These resources are Dairyman Extras from our July issue on page 470.
Milking and mastitis
Milking procedures: USDA-APHIS-NAHMS Dairy
Milk quality and milking resources: University of Wisconsin
Cleaning and sanitizing milk equipment: VA Tech Extension
Milker training videos for your farm: Dairy Interactive.Com
Mastitis protocol: National Mastitis Council
TMR feeding
TMR feeding programs: University of Minnesota
Proper sequence for adding ingredients to TMR mixers: Kuhn
Total mixed ration sampling protocol: University of California-Davis
General herd care
Protocols and literature: University of Missouri Extension
Smart tips for dairy herd management:University of Wisconsin Extension
Dairy farm guidelines and protocols: The Dairy Practices Council (download fee required)
Calf and heifer management and welfare standards: Dairy Calf and Heifer Association
Reproduction and A.I.
A.I. synchronization: Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council
Thawing semen: InfoDairy
Animal health and welfare
Dairy cattle vaccination protocols: University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Medicine
Injection site lesions - steps to avoid: Cornell University Veterinary College Module
FARM program animal care manual
FARM program drug residue prevention manual
Injections, euthanasia, lameness and other animal care recommendations:Dairy BQA Manual
Practical euthanasia in cattle: American Association of Bovine Practitioners
