Answer to Question 1
Five questions to ask of a dairy producer presenting a dairy animal for examination are: Has
she had a sudden drop in milk production? Is there a recent change in the rolling herd
average? Has there been an increase in SCC (somatic cell count)? Has there been a change or
do you wish a change in the butter fat: milk protein ratio? Have you had any problems in the
milk parlor (noisy milking, sudden reluctance of the cows to enter the parlor, poor hygiene,
etc.)?
Answer to Question 2
Five questions to ask of a dairy producer presenting a dairy animal for examination are: Has
she had a sudden drop in milk production? Is there a recent change in the rolling herd
