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fections in hair not removed quarters, but these counts, coliforms, PI, LPC and SPC, all have The differences in bacterial counts between treat-
differences were not significant. Overall, the been used to help milk handlers determine the de- ment groups were very small and not significant.
number of new intramammary infections were al- gree milk might be contaminated by bacteria
most the same for both udder halves. Summary
The counts of bacteria on the teat skin paral- The results of both trials do not support the
The results of both trials do not sup-
leled these findings. Staphylococcus aureus was contention that removal of udder hair will im-
rarely found on any teat, and the coagulase nega- port the contention that removal of prove milk quality and reduce mastitis. It could
tive staphylococci were found in greatest number udder hair will improve milk quality be argued that because the herd had excellent
on all teats, but there was no significant affect of and reduce mastitis. So perhaps housing management, keeping cows clean and
the udder hair removal treatment on the bacterial workers in herds that have excellent dry, and excellent milking technique, that udder
count of the teat skin. hair removal was not necessary. Indeed, the herd
The trials examining the milk bacterial counts
control of cow cleanliness would not has a long history of SPC counts less than 5,000
following udder hair removal was tested in 40 need to remove udder hair to help and SCC counts less than 200,000.
cows. Again, one half of the udder was singed to maintain milk quality. So perhaps workers in herds that have excel-
remove hair, the remaining side was considered lent control of cow cleanliness would not need to
the control. At one milking, each udder half was from environmental sources, outside of the milk- remove udder hair to help maintain milk quality.
milked into different buckets such that milk from ing parlor, and from problems within the milking However, it should be noted that because udder
the singed side did not commingle with milk parlor, cleanliness of the milking system and pro- hair removal is stipulated by the PMO, it should
from the control side. cedures use to clean the udder. Presumably if the be done as required. The PMO is revised every
Milk samples were collected and analysis was long udder hair interfered with udder cleanliness, two years. Perhaps the requirement to remove
made for coliform bacteria, the psychrotrophic then bacteria could enter into the milk and alter udder hair is unnecessary and should be part of
bacteria (PI count), and the thermoduric bacteria the quality. some revised PMO in the future.
(LPC) and standard plate count (SPC). These Results of this trial are summarized in Table 2.
14 ways to minimize the expansion or relocation blues
By Deanne Meyer if your legal counsel may retire before your pro- coffee shop. A voice mail message or written note
Extension Waste Management Specialist ject is finished. can minimize surprises later.
University of California, Davis 6. Meet regularly with your consultant. Under-
stand the strengths and weaknesses of your pro- The public input process:
Recently I had the opportunity to sit through a ject. Take an active role in managing the different 9. Meet your new neighbors if this is a new
county Board of Supervisors' meeting. It honestly people needed to get the facility permitted. This dairy. Put your best foot forward to get to know
wasn't any different than any of the previous may require regular meetings of everyone in- them. Find out if they have any concerns before
meetings I've sat through. I've worked with many volved or just a few of the players. Realize that you begin. Your best asset is information. It's
dairy producers who get their financing lined up great when neighboring land owners can stand up
for staged growth, only to find out five years into and say your project is not objectionable to them.
the project that it isn't going to happen that way. Always be nice to the County 10. Get involved in the community so people
Here is a decade of lessons learned from sitting and/or State staff. You need to be know you. Involvement in agricultural activities
through meetings: can generate positive press (i.e. farm-city tours).
nice. It doesn't matter how wrong The local paper is often a source for staff to glean
The permitting process: they may be. It's essential that you information if a Supervisor is looking for infor-
1. Always be nice to the County and/or State work with them even when you're mation.
staff. You need to be nice. It doesn't matter how frustrated beyond belief. 11. Testify yourself. No matter how much you
wrong they may be. It's essential that you work may dislike public speaking be sure to stand up
with them even when you're frustrated beyond be- consultants have other clients as well and regular for yourself. Work with a trade association or your
lief. Answer questions as politely as possible and meetings are critical to be sure nothing slips creamery if you need a little assistance to be con-
maintain a paper trail as if your project depended through the cracks. fident in the Supervisors' chambers.
upon it. 7. Establish a realistic budget that reflects the 12. Stick to the issues. Don't let people take
2. Stay in touch with changes in County or current legal process. It may take two or three years you off the target. If you need a building or use
State policy that may affect your ability to expand. and hours of fees to complete the job. Include legal permit from the County then that is what is ger-
Changes in local, regional or state policy can alter costs in the cost of expansion or relocation. mane to the discussion. Avoid confrontation or
your ability to expand. 8. Keep your lender informed. Be sure they discussion about animal welfare, air emissions,
3. Obtain every permit necessary. Be sure that learn of news (positive or negative) regarding water quality, etc.
every permit needed is obtained at the beginning your activity from you, not from the paper or at a 13. Trouble shoot ahead of time. Be prepared
of the project before construction begins. Keep with answers to the logical questions about traffic,
copies of all documentation in a fire-proof safe. animal noise, odor, and dust. Know how to ad-
Western Dairy News is published as a service to
Your copies may be the only ones available when dress questions about fly and vector control. The
people interested in the health and welfare of the
you really need them. Western dairy industry. Archives of this publication
last few meetings I've attended I was surprised to
4. Plan for growth. When you build a new may be found at: hear people going on and on about West Nile
dairy or go through a permitting process identify http://animalscience-extension.tamu.edu/dairy/wdn.html virus and how ponds (potential mosquito breeding
what the limiting factors are for future expansion. habitat) would kill horses.
For further information contact:
Is it land, proximity to neighbors, water availabili- Dr. Ragan Adams, Editor
14. Stay educated about hot issues. Understand
ty, or something else? Identify what your maxi- ILM, CSU-VTH issues in neighboring counties or neighboring
mum population can be and where your vulnera- 300 W. Drake Road states. How will litigation in Idaho or Washington
ble sides are. What is the county growth plan dur- Fort Collins, CO 80523 affect your proposed project?
970-297-0371
ing the lifetime of your facility? Is a city going to radams@lamar.colostate.edu
The days of just building a dairy are long gone.
expand or encroach? If so, how can you minimize Now, it takes all kinds of logistics to get a facility
the potential conflict between them and you when Material published in Western Dairy News is not permitted and built. It is a given that time and pa-
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you were there first. tience will be expended. I've witnessed first hand
to reproduce articles, although acknowledgement
5. Have good legal counsel. Be sure your legal the stress associated with expansions or reloca-
of the source is requested.
council is familiar with agricultural issues in your tions. I've been so very impressed with the
area. Be sure they understand your goals and ob- Cooperative Extension programs strength and patience of dairy operators and their
are available to all without discrimination.
jectives with your dairy. Include a junior partner families through these incredible experiences.
W-102 Used by permission from the August 2004 issue of Hoard's West. Copyright 2004. HOARD'S WEST