Instructor-Led

Milk Quality

This course provides you with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills essential for producing high-quality milk that meets industry standards and maximizes farm profitability. This comprehensive course equips students with the essential understanding of milking procedures, udder anatomy, mastitis prevention and management, and quality control measures needed to optimize dairy operations through systematic approaches that ensure consistent milk quality, animal health, and regulatory compliance.

  • Instructor-Led

    Course Type

  • Once a Week

    Live Sessions / Q&A

  • 12 Weeks

    Course duration

  • TBD

    Date & Time
    What you are going to learn

    A few more words about this course

    Milk quality represents the foundation of successful dairy operations, directly impacting farm profitability, consumer safety, and market access. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the scientific principles and practical techniques that ensure consistent production of high-quality milk, from understanding the biological processes of milk secretion to implementing effective mastitis prevention and management strategies.

    Students will gain expertise in efficient milking procedures, udder health assessment, quality monitoring systems, and best management practices that optimize both milk quality and animal welfare. The course emphasizes the critical relationship between proper milking techniques, animal health, and economic outcomes, demonstrating how systematic approaches to milk quality management create sustainable competitive advantages for dairy operations.


    You will learn:

    • Efficient milking procedures and understand the complete milking routine for high-quality milk production
    • Udder anatomy and milk secretion processes to optimize milking system performance
    • Identify and manage mastitis through comprehensive prevention and treatment strategies
    • Understand the role of oxytocin in milk let-down and create optimal milking environments
    • Apply best management practices for all lactation periods from fresh cows to dry-off
    • Develop standard operating procedures for consistent milking protocols and quality assurance

    What's included?

    Enrolling in this course gives you access to a rich and supportive learning experience designed for all levels. Here’s what you can look forward to:

    Ongoing Support

    Receive feedback and support throughout the course to help you succeed.

    Self-Paced Learning Modules

    Access engaging video lectures, readings, and activities anytime, anywhere.

    Weekly Live Sessions with the Instructor

    Connect in real time for Q&A, interactive lessons, and expert guidance.

    Assignments and Quizzes

    Apply what you learn through hands-on assignments and quizzes that reinforce key concepts.

    Discuss with others

    Participate in our online forum, share thoughts and ideas, increase connection, get help with your studies

    Student Forum & Community

    Join a vibrant online forum to discuss ideas, ask questions, and connect with classmates and instructors.

    Paola Bacigalupo Sanguesa

    Expertise:
    Veterinary Medicine
    Milking Efficiency
    Milk Quality
    Grazing Systems

    About

    Paola Bacigalupo-Sanguesa earned her veterinary medicine degree in Chile and a master's degree from Colorado State University. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University, with a focus on milking efficiency. She serves as an Extension Educator at Michigan State University, where she assists dairy producers with issues related to milk quality, parlor and milking efficiency, and employee education.
    With over 10 years of experience working with dairy cattle, she has worked with farms of all sizes and systems, including grazing farms.