scholarly journals Systems of cattle housing

2005 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-233
Author(s):  
G. Trifunovic ◽  
D. Latinovic ◽  
C. Mekic ◽  
Radica Djedovic ◽  
Predrag Perisic
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Genetic Improvement ◽  
Genetic Factors ◽  
Health Protection ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Two Systems ◽  
Quality Of Milk ◽  
Hygienic Conditions

In intensive milk production particular attention is given to genetic improvement of cattle for high milk production and high quality of milk. Such trend should be followed by improvement of non genetic factors through technology and management. This is related to up to date solutions for high milk production, better cow reproduction, increase of productivity, better working conditions, better housing, efficient health protection and hygienic conditions, better technology of cow feeding, etc. It is known that two systems of cattle housing are present: free stalls and station barn with a number of modifications, among which the frequently mentioned one is semi-free stall as a combination of the two basic ones. Some variations within two systems are due to farm, climate and other differences. Based on a number of investigations, it is found that station barns have some advantage when milk yield is considered, while free stalls have preference when the reproduction of cows, productivity of labor, health protection and longevity of cows are considered.

Effect of toasting field beans and of grass-clover: Maize silage ratio on milk production, milk composition and sensory quality of milk

2010 ◽  
Vol 128 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 123-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisbeth Mogensen ◽  
Jannie Steensig Vestergaard ◽  
Xavier Fretté ◽  
Peter Lund ◽  
Martin Riis Weisbjerg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Sensory Quality ◽  
Milk Composition ◽  
Maize Silage ◽  
Quality Of Milk ◽  
Field Beans

THE ROLE OF COW PROCESSING IN IMPROVEMENT MILK QUALITY

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-63
Author(s):  
G. A. Larionov ◽  
◽  
O. Yu. Сhecheneshkina ◽  
E. S. Yatrusheva ◽  
N. I. Yendierov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Somatic Cell Count ◽  
Somatic Cells ◽  
Cow Milk ◽  
Microbiological Contamination ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Quality Of Milk ◽  
Correct Understanding ◽  
Main Factor

The main factor of determining the level of sanitary and hygienic indicators of the quality of milk produced is the hygiene of milking cows. The study of the role of hygiene of milking is of great importance for a correct understanding of the ways of solving the problem of obtaining high quality milk. Special attention of scientists and practitioners in recent years are focused on the development and implementation of highly effective detergents and disinfectants in the production of milk of cows. Many researchers and practitioners have directed their work to developing measures to prevent the entry of pathogenic microflora into milk during and after milking cows. In spite of many researches carried out, aimed at controlling the number of somatic cells in milk with the use of different products based on lactic acid, chlorhexidine and iodine, the problem of high quality milk production remains unresolved. In our work results of researches on the use of probiotic means for treatment of udders of cows are given. Processing the udder of cows with probiotic means before milking by Skin Cleaner, after milking by PIP Cow Teat Cleaner reduced the amount of somatic cells in cow milk 12,8-84,0%. The use of probiotic means Biomastim lowed somatic cell count of 18,4-51,9%. Microbiological contamination of milk using probiotic means for processing the udder before milking Skin Cleaner, after milking PIP Cow Teat Cleaner decreased 4,9- 70,4 times. The application of probiotic means Biomastim after milking on the teats led to the decrease in milk of cows QMAFAnM 5,0-6,6 times.

Milk productivity of cows, quality of milk and dairy products when using natural feed additive

2020 ◽  
pp. 13-21
Author(s):  
Yu. A. Karmatskikh ◽  
N. M. Kostomakhin
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Black And White ◽  
Mineral Additive ◽  
Quality Of Milk ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Milk And Dairy Products

The organization of feeding of highly productive cows is one of the most difficult tasks in dairy cattle breeding. The purpose of the work was to study the influence of natural mineral additive on the productivity, composition and some technological qualities of milk of cows of Black-and-White breed of Ural type. Research and production experiment has been carried out in CJSC “Glinki” in the Ketovsky district in the Kurgan region on Black-and-White cows. The influence of bentonite additive in the ration of highly productive cows during the period of increasing the milk yield on the composition and technological quality of milk and dairy products has been determined. In general, for the first 100 days of lactation the cows of the experimental group have produced by 191 kg more natural fat milk or 8,4 %, compared to the control group. In terms of 4 % milk from animals of the experimental group has been got by 233 kg or 9,3 % more than of the control group. The yield of milk fat in the experimental group was by 10,44 kg or 12,9 % more than the control group. The difference in milk protein yield for 100 days of lactation was 7,34 kg or 9,8 %. The economic indicators (prime-cost, profitability) of milk production when feeding the mineral additive bentonite to cows have been calculated. With an increase in the total cost of obtaining milk from cows of the experimental group, caused by higher milk yields and the purchase of bentonite, the revenue from the sale of milk from this group was by 7,83 thousand rubles or 8,4 % more. As a result, milk production from animals of the experimental group was by 3,44 % more efficient. It has been found that the inclusion of bentonite in the composition of concentrated feed in the amount of 400 g/head/day allowed to reduce their expenditure, as well as EFU and digestible protein, which ultimately provided a higher level of profitability of milk production.

THE NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL'S REPORT ON A STUDY OF MILK REGULATIONS AND SANITARY MILK CONTROL*

1954 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 139-143
Author(s):  
Harold S. Adams
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Research Council ◽  
National Research Council ◽  
Field Work ◽  
American City ◽  
Milk Samples ◽  
Production Distribution ◽  
Quality Of Milk ◽  
Control Work

This article reports upon research performed under the direction of the Committee on Milk Production Distribution and Quality of the National Research Council. The purpose of this research was to study the effect of milk regulations and their enforcement on the sanitary quality of milk. Eight large American city milk supplies were studied in detail. The field work included an inspection of a representative group of farms and milk plants and the examination of milk samples representative of each supply. Certain regulations governing the production and handling of milk were found to be definitely reflected in the bacteriological quality of both the raw and finished product. Several significant conclusions are drawn which should be of particular value to those engaged in milk control work.

EFFECTS OF MILKING MACHINES ON THE QUALITY OF MILK1

1968 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 74-77
Author(s):  
W. G. Whittlestone
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Specific Problem ◽  
Machine Design ◽  
High Quality ◽  
The Past ◽  
Working Solution ◽  
Large Herd ◽  
Milking Machine

Advisory officers and milking machine manufacturers have, in the past, criticised scientists on the ground, it is claimed, that no attempt is made to describe developments associated with farming in terms which can be understood by intelligent laymen. This article deals with the specific problem of the effects of the milking machine on milk quality. It suggests one approach to the problem of machine design. There may well be other solutions which have not yet been explored. It is realised that the requirements for high quality milk production may contradict the needs of the farmer with a large herd who is short of labour. There is also the problem of mastitis. These aspects will be examined in later articles in the series, with the thought that, out of an up-to-date consideration of all the problems involved, a working solution will emerge which will be economical, efficient and available to New Zealand farmers.

Changes in the producer payments scheme

1984 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
S. J. Amies
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Seasonal Pattern ◽  
Annual Income ◽  
Price Adjustments ◽  
Pricing System ◽  
Compositional Quality ◽  
Quality Of Milk ◽  
Marketing Costs ◽  
Milk Marketing

For many years, the Milk Marketing Board (MMB) of England and Wales has operated a pricing system related to the compositional quality of milk supplied by the producer and to the month of supply. As milk production has increased and the seasonal pattern altered, a need has arisen to alter the pricing system.The volume of milk for manufacture has more than doubled since 1970 and now exceeds that taken by the liquid market. The fat and protein elements of milk are of considerably greater value to the manufacturing market than lactose. To match producer payments more closely to market realities, the MMB will, from April 1984, replace the fat and solids-not-fat compositional quality payment scheme with one based on fat, protein and lactose. The proposed prices at 1983/84 levels are: fat, 2.02; protein, 1.77; and lactose, 0.28 pence/1/10 g/kg.In the last 10 years, the seasonal trough of production has moved from December to August/September. It is still deepening and adds considerably to marketing costs. In an attempt to slow this trend and also provide a disincentive to additional supplies at peak, the MMB is altering its seasonal price adjustments. Milk prices will be increased in August and September and decreased in May and June.These changes will not affect the total sum of money available to producers, hence most of them will see little difference to their annual income. The exception will be those producers supplying milk of either especially low or high protein and, to a lesser extent, fat content. The change in seasonal adjustments will, however, cause a noticeable disruption in the cash flow to all producers.

scholarly journals Local Plants as Feed Supplementation to Improve Ruminant Milk Production and Quality

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Chandra Utami Wirawati ◽  
M B Sudarwanto ◽  
D W Lukman ◽  
I Wientarsih
Keyword(s):  
Milk Production ◽  
Dairy Farm ◽  
Feed Supplement ◽  
Milk Productivity ◽  
Bioactive Substances ◽  
Increase Milk Production ◽  
Local Plants ◽  
Plectranthus Amboinicus ◽  
Quality Of Milk

Milk productivity is highly dependent on inputs used in the dairy farm. The limited source of forage or native grasses with low nutritional quality reduce production and reproduction of dairy cows. Improvement of feed quality can be conducted by various ways, including fortification and supplementation with specific substances that have the potency to increase milk production. This paper describes the potency of local plants, nutritional and bioactive substances that can be utilized to improve production and quality of milk. Some of these plants are cassava (<em>Manihot </em>sp), torbangun (<em>Plectranthus amboinicus</em> (Lour) Spreng) and katuk (<em>Sauropus androgynus</em> (L) Merr) leaves which are potential as feed supplement for cows, goats, and buffalo. The high protein bypass and galactogogue compounds content in these plants are factors increasing production and quality of milk.

scholarly journals Observe and be mindful

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-96
Author(s):  
Jorge M Mizusaki
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Scientific Development ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Social Wellbeing ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Ankle And Foot

The members of ABTPé deserve recognition for the effective and prolific work they produce when the goal is scientific, with emphasis on our professional improvement. The concern about technical and scientific development and improvement of the association’s members is clearly highlighted by the high quality of our presentations. In our country of continental dimensions, we see many different approaches that we can apply to patients in a search for the best solutions for individuals affected by ankle and foot conditions. When evaluating our results, the interest and rights of patients should be considered, and therefore, we must keep in mind the need to accurately plan our routine practices. The care for these individuals should include a wide range of services that promote their psychological and social wellbeing and their working conditions. This is how we view a broader perspective that involves questions reflecting on how our actions affect individuals’ lives. This concern should also address the needs regarding our own quality of life. It thus becomes necessary to identify and focus on the factors that are worth the expenditure of our energy and to act mindfully in the pursuit of rewards for our actions. The diversity of our practice has demonstrated that we will be able to keep pace with technological development and apply it in a way that preserves the greater interest of patients. The format of this care will be very important in light of the enormous variety of disorders that affect the feet, as shown by the number of subjects addressed in this edition. Have a great reading. Act ethically, be mindful.   Jorge Mitsuo MizusakiEditor-in-Chief

scholarly journals Quality of care is what we make of it: a qualitative study of managers’ perspectives on quality of care in high-performing nursing homes

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brigitte Lalude Asante ◽  
Franziska Zúñiga ◽  
Lauriane Favez
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Care Quality ◽  
Quality Development ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
High Quality ◽  
High Performing

Abstract Background Leadership has a vital role regarding quality of care in nursing homes. However, few studies have explored upper-level managers’ views on how to assure that residents receive high quality of care. Therefore, this study’s aim was to examine how managers of top-quality nursing homes define, develop and maintain high-quality of care. Method We used interpretive description, an inductive, qualitative approach. Our research included 13 semi-structured interviews with 19 managers. We analyzed their input using reflexive thematic analysis, which is an iterative approach. Results Quality development and maintenance are cyclic processes. Managers in high-performing nursing homes lead with high commitment towards a person-centred quality of care, creating appropriate working conditions and continuously co-creating a vision and the realization of quality of care together with employees. Conclusions This study confirms that, in high-performing nursing homes, a person-centered approach—one where both residents and employees are at the center—is essential for quality development and maintenance. The most effective managers exemplify “person centeredness”: they lead by example and promote quality-focused working conditions. Such strategies motivate employees to provide person-centered care. As this means focusing on residents’ needs, it results in high care quality.

scholarly journals Addition of a homeopathic, preventive product for mastitis in dairy cow feed: effects on etiologic agents, animal health, production, composition, and quality of milk

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. e1749119607
Author(s):  
Renata Cristina Defiltro ◽  
Patricia Glombowsky ◽  
Lilian Kolling Girardini ◽  
Julcimar Machado Maciel ◽  
Marcelo Vedovatto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Somatic Cell ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Treatment Effect ◽  
Dairy Cow ◽  
Treated Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Etiologic Agents ◽  
Quality Of Milk

The aim of this study was to determine whether the addition of a homeopathic product to dairy cow feed would improve health and production efficiency, as well as composition and quality of milk. The product tested here was produced to stimulate immunity and indirectly to prevent the colonization of the mammary gland by bacteria, thereby decreasing somatic cell counts and bacteria in cow’s milk. Fifty dairy cows were used, divided into two groups: Control (n = 25) and Treated (n = 25). For 90 consecutive days, 50 grams of homeopathic product (treated group) was added to the concentrate; 50 g of the product vehicle (limestone) was added to the concentrate of the control cows. We performed composition and quality analysis on the milk (days 1, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, and 90) as well as blood collection to carry out hematological and metabolism analyses (days 1, 30, 60, and 90). We found that fat content in the milk cows consuming the homeopathic agent was greater than that of the control group. Because of this increased fat content, there was a tendency towards higher total solids content in treated cows. A treatment effect was found in terms of total bacterial count (TBC); that is, there were lower TBCs in milk of treated animals than in control animals. There was a trend of a treatment effect versus day for somatic cell count (SCC); that is, there were lower SCC in animals that consumed the homeopathic on days 15 and 30 of the experiment. There was no difference between groups in terms of milk production; however, there was a negative correlation between milk production and TBC or SCC in the milk of cows that consumed homeopathic product. Animals in the treated group had lower total leukocyte and lymphocyte counts than did the control group, as well as a tendency toward lower neutrophil counts in these animals. Several bacteria were isolated from the cows' milk during the experimental period, with no treatment effect. In particular, we isolated Corynebacterium spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus hyicus in greater numbers of cows compared to other etiologic agents. Based on these results, we conclude that consumption of the homeopathic product by dairy cows had positive effects on milk quality.

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