Craig Jopp
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Waikato Innovation Park
1 Melody Lane
Ruakura
Hamilton 3216, New Zealand
750 cows, Pasture - Conventional
New Zealand
Initial situation
Unexplained spike in SCC
SCC normally below 100k, rose to 156k, no apparent cause.
Test Result
High levels of environmental & opportunistic markers
SNAPSHOT™ Result: Some common environmental mastitis markers as well as high levels of opportunistic mastitis markers showing serious deficiencies in teat spraying or minor teat condition issues.
Investigation revealed the new walk over teat sprayer was not performing well.
Corrective Actions Implemented
Teat spraying procedure
Reverted to hand spraying cows at cups off.
Outcome
SCC back under 100k
After 2 weeks: SCC 91K.
After 4 weeks: Opportunistic mastitis markers not found on second test.
Mastitis Reduction | Milk Quality
Farm Holistic Approach
Trouble-shoot your mastitis, plant hygiene and refrigeration issues with one bulk tank test
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Clinical Mastitis
Mastitis Quarter Testing Ultimate Tool
One test to get your clinical mastitis cases under control
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Staph Aureus
Whole Herd Cow Level Mastitis Testing
Dramatically reduce contagion in your herd in one go
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Lameness
24/7 footbath
Get Lameness under control with our patented copper ion slow release leg band
DermaShield
Poor Water Quality
Treat your water at the source
Improve your animal health & productivity with easy to implement and scalable solutions like chlorination
Water Treatment
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Waikato Innovation Park
1 Melody Lane
Ruakura
Hamilton 3216, New Zealand