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Employee Management in Dairy Farms Associated with Bulk Tank Somatic Cell Count and New Mastitis Infection Risk.

Michael Farre¹, Erik Rattenborg¹, Henk Hogeveen²

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Summary

Employee management significantly impacts udder health in dairy cows. Educated staff trained with herd-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) reduce new infection risk, though education doesn't affect bulk tank somatic cell count (BTSCC).

Keywords:

SOPs employee management new infection risk training employees

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Area of Science:

Dairy Science
Animal Health Management
Agricultural Human Resources

Background:

Bovine mastitis and milk quality research traditionally focus on clinical aspects, neglecting employee management's role in udder health.
The National Mastitis Council (NMC) 10-point plan historically prioritized technical interventions over human factors in dairy farm management.
Limited understanding exists regarding the human element in udder health, necessitating investigation into employee management practices.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of employee management on udder health in dairy farms.
To identify the specific human factors influencing bovine mastitis and milk quality.
To provide background information on human resource management in dairy farming.

Main Methods:

A study involving 88 Danish dairy farms with hired employees and parlor or rotary milking systems.
Development of an interview-based questionnaire on human resource management, informed by literature and expert discussion.
Statistical analysis using regression and Poisson models to associate employee management practices with udder health indicators like BTSCC and new infection risk.

Main Results:

Providing a generic Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) was linked to a 21,600 cells/mL increase in bulk tank somatic cell count (BTSCC).
Training based on herd-specific SOPs and educated employees correlated with a 0.16% reduction in new infection risk.
SOPs available but not incorporated into practice increased new infection risk by 0.15%.

Conclusions:

Dairy farms with educated employees trained via SOPs demonstrate the lowest risk of new udder infections.
Employee education alone does not significantly impact bulk tank somatic cell count (BTSCC).
Effective employee management, particularly through tailored training and SOP implementation, is crucial for controlling bovine mastitis.