Matthew Evangelo talks mastitis management at Bar E Dairy

Matthew Evangelo sits down with host Matti McBride in this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast to chat about milking Holsteins and Jerseys, mastitis management and vermiculture. Learn about Evangelo’s career in dairy, current management practices and future plans at Bar E Dairy and their commitment to sustainability.  Episode breakdown: 1:00 – Rapid-fire questions 2:00 – Evangelo’s background 3:20 – Bar E Dairy 4:25 – Milking cows 2X vs. 3X 6:25 – Milking Holsteins and Jerseys 9:45 – Youngstock management 10:40 – Milking protocol at Bar E 11:50 – Mastitis treatment protocol 13:00 – Advice for improving somatic cell counts 15:00 – Cow comfort 17:00 – Vermifiltration system