INON Profitable Milk System We have developed a range of solutions that can help the dairy farmer maximize the profit potential of his dairy farm. Each of these products is based on more than 40 years of experience in mastitis prevention and is manufactured according to the highest standards at selected locations around the world. In Europe, thousands of satisfied dairy farmers have been using our products for many years. Now you can use these products too, brought directly to your doorstep from the manufacturer. Your farm is your cash cow! Want more milk...? Want more money..? If you do and are willing to have an open mind, INON can help you accomplish these goals with its Profitable Milk System. The most profitable investment in time and money a dairy farmer can make is in his cows. The production of quality milk with a low somatic cell count and a low incidence of clinical mastitis should be a priority for every dairy farmer, because that s where money is made and lost, if done incorrectly. Cost of Mastitis It is estimated that the average losses due to mastitis are approximately $185 per cow per year (Table 1). For a 100-cow herd, this means a loss of $18,500 per year, every year! It pays to invest in prevention! Table 1: Estimated Annual Losses due to Mastitis Source of Loss Cost Per Cow ($) Percent of Total Reduced Production $121.00 65.6% Replacement Cost $41.73 22.6% Discarded Milk $10.45 5.7% Treatment $7.36 4.0% Veterinary Services $2.72 1.5% Extra Labor $1.14 0.6% TOTAL $184.40 100.0% Source: Consultants Guide to Economics of Mastitis, Sandy Costello, PhD, PAS, College of Agricultural Sciences, Pennstate University. Even at low cell counts it pays to invest. With an SCC of 100,000 the loss in production per cow in the first lactation is 100 lbs, in later lactations this could be as high as 400 lbs (Table 2). To order call 1-888-810-INON - 1 - Table 2: Relationship between SCC, Linear Scores and Milk Yield Loss SCC Midpoint (range) Linear Score Milk Loss for Lactation 1 Milk Loss for Lactation 2+ 25,000 (18,000-34,000) 1 0 0 50,000 (35,000-68,000) 2 0 0 100,000 (69,000-136,000) 3 200 lb 400 lb 200,000 (137,000-273,000) 4 400 lb 800 lb 400,000 (274,000-546,000) 5 600 lb 1,200 lb 800,000 (547,000-1,092,000) 6 800 lb 1,600 lb 1,600,000 (1,093,000-2,185,000) 7 1,000 lb 2,000 lb Source: Raubertas, RF and Shook, GE. 1982. Relationship between lactation measures of somatic cell concentration and milk yield. J Dairy Sci. 65:419. Mastitis is a disease influenced by many factors, such as the milking machine, the milker, nutrition, the environment and the management of all these variables. It is important to remember that first of all cows need to be clean, dry and comfortable in order to produce large quantities of highquality milk. Milking Equipment The milking machine is the most important piece of equipment on the dairy farm. It is used more often and more hours per year than any other piece of equipment, so make sure it is functioning properly. Make sure the vacuum levels, the pulsation rate and pulsation ratios are set at the right levels. Check inflations for holes or cracks. Contact your dealer when in doubt and if you haven t done so already, set up a routine maintenance program. Nutrition Although it may be obvious that high-quality nutrition forms the basis for high milk yield, there is also a correlation between ketosis and mastitis. Research suggests that the immune system of ketonemic cows is slower to respond than that of non-ketonemic cows. The result is a drop in milk production throughout the lactation. Prevention of ketosis already starts in the dry period with proper management. Milk fever is another factor which can cost on average more than $300 per cow due to lost productivity and treatment costs. Proper nutrition is key in preventing this metabolic disorder. Although not all cases can be prevented, the good news is that there are feed additives which can help correct individual cases. To order call 1-888-810-INON - 2 -
The Cow s Environment Mastitis is a numbers game; larger numbers of bacteria near the teat end increase the risk of infections occurring. A clean environment reduces the numbers of bacteria on the teat and therefore reduces mastitis. Another benefit is that cleaner cows are easier to prep. Make sure your cows have large enough stalls and bedding is changed routinely. Maximum milk production is attained by creating a cow environment that reduces stress to a minimum, provides a safe, injury-free environment with sufficient feed and water. Healthy Teat Skin Chapped, cracked or sore teats increase the risk of mastitis dramatically for a number of reasons. First, bacteria can easily hide in areas where the skin is damaged and thus escape the action of teat disinfectants. Second, hyperkeratosis or the thickening of the skin around the teat end prevents a proper closing of the teat canal after milking, making it easier for harmful bacteria to enter the udder. The incidence of mastitis can be significantly reduced by using products which replenish the acid mantle of the skin after milking and promote healthy teat skin. The Milking Routine Maximizing the profit of your dairy starts with a good milking routine. Cows thrive when everything is done the same way every day. Research has shown that dairies using a standardized milking routine have a 5.5% higher milk yield than dairies with a variable milking routine. Optimizing teat stimulation and prep-lag is an important step in achieving maximum milk production, milk quality and udder health. While there is no single premilking procedure that will suit every farm, it has generally been accepted that a teat cleaning and drying procedure that results in a quality stimulation of 15 to 30 seconds is sufficient to consistently achieve milk letdown while at the same time effectively cleaning teat surfaces. Predipping has been shown to be the most effective way to reduce infections caused by environmental bacteria. INON Profitable Milk System We have developed a range of solutions that can help the dairy farmer maximize the profit potential of their dairy farm. Each of these products is manufactured according to the highest standards at selected locations around the world. We bring these products directly from the manufacturer to you. Auxilium Barrier Auxilium Barrier is a two-component teat dip which forms a true barrier on the teat after application, making use of a novel, patent-pending technology. The film dries quickly on the teat, forming a physical barrier that prevents harmful bacteria from entering the udder. Multiple skin conditioning ingredients result in a healthy, smooth teat skin. Log Reduction Auxilium Barrier 3.01 Benefits & Features Registered - Auxilium Barrier is a registered biocide in a number of Multiple Conditioning Agents Contains glycerin, carbitol and Xanthan gum, leaving smooth and healthy teat skin. No-drip formula leaves more teat dip on the skin, less on the floor. 6.85 To order call 1-888-810-INON - 3 - To order call 1-888-810-INON - 4 -
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Suggested Reading: 1) Consultants Guide to Economics of Mastitis, Sandy Costello, PhD, PAS, College of Agricultural Sciences, Pennstate University. 2) How Much Money Does Mastitis Cost You?, Pamela Ruegg, DVM, University of Wisconsin, Madison. 3) The Cow Comfort Link to Milk Quality, Nigel B. Cook MRCVS, University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine. 4) Managing Dairy Cattle for Cow Comfort and Maximum Intake. Keown, Jeffrey F. and Kononoff, Paul. J., Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska. 5) Relationship Between Teat-End Callosity or Hyperkeratosis and Mastitis. Neijenhuis, F., et. al. Proceedings AABP-NMC International Symposium on Mastitis and Milk Quality, Vancouver, BC, Canada. September 2001. 6) Milking Procedures on U.S. Dairy Operations, USDA:APHIS:VS:CEAH, Fort Collins, CO. USDA. 7) Recommended Milking Procedures. National Mastitis Council Website. Accessed January 2007. http://www.nmconline.org/milkprd.htm 8) The advantage in milking cows with a standard milking routine. Rasmussen, M.D. and E.S. Frimer. 1990. J. Dairy Sci. 73:3472. 9) Summary of Peer-Reviewed Publications on Efficacy of Premilking and Postmilking Teat Disinfectants Published Since 1980. National Mastitis Council. 10) A benefit to cost analysis of the effect of premilking teat hygiene on somatic cell count and intramammary infections in a commercial dairy herd. P L Ruegg and I R Dohoo, Can Vet J. 1997 October; 38(10): 632 636. 11) Reference of Dairy Cattle Health and Health Management Practices in the United States. NAHMS Dairy 2002 Part III:, 2002. USDA website. Accessed February 2007. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/ceah/ncahs/nahms/dairy/dairy02/dai ry02pt3.pdf 12) A Practical Look at Contagious Mastitis. National Mastitis Council Website. Accessed February 2007. http://www.nmconline.org/contmast.htm 13) The 7 Habits of Highly Successful Milking Routines. Pamela Ruegg, Morten Dam Rasmussen and Doug Reinemann, University of Wisconsin Website. Accessed February 2007. http://www.uwex.edu/milkquality/pdf/a3725.pdf 14) Effect of Cow Prep on Milk Flow, Quality and Parlor Throughput. Jeffrey K. Reneau and John P. Chastain, Dairy Update Issue 119, August 1995, University of Minnesota. To order call 1-888-810-INON - 9 -