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SCC in DHI Herds Averaged 200,000 in 2012
Somatic cell count (SCC) in Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI) herds enrolled in SCC testing in the United States averaged 200,000 cells/ml in 2012, which was less than the 217,000 average during 2011. This compares to 228,000 in 2010 and 233,000 … Continue reading
NMC 2013 Regional Meeting to be held in Maine, July 23-24
Mark you calendars! This summer’s National Mastitis Council Regional Meeting is scheduled for July 23-24, 2013 in Portland, Maine. The first day of the conference will include specialized, interactive short courses, and the second day will feature a general session … Continue reading
NMC Award of Excellence Presented to Larry Smith
Dr. K. Larry Smith, Emeritus Professor at The Ohio State University, is this year’s recipient of the National Mastitis Council Award of Excellence for Mastitis Prevention and Control. The award is presented each year to an active NMC member for … Continue reading
National Dairy Quality Award Recipients Recognized at NMC Annual Meeting
Dairy producers from around the U.S. were honored for their milk quality achievements during the NMC 52nd Annual Meeting, January 27-29, 2013 in San Diego, California. Top honors (Platinum level) for the National Dairy Quality Awards went to: Beattie Farms, … Continue reading
NMC Milking System Evaluation Booklet Revised
The National Mastitis Council publication “Procedures for Evaluating Vacuum Levels and Air Flow in Milking Systems” has been updated and is available for purchase. First developed by the NMC Machine Milking Committee in 1996, the document was revised in 2004 … Continue reading
Congratulations, NMC Scholars!
NMC Scholars Felipe de Freitas Guimarães, São Paulo State University; Di Liang, University of Kentucky; Pamela Fry, University of Missouri; and Peter Down, University of Nottingham; were recognized during the National Mastitis Council 52nd Annual Meeting, held January 27-29, 2013 … Continue reading
Registration Open for NMC Annual Meeting
Program and registration information for the National Mastitis Council 52nd Annual Meeting is now available. The meeting will be held January 27-29, 2013 at the Omni Hotel in San Diego, California. About 400 dairy industry professionals from all over the … Continue reading
Do You Know Someone Deserving of the NMC Award of Excellence?
Nominations are now being accepted for the National Mastitis Council Award of Excellence for Mastitis Prevention and Control. The award, first presented at the 2012 NMC Annual Meeting, will be awarded annually to an active NMC member for sustained contribution … Continue reading
USDA Publishes Report Summarizing Bulk Tank Milk Somatic Cell Counts in 2011
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in conjunction with the National Mastitis Council (NMC) Milk Quality Monitoring Committee, monitors milk quality in the U.S. using bulk tank somatic cell count (BTSCC) data provided by four of the nation’s 10 … Continue reading
Individuals Are Invited to Participate in the NMC Technology Transfer Session During the Annual Meeting
The NMC Technology Transfer Session (TTS) supplements the main program at the National Mastitis Council annual meetings. Always popular, the session provides an opportunity to present research and education in an informal setting through the use of posters and one-on-one … Continue reading