The National Mastitis Council is now taking nominations for its annual National
Dairy Quality Award. The program recognizes U.S. dairy producers who market
milk with a low somatic cell count and low standard plate count. Additionally,
judges evaluate systems of monitoring udder health, milking routine, protocols
for detection and treatment of clinical and subclinical cases, and strategies
for overall herd health and welfare.
Dairy industry professionals, including veterinarians, extension agents, plant
and co-op field staff, and consultants, are encouraged to nominate dairy
producers. To nominate a dairy producer, complete the online nomination form
found at: www.nmconline.org/ndqa. Dairy producers cannot nominate themselves or
their peers.
Milk quality numbers are based on the 12-month period between June 2017 and May
2018. The finalists, along with their nominator, will then complete a more
detailed final application.
The Platinum winners receive national recognition and complimentary lodging,
registration and a travel stipend to the National Mastitis Council annual
meeting next January in Savannah, Ga.
Nominations are being accepted through August 31.