Congratulations to the winners of the National Dairy Quality Awards (NDQA), sponsored by Merial, in partnership with the National Mastitis Council (NMC) and Hoard’s Dairyman.
Recipients of the 2011 NDQA Platinum Award are Ron and Terrie Brooks of Waupaca, Wis.; Ryan and Charina Dellar of Harrisville, Mich.; Michael and Nancy Kleinhans of Kiel, Wis.; Dean and Patti Tohl of Tillamook, Ore.; and Duane and Laurie VanPolen of Marion, Mich.
“Milk quality is at the top of mind for everyone in this industry, and we’re pleased to support producers that employ strategies for a higher standard of milk production, including lowering somatic cell counts,” says Steve Vandeberg, director endectocide marketing, Merial. “It’s important for Merial and the rest of the industry to acknowledge the efforts these producers make each day to provide high-quality milk through best management practices.”
Award winners were nominated by dairy industry professionals and were selected based on a comprehensive evaluation of their quality measures, systems for monitoring udder health, milking routines, protocols for detection and treatment of clinical and subclinical mastitis cases, and strategies for overall herd health and welfare.
Source: Merial