There is a growing interest in teat-sealing heifers. The results from a Moorepark trial show the benefit of it with reduced incidences of mastitis in the subsequent lactation.
Whether or not you should consider doing it depends on if you have a problem. If it is mostly first-lactation cows that are having mastitis and high SCC, teat-sealing heifers may help. A lot depends on their environment.
Heifers that have a high challenge, e.g. on a stand-off pad or on slats are at greater risk of picking up an infection than those on clean, limed cubicles. It’s a slow and dangerous job so get plenty of help if you are doing it. There will be a full report on the trial in next week’s milk quality and equipment Focus.
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There is a growing interest in teat-sealing heifers. The results from a Moorepark trial show the benefit of it with reduced incidences of mastitis in the subsequent lactation.
Whether or not you should consider doing it depends on if you have a problem. If it is mostly first-lactation cows that are having mastitis and high SCC, teat-sealing heifers may help. A lot depends on their environment.
Heifers that have a high challenge, e.g. on a stand-off pad or on slats are at greater risk of picking up an infection than those on clean, limed cubicles. It’s a slow and dangerous job so get plenty of help if you are doing it. There will be a full report on the trial in next week’s milk quality and equipment Focus.
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