Several dairy farms recently were recognized for producing excellent quality milk by the National Mastitis Council. Judges considered somatic-cell count and standard plate count. Judges also evaluated each farm on milking routine, cow comfort, udder health-monitoring programs, treatment and prevention programs, herd health and animal welfare, and adherence to drug-use and record-keeping regulations. Six dairies earned a platinum award. Five of the award winners are from Wisconsin.
National Dairy Quality awardees recognized





