at the right time to guarantee excellent udder health

When managing udder health, you are also managing milk quality and production. Taking the time to make a management plan can save you money down the road.

December 20, 2023

Adrianne Trennepohl

Udder health is not something you can take your eye off because you have a plan in place.

Looking beyond somatic cell count to manage mastitis

June 11, 2021

Stephen Foulke

Since I graduated from veterinary school almost 30 years ago, there have been big shifts in the types of mastitis found on farms.

Is it time to change teat dip?

May 7, 2021

Ron Robinson

“What is my somatic cell count (SCC)?” “How can I lower my SCC?” “My cell count is going up; it must be the dip.”

Conditioning packages in teat dips: Does the percentage really matter?

January 19, 2021

Todd Raymond

Teat dips are all designed to protect the teat from the environment, with various forms of germicide and an even greater variety of conditioning packages. The purpose of teat dipping is to provide a germicide that will kill mastitis-causing germs and apply skin conditioners that keep teat skin and ends healthy.

Teat dip: economics of efficiency

June 30, 2020

Todd Raymond

Teat dip is an integral part of keeping good milk quality numbers. There are many methods to apply the dip and an even greater number of germicides to choose from today.

Does your teat dip protect against harsh winter conditions?

January 18, 2019

Carolina Mateus

Several factors can affect teat skin condition. These include weather, housing conditions, teat disinfectant chemistry, milking system settings and micro-organisms. Adverse weather conditions (cold, wind, humidity, direct sun, etc.) can negatively affect teat-end and skin integrity.

How the efficacy of your teat dip is tested does matter

May 25, 2017

Jessica Belsito

Choosing the right teat dip for your farm can be an overwhelming process. There are several germicides in varying concentrations available in the market today. When choosing a teat dip, however, it is important to remember the dip’s most important job: killing organisms that can cause mastitis.

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Cool stuff we saw at World Dairy Expo 2024

Mythbusting teat dips: Are you using the right one on your dairy?

Use the right product at the right time to guarantee excellent udder health

Looking beyond somatic cell count to manage mastitis

Is it time to change teat dip?

Conditioning packages in teat dips: Does the percentage really matter?

Teat dip: economics of efficiency

Does your teat dip protect against harsh winter conditions?

How the efficacy of your teat dip is tested does matter

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