Implementing Science-Based Recommendations in the Field to Control Mastitis & Improve Milk Quality in the Southeast
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Open it nowThe major issue facing the Southeast (SE) agricultural industry in the US is the sustainability of the region’s dairy farm operations. Indeed, if this dire situation is not ameliorated, milk production ...
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Read more »Objective 1: Identify economic, social, and psychological factors affecting limited adoption of practices known to control mastitis, and develop strategies to counter the rationale for non-adoption. This ...
Read more »Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the influence of milking equipment on milking processes and milk quality! SQMI has partnered with land-grant universities and local Extension groups to bring Dr. Roger Thomson, Dairy Veterinarian, MQ-IQ founder, and milk quality consultant to the southeast for a series of workshops in […]
In this issue: Southeast Quality Milk Initiative (SQMI): Implementing science-based recommendations to control mastitis and improve milk quality — Transition to automatic milking systems can improve milk quality — More choices for direct genetic selection against mastitis — Don’t forget the dry cows The SQMI Quarterly — Spring 2018 (English […]
In this issue: 5th Annual Southeast Quality Milk Initiative Conference in Nashville a great success — Cow comfort and attention to detail help Southeast dairy farmers produce high quality milk — Does administration of an anti-inflammatory drug around the time of calving improve animal behavior and milk yield? — Using […]
This award recognizes dairy producers from FL, GA, KY, MS, TN, and VA who have successfully placed high priority on producing milk of the highest quality. From left to right: Grady and Rhonda Ladner (MS), Daniel Payne (GA), Travis Larsen (FL), Lynn & Doug Brown (VA), Connie & Keith Long […]
In this issue: The role of milk flow and take-off level in milk quality – What does somatic cell count really tell us? – What do dairy farmers with low bulk tank somatic cell counts have in common? The SQMI Quarterly – Fall 2017 (English version) The SQMI Quarterly – […]
Do you know an outstanding dairy producer? Nominations are now being received for the 2017 Southeast Quality Milk Initiative (SQMI) Awards Program. The goal of the program is to recognize dairy producers from FL, GA, KY, MS, TN, and VA who have successfully placed high priority on producing milk of […]
The SQMI Quarterly – Summer 2017 (English Version) The SQMI Quarterly – Summer 2017 (Spanish Version)
The Spring 2017 issue of the SQMI Quarterly is available below. In this issue: Does the length of the dry period affect milk quality? | How safe is the consumption of raw milk? | Minimize heat stress to maximize milk production The SQMI Quarterly – Spring 2017 The SQMI Quarterly […]
The Winter 2017 issue of The SQMI Quarterly is available below. The SQMI Quarterly – Winter 2017 The SQMI Quarterly – Winter 2017 (Spanish version)
The English version of the SQMI Quarterly is now available. Spanish version will be posted shortly. The 2016 Annual Meeting brochure and registration forms are also listed below for your convenience. Fall 2016 – SQMI Newsletter 2016 Annual Meeting Brochure 2016 Annual Meeting Registration Form Fall 2016 – […]
