Dr. Allen Britten reminds us once again the importance of developing a solid udder health and milk quality plan for the months ahead. This can be done by implementing a secure MP3 management program. MP3 stands for 3 Major Mastitis Pathogens - Strep Ag, Staph Aureus & Mycoplasma. Monthly bulk tank cultures to monitor the evidence of MP3s in your herd is very important. To prevent MP3s from showing up and causing a larger herd outbreak, routine cultures of fresh and sick cows should a part of your plan. Also, milk cultures of cows exhibiting clinical signs of mastitis should be taken.

To hear Dr. Britten`s full Udder Health Talk from today’’s DairyLine Radio program, click the play button below:

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