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When SCC issues build slowly over time, tools that connect test-day data with practical decision-making can make all the difference. Watch for chronic high somatic cell count cows that jeopardize milk quality premiums. agproud.com/articles/62686…

High beef prices and genomic breakthroughs are rewriting the dairy playbook, keeping the U.S. milking herd at record levels as producers prioritize beef-on-dairy calves and high-component milk. dairyherd.com/news/business/…

Effective mastitis detection depends on deliberate trade-offs, favoring actionable accuracy over alert volume. dairyherd.com/news/dairy-pro…

Transition cow management is about nurturing cows’ health and performance while managing against vulnerabilities throughout each transition phase – from the dry period, through calving and post-calving. agproud.com/articles/62513…

Michigan State and Ohio State researchers collaborated to compare antimicrobial use by using records-based management software. Find out what they concluded. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Mastitis control requires shifting from reactive treatment to proactive management and using data to solve health issues at the source. dairyherd.com/news/dairy-pro…

HAPPENING TODAY! 🖥️Webinar Alert! “Udder Health Evaluation Using DairyComp305” on Feb. 26, presented by Craig Walter, VAS senior educator. The free, one-hour webinar starts at 2 p.m. CT. There's still time to save your seat! ➡️Register: bit.ly/NMCWebFeb26.

Create and execute daily, weekly and quarterly milking parlor checklists to help organize and eliminate room for error. agproud.com/articles/62594…

🖥️Webinar Alert! Join NMC: The Global Milk Quality Organization for its next webinar – “Udder Health Evaluation Using DairyComp305” on Feb. 26, presented by Craig Walter, VAS senior educator. The free, one-hour webinar starts at 2 p.m. CT. ➡️Register: bit.ly/NMCWebFeb26.

Incorporating automated milking system-derived teat placement traits into multi-trait genomic selection indexes could improve robotic milking efficiency, support udder health and enhance cow longevity. dairyproducer.com/robotic-milkin…

Creating opportunities to help employees grow their skillsets and feel like they belong can improve employee retention and decrease turnover. agproud.com/articles/62745…

🖥️Webinar Alert! Join NMC: The Global Milk Quality Organization for its next webinar – “Udder Health Evaluation Using DairyComp305” on Feb. 26, presented by Craig Walter, VAS senior educator. The free, one-hour webinar starts at 2 p.m. CT. ➡️Register: bit.ly/NMCWebFeb26.

Teat skin condition should be considered in mastitis control programs on dairy operations. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11…

Admittedly, diagnostic somatic cell count testing and bacteria cultures are somewhat costly to start. However, they provide data that allow you to properly monitor on-farm milk quality, which will provide a financial benefit in the long run. hoards.com/article-37633-…

Researchers found that administering vaccines 11 days before dry-off decreased milk yield before dry-off, lowered systemic inflammation in the early dry period, and improved subsequent lactation performance in multiparous cows. journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-…

While udder edema is often a transient and manageable condition, proactive measures in feeding, management and monitoring can significantly reduce its occurrence and severity. agproud.com/articles/62253…

Technology is not a replacement for animal husbandry but rather a tool that requires a specific skill set to unlock its potential for both cow and human welfare. dairyherd.com/why-dairy-prod…

NDQA award winners were recognized at the 2026 NMC Annual Meeting this past week in Birmingham, Alabama. Pictured are the Platinum winners. View all the winners: pulse.ly/ty4h3qpehc

What a week! Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 NMC Annual Meeting in Birmingham, Alabama this past week. We had engaging sessions, interactive short courses, amazing speakers and some of the most valuable

Have you taken time to look over the 2026 Technology Transfer Session Poster Presentations at the NMC Annual Meeting? Go check them out today and visit with the individuals who are presenting them. #NMC2026