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HIO Support Resources
Countdown Mastitis Focus is easy to produce and easy to read
- and it's free!
Even limited amounts of data will produce a meaningful and
helpful report, providing a significant “value add” to a herd recording service.
The program uses standard industry files (Data Interchange Format) and your
organisation can access the Countdown Mastitis Focus Report writer at
www.mastitisfocus.com.au.
What resources are available:
Generating and distributing
reports
Communication & marketing
materials
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Introduction
page |
Include with reports sent to farmers -
it briefly explains what Mastitis Focus is and how to read the report |
Interpreting a report
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Quick guide |
An example report with
brief explanation of the report elements |
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Mastitis
Focus Fact Sheets |
NEW -
For each of the Key Management Areas, they assist
basic interpretation of the report and point farmers and advisers
towards an appropriate course of action. |
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Countdown-trained advisers |
A list of advisers that can help your
farmers interpret the report and improve mastitis control |
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Countdown Downunder Farm Guidelines |
The core of the Countdown
Downunder program is a consistent set of "best practice" mastitis
control and milk quality guidelines. |
Other
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User's Guide |
A guide to understanding how to read and
interpret the report |
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Countdown Technotes |
The Technotes
document the rationale behind each Farm Guideline recommendation and
its scientific context |
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Mastitis Investigation Pack |
A recording and prioritising system for
advisers conducting mastitis investigations |
Further assistance can also be sought from the Countdown
Downunder project team - they can be contacted on: 03 9620 7283 or by emailing
countdown@countdown.org.au | 
