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Irish Strategies for Improving Milk Quality: Collaborative Efforts for Sustainable Practices

Explore how Irish dairy farmers are enhancing milk quality through collaborative efforts, technical solutions, and strategic partnerships. Learn about the initiatives, challenges, and successes of tackling somatic cell count infection and improving overall farm profitability.

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Irish Strategies for Improving Milk Quality: Collaborative Efforts for Sustainable Practices

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  1. Tackling SCC:The Irish position and recent work Finola Mc Coy Moorepark

  2. “I don’t get much mastitis but I have a high cell count……”

  3. SCC infection Bacteria

  4. “well, there’s nothing in it for me.......why should I bother?”

  5. 94 cows, 40 hectare farm: =€133 profit/cow

  6. “It’s too difficult......nothing works......I can’t change it.....”

  7. Milk Quality advisor Teagasc advisor €uroMilk-Team Work Farmers Milking machine technician Vet

  8. Pilot group compared to all Glanbia suppliers Average bulk SCC 2000 - July 2010

  9. €5,000 gain per farm

  10. Example of 1st action plan

  11. Agreed, clear & consistent messages -best science & practice • Technical resources • IT solutions (ICBF) • Identify knowledge gaps • Social research-drivers/constraints

  12. Machine technician Veterinary practitioner Milk quality advisor Agreed science & practice Farm advisor Discussion group Discussion group Discussion group Discussion group

  13. A partnership approach • Autumn 2011 • Multidisciplinary training • Create regional networks • Build technical capacity Teagasc adviser Vet Milking Machine Technician Milk Quality Adviser Farmer

  14. Communication strategy Technical resources Industry targets • Phase 1-discussion group pilot • Milk Quality Awards • Service provider networks & capabilities • Programme evaluation

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