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Countdown Downunder, Australia's national mastitis control program, aimed to reduce bulk milk somatic cell counts. This review covers its decade of resource development and training for farmers and service providers.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Animal Husbandry
Dairy Science

Background:

Australia initiated Countdown Downunder in 1998 as a national mastitis and somatic cell count control program.
Initially funded for three years by Dairy Australia, the program extended to its tenth year, demonstrating sustained commitment.
This marked Australia's first national farm-level mastitis control initiative.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the progress and strategies of the Countdown Downunder program from 1998 to 2007.
To assess the development and implementation of resources for mastitis and somatic cell count control.
To evaluate the effectiveness of training programs for farmers and service providers.

Main Methods:

The program focused on developing clear, consistent resources for mastitis and somatic cell count control.
Training initiatives were implemented, prioritizing service providers before farmers.
The review covers a nine-year period of program activities and evolution.

Main Results:

The program successfully developed resources and training modules for national mastitis control.
A phased approach, training service providers first, was employed to enhance farmer adoption.
The program entered a second phase of resource development, indicating ongoing adaptation.

Conclusions:

Countdown Downunder established a comprehensive national framework for mastitis control in Australian dairy herds.
The program's phased approach to resource development and training proved effective.
Continued efforts in resource development are crucial for sustained improvement in milk quality and udder health.