44 Somatic cell count as a decision tool for selective dry cow therapy in Italy (Research paper; Zecconi, 2018)

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Significant Impact Group(s): AMU reduction strategies ; Pathogen management
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Outcome Parameter(s): Udder health status
Summary: It is crucial to define a consistent and approved procedure to identify cows that need to be treated in a selective dry cow therapy approach. Somatic cell counts (SCC) from milk test records are a convenient, accurate and certified method. SCC values obtained before drying off or calculated as the average of lactation records can be used. The thresholds of 100,000 cells for primiparous cows and of 200,000 cells for pluriparous cows are suggested as an efficient and sustainable decision tool.
44 Research paper – Zecconi – 2018 – Somatic cell count as a decision tool for selective dry cow therapy in Italy
Where to find the original material:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1828051X.2018.1532328; https://doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2018.1532328
Country: IT

44 Research paper – Zecconi – 2018 – Somatic cell count as a decision tool for selective dry cow therapy in Italy

37 The impact of dairy cows’ bedding material and its microbial content on the quality and safety of milk – A cross sectional study of UK farms (Research paper; Bradley, 2018)

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Significant Impact Group(s): Housing and welfare ; Biosecurity
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Outcome Parameter(s): Bacterial counts in bedding; Bacterial counts in milk
Summary: UK herds bedded on recycled manure solids, sand or sawdust were compared. Bacterial load varied significantly within and between bedding materials. Bedding type did not affect bulk milk bacterial counts. Foremilking was associated with a reduced total bacterial count in milk.
37 Research paper – Bradley – 2018 – The impact of dairy cows bedding material and its microbial content on the quality and safety of milk
Where to find the original material:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168160517305445; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2017.12.022
Country: UK

37 Research paper – Bradley – 2018 – The impact of dairy cows bedding material and its microbial content on the quality and safety of milk

36 What we have lost: Mastitis resistance in Holstein Friesians and in a local cattle breed (Research paper; Curone, 2018)

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Significant Impact Group(s): Breeding for disease resistance or robustness
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Outcome Parameter(s): Bacteriogical status; Mammary immune response; colostrum protein profile
Summary: A multidisciplinary approach was applied to compare innate immune response patterns, metabolic parameters, milk protein profiles and the milk microbiota in Holstein Friesian and Rendena cows reared in the same farm and under the same management conditions. Results show that Holstein Friesian and Rendena cows have different metabolic traits. Mastitis markers are higher in Holstein Friesian milk. The microbiota biodiversity is lower in Rendena milk. The colostrum protein profile is markedly different in the two breeds. Mammary innate immune response patterns display breed-specific differences. The observations reported in this work present numerous pointers to the factors that may provide more rustic breeds with a higher resistance to disease.
36 Research paper – Curone – 2018 – What we have lost_Mastitis resistance in Holstein Friesians and in a local cattle breed
Where to find the original material:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S003452881730173X; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2017.11.020
Country: IT

36 Research paper – Curone – 2018 – What we have lost_Mastitis resistance in Holstein Friesians and in a local cattle bre

35 French national mastitis plan by French Dairy Board (Farm Innovation)

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Significant Impact Group(s): AMU reduction strategies ; Other
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Young;Adult;
Summary: The mastitis plan:
Dairy production must meet the double challenge of competitiveness and quality. Mastitis, which is a major daily concern for breeders, affects working conditions, the quality of milk (especially the “somatic cells” criterion) and even income. Mastitis is still a hot topic for the dairy industry. The ambition of the national project “preventing and reducing mastitis in dairy farming” is to bring together experts in this area, to update, strengthen technical knowledge and provide all the elements for better mastitis control.
Topics are: What is mastitis, figures key, cell observatory, solve mastitis, economic impact, breeders testimonials. The mastitis plan also contains recent scientific articles and publications on mastitis. Another part is a tool box with ‘anti-mastitis habits’ which can be used on-farm.
Several PDF’s are attached to the website.
35 Farm Innovation – French national mastitis plan by French Dairy Board
Where to find the original material: (in French)
https://les-mammites-j-anticipe.com/;
Country: FR

35 Farm Innovation – French national mastitis plan by French Dairy Board

19 Targeted mastitis treatment by The Danish Dairy Board (Farm Innovation)

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Significant Impact Group(s): Pathogen management \ Managing sick animals \ Targeted use of antibiotics ; AMU reduction strategies

Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Outcome Parameter(s): better udder health; best strategy for mastitis treatment
Summary: Definition and control of mastitis in dairy cows by Consultant Veterinary Surgeons of
The Danish Dairy Board. The prognosis and eventual strategy for treatment should be based upon described examinations and test results as well as the owner and vet’s knowledge of the individual cow.
In Denmark the preventative work and combating of mastitis is implemented by means of a close cooperation between The Danish Dairy Board, The Mastitis Laboratory, the dairy farmer and the local veterinary surgeon. This work is lead by the Leading Veterinary Surgeon who is appointed and authorized by The Food Inspection Directorate.
19 Farm Innovation – Targeted mastitis treatment by The Danish Dairy Board
Where to find the original material: (in English)
http://katholm.com/Tekstfiler/1%20mastitis%20THE%20SURVILIANCE%20AND%20CONTROL%20OF%20%20MASTITIS.pdf;
Country: DK

19 Farm Innovation – Targeted mastitis treatment by The Danish Dairy Board

16 Den gode malkeprocedure i en malkekarrusel – The good milking procedure in a dairy carousel by Seges (Farm-Innovation)

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Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Outcome Parameter(s): Improved udder health; bacteriological status; improved cell count
Summary: This Danisch video shows good milking procedure in a dairy carousel. It shows how to achieve a gentle and quick milking.
16 Farm Innovation – Den gode malkeprocedure i en malkekarrusel (The good milking procedure in a dairy carousel) by Seges
Where to find the original material: (in Danish)
https://www.seges.tv/video/38362652/den-gode-malkeprocedure-i-en;
Country: DK

16 Farm Innovation – Den gode malkeprocedure i en malkekarrusel (The good milking procedure in a dairy carousel) by Seges