Mastitis & Milking Management Discussion Series
This program is intended to proved relevant and quick information for decision-making. It will focus on mastitis prevention and milking management topics. The hope is that by holding 1-hour program at a similar time and place each month, producers can share ideas and questions with each other and with knowledgeable suppliers and consultants.
| When |
Feb 27, 2008 10:30 AM
to Apr 30, 2008 11:30 AM |
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| Where | Shippensburg Auction Center, 1120 Ritner Hwy., Shippensburg, PA |
| Contact Name | Dr. Sandy Costello |
| Contact Email | ssc10@psu.edu |
| Contact Phone | 717-240-6500 |
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Mastitis Prevention and Milking Management Discussion Series Series 1: Focus on Inflation/Liner Selection and Purchases
‘Everything you always needed to know about inflations and didn’t know how to ask’
Date: Wednesday February 27, 2008 Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Session #1: Inflations: What you need to know to ask good questions— research, manufacturing, general design styles, and impacts on mastitis, cow comfort, and speed of milking—Trainers: Brandon Treichler, Technical Consultant—Boumatic; Dr. Sandy Costello, Penn State Extension
Date: Wednesday March 26, 2008 Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Session #2: Inflation Purchase Decisions — talk with your dealer and look at different inflation options—What liner are you using currently? What is the recommended ‘touch point’ setting? Bring information on your vacuum settings, claw vacuum (if known), shell and claw type. Learn how to calculate liner life. See the various inflations side by side and check out the bore (teat fit) sizes of narrow and medium bore liners. Trainers: Local Milking Equipment Dealers and Suppliers
Date: Wednesday April 30, 2008 Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Session #3: Inflation Choice Evaluation — How can you evaluate if you are making/made the right choice—Teat Evaluations and Records. Trainers: Local Parlor Manager/Dairy Producer—records; Dr. Sandy Costello—teat evaluations
