Healthy Udders, Healthy Herds: Proven Mastitis Prevention
Healthy Udders, Healthy Herds: Proven Mastitis Prevention

Udder health in dairy cows is one of the most important parts of running a successful dairy. A healthy udder means clean, high-quality milk, strong production, and cows that stay in the herd longer.

Udder health in dairy cows is one of the most important parts of running a successful dairy. A healthy udder means clean, high-quality milk, strong production, and cows that stay in the herd longer. When udder health slips, the effects are felt quickly: milk yield drops, treatment costs rise, and more time is spent managing sick animals.

Udder health in dairy cows is one of the most important parts of running a successful dairy. A healthy udder means clean, high-quality milk, strong production, and cows that stay in the herd longer. When udder health slips, the effects are felt quickly: milk yield drops, treatment costs rise, and more time is spent managing sick animals. For many producers, it is one of the biggest factors that impacts both profit and daily workload.

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In this Issue of the American Dairymen November 2026

This issue of American Dairymen delivers practical insights to help dairy producers improve herd performance, protect cow health and position their operations for long-term success. How Efficiency Puts Money in Your Pocket explores how greater efficiency throughout the dairy can translate into stronger profitability and better use of resources.

Cow comfort and hoof health also take center stage in Choosing the Right Flooring for Cow Comfort and Hoof Health, which examines the important role flooring plays in supporting comfortable, healthy and productive cows. Hairy Heel Warts (Bovine Digital Dermatitis) takes a closer look at this common hoof health challenge and what dairy producers should know about managing its impact within the herd.

Finally, Dairy’s Growth Surge: Is Your Operation Ready for What’s Next? looks toward the future of the dairy industry and the considerations producers should keep in mind as they prepare their operations for growth. From efficiency and profitability to cow comfort, hoof health and expansion, this issue offers timely information for today’s dairy producers.

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While parlor routines often focus on lactating cows, overall teat health, whether we are dealing with lactating or dry cows, should always be a top priority. Lactating cows rely on proper pre- and post-dipping for hygiene, while dry cows benefit from internal sealants and continued cleanliness. Framing udder care as a continuous process, not just […]

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While there are many ways to prevent and control cattle disease, management with a solid biosecurity plan is a key factor. Implementing biosecurity practices on a dairy can increase profitability by reducing clinical disease and improving production efficiency. Controlling disease will reduce risk at minimal cost. Biosecurity is your first line of defense, which prevents […]

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A new review in a special issue of Applied Animal Science reveals that strategic timing of bovine respiratory disease vaccinations in beef cattle during the cow-calf phase can significantly improve disease prevention and cattle health Champaign, IL, July 28, 2025 Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the US […]

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