Individual and tank somatic cell count (SCC) is a good indicator of udder health in the herd and of milk quality. Numerous studies show a direct relationship between the SCC...

Animal welfare is becoming increasingly important in livestock farming, as it has a direct impact on productivity and profitability. Sheep and goats are no exception, but simply from their behavior...

Mastitis is a disease that has a great impact on sheep dairy farms and it is crucial that measures to prevent it are implemented. Fattorie Zanetti is a farm in...

Contagious agalactia is a very important disease in sheep and goats, especially in the dairy sector. For this reason, it is vital to make a correct diagnosis in order to...

We can control this problem with vaccination, but… What is the ideal vaccine like? If you would like to find out the answer, then do not miss the following video...

Contagious agalactia is a disease of small ruminants that has a major economic cost on the dairy industry worldwide. It is generally underdiagnosed, among other things, due to its variety...

Mastitis in sheep and goats caused by staphylococci is very well known in the sector. The reduction of shedding is key to controlling this common problem on farms. The infection...

How does the udder work? What are the main structures of the mammary gland? Understanding the anatomy and physiology of the udder is the first step to mastering mastitis control...

Udder conformation or mammary morphology is a key factor in optimizing machine-milking ability in small ruminants. Significant differences can be found between breeds and even between animals of the same...

It is always said that mastitis is the most expensive disease on a dairy farm. Nonetheless, do we really know the economic impact of mastitis on the farm? Being aware...