The 2008
Weekly Times Countdown Downunder Milk Quality Awards
The
Awards recognise the lowest 5% of farms across Australia based on
annual average bulk milk cell count (BMCC).
 The Awards are based on BMCC data
supplied to the Australian Dairy Herd Improvement
Scheme by all dairy companies across Australia. To be eligible,
farms must have data for a minimum of 9 months in 2006. Monthly averages
are used to calculate the annual BMCC for each farm.
All farms are then ranked
nationally and the winners are the 5% of farms with
the lowest BMCC in Australia.
Many mastitis control stories are
about solving or avoiding problems, but these Awards
enable us to celebrate success for over 500 farmers. It is a great
collaboration between all the dairy companies, Countdown, the
Australian Dairy Herd Improvement Scheme and The Weekly Times.
The winning farms receive a metal
plaque for their gates and those in the top 100 also
receive a certificate of recognition.
The winners were announced by
region in The Weekly Times during June and July.
Click here for
list of Top 100 Farms
Past Winners
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For
more information on Countdown Downunder