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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-12″][vc_column_text]The demand of consumers worldwide is clear: to consume dairy products without risk. Milk provides an ideal environment for the development of bacteria and other pathogens and its safety is therefore a major issue for the dairy industry. For all stakeholders in the sector, a quality problem at this initial stage can have repercussions along the entire chain, from farm to fork. The quality of the milk also determines farms\u2019 income. The price of the milk paid to the producer depends not only on its fat and protein content, but also on the hygiene quality observed during samples taken on the farm, in the milk cooling tanks or at the dairy.<\/p>\n
The bacterial content of milk is a good indicator of farm cleanliness and herd health \u2013 a large number of bacteria indicates an udder infection \u2013 and must not only comply with regulatory thresholds, but also impacts the price of the milk collected.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
Kersia offers a comprehensive approach to the problems faced by a breeder with a complete service including auditing, advice for breeders, training for product distributors and the implementation of appropriate hygiene protocols and solutions for each situation, with follow-up on the results achieved. Its broad range of services includes the design of innovative and more environmentally friendly detergency and disinfection solutions, nutritional supplements that enhance animal health and resilience, and solutions to analyse and improve the quality of livestock feed water, a key element for the growth and health of a herd.[\/vc_column_text]
These good practices also save time: preparing the udder stimulates the production of oxytocin, a hormone that releases milk. Robots can also simplify operations and contribute to improved comfort for milkers, thus reducing the risks of musculoskeletal disorders.<\/p>\n
Our Kersia experts<\/strong> guide you in choosing the solutions (bactericidal and fungicidal cleaning and disinfection products, application equipment, etc.), and methods of application (spraying, soaking, foam, etc..) suitable for each stage of the milking cycle.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner] Walls and floors are potential reservoirs of pathogens responsible for mastitis, neonatal diarrhoea, etc. Herd health, especially hoof and udder health, is closely linked to the hygiene conditions of the buildings: clean, dry bedding, and cleaning and regular disinfection to eliminate pathogenic microorganisms.<\/p>\n Maintaining a high level of safety in breeding requires an effective hygiene protocol that reduces bacterial pressure. Following an assessment on the farm, Kersia experts recommend hygiene solutions that keep animals in a healthy environment. Our experts can also offer preventive solutions for lameness or skin infections that help to strengthen tissue quality and integrity. This improves the animals\u2019 welfare and their production performance.[\/vc_column_text] Mastitis is a reaction related to infection of the udder by bacteria naturally present in the animal\u2019s environment (bedding, water, pasture, etc.) or on the skin of the udder, (Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus uberis and Escherichia coli, etc.). They enter via the teat sphincter. If left untreated, this infection affects the cow\u2019s health and welfare, milk production and quality, and in the worst case can result in the death of the animal.<\/p>\n Mastitis is classified into different categories, chiefly clinical mastitis (fever and deterioration in the general condition of the cow, usually in combination with signs of inflammation of the mammary gland), subclinical mastitis (no visible signs of inflammation of the mammary gland but a high concentration of somatic cells in the milk) and acute mastitis (fever and lack of appetite, signs of a more serious infection, the mammary gland is swollen, painful or very hard). Good farming practices (milking hygiene, regular cleaning of sleeping areas, straw spreading, ventilation, etc.) are the best preventive measures against the risk of mastitis. Protecting the udder prevents the risk of mastitis and safeguards the quality of milk.[\/vc_column_text] Water is essential for the general health of an animal. Poor quality water (with the presence of bacteria, viruses, parasites, etc.) can affect animals\u2019 growth, lactation or reproduction. The water quality of a farm and the integrity of the pipes must therefore be regularly checked.<\/p>\n Kersia\u2019s expertise in this field is based on a comprehensive approach that encompasses water analysis, pre-treatment of equipment and supply of suitable water purification solutions for farms of all sizes and their water supply systems. Adding Aquasept effervescent tablets to tanks or water supply systems ensures that livestock have safe, low-cost drinking water.[\/vc_column_text] Diet plays an important role in human health. It\u2019s the same in the animal world, where high-performance feeding solutions also contribute to the health security of ruminants. Nutritional supplements tailored to the stages and needs of a herd will reinforce prevention: a personalised range helps support a cow\u2019s metabolism at key periods of their life (calving, dry-off, reproduction, etc.).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-2 vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”col-full-wt-img” width=”11\/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-11 vc_col-xs-12″] Kersia\u2019s Research & Development department has developed a unique patented formula for designing our boluses. Their effervescence is controlled and the required nutrient intake is released via controlled disintegration according to the objective of the bolus:<\/p>\n The combination of the two galenic forms of bolus makes it possible to control the nutrient dose to be released in the target animal.[\/vc_column_text] The health of calves is also essential in ensuring a good start for future heifers. Accurate monitoring of calves at birth and in the weeks that follow may require the use of solutions with enhanced protective action, such as those provided by Kersia\u2019s Starter range. In gel or powder form, it gets calves off to the best start with:<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text] The feedstuff silo is a risk area where moulds and bacteria (salmonella, aspergillus and mycotoxins) develop. It is therefore essential that the silo is cleaned thoroughly once a year. Disinfection via Ultradiffusion\u00ae performed one or two days before filling is therefore highly recommended.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row type=”vc_default” full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-offset-0 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-sm-offset-0″][vc_column_text el_class=”carnas_green”] The farm, first link in the dairy chain [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-12″][vc_column_text]The demand of consumers worldwide is clear: to consume dairy products without…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":116,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-222","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","description-off"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHealthy animals in a healthy environment for safe milk<\/h3>\n
Mastitis, the first pathology of dairy farming<\/h3>\n
Water source of life<\/h3>\n
Health through a healthy diet and targeted nutritional supplements<\/h3>\n
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Safeguarding calves\u2019 health<\/h3>\n
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Feedstuff silos, a risk area<\/h3>\n