The NDQA program recognizes U.S. dairy producers who market milk with a low somatic cell count (SCC) and low standard plate count (SPC). Additionally, judges evaluate dairy producers’ systems of monitoring udder health, milking routine, protocols for detection and treatment of clinical and subclinical cases of mastitis, and strategies for overall herd health and welfare.
Dairy industry professionals are encouraged to nominate dairy herds that exemplify milk quality excellence. To nominate a dairy producer, go to: https://www.nmconline.org/ndqa and complete the online nomination form.
The nomination form asks for:
- Herd size
- Rolling herd average (pounds of milk, fat and protein)
- DHI testing
- SCC and SPC averages
- SCC and SPC high monthly averages
- SPC testing frequency
- Clinical mastitis incidence
- Culling data
- Cow deaths
Milk quality numbers are based on the 12-month period – June 1, 2020-May 31, 2021.
If you have any questions, contact JoDee Sattler at: jdsattler@nmconline.org or (414) 587-5839.
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