Country Folks
July 29, 2025

NMC webinar addresses effective dry-off protocols, mastitis prevention

The National Mastitis Council’s Aug. 7 webinar, led by Tiago Tomazi, Merck Animal Health, addresses “Productive Cows Start in the Dry Period.” This free, one-hour educational offering starts at 2:30 p.m.

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