Training for dairy farm workers would help farmers

Training for dairy farm workers would help farmers
Training for dairy farm workers would help farmers

LANSING

Consistently training dairy workers on proper milking routines reduces mastitis, which improves milk quality, cow health and employee satisfaction, a recent study found.

Mastitis is an infection of a cow’s udder caused by exposure to bacteria from milking or the environment.

The dairy industry contributes an estimated $15.7 billion yearly to the state economy, according to a 2023 Department o…