Course III Somatic Cell Count

This course is another in a series of courses on using DairyCOMP305 to manage and evaluate a dairy farm. Successful completion of Training Course 1 is strongly recommended before enrolling in this advanced course. This course places strong emphasis on both background information for use of individual cow somatic cell count records and advanced DairyCOMP305 program mechanics.

It will also deal briefly with bulk tank somatic cell counts. It does NOT deal with event recording or data analysis of clinical mastitis or culture results.

Course Instructors

• Paul Rapnicki, DVM MBA
• Steven Stewart, DVM

This is an eight week on-line training course with six different units. Each unit requires seven to 10 hours for students to complete. Students are graded based on on-line quiz performance. 70% is required to pass.

Course tuition is $245.

Syllabus

Module
a) SCC Background
b) SCC Record Questions
c) SCC and Cowcards

Module 2
a) DC305 items
b) FOR statement review
c) BY clause review
d) Switches Review

Module 3
a) LIST Notes and Tips
b) LIST Questions
c) GRAPH Mechanics
d) GRAPH Questions

Module 4
a) Sum Mechanics
b) SUM Questions

Module 5
a) PLOT Command Notes and Tips
b) PLOT Questions

Module 6
a) Bulk Tank SCC Contributions
b) ECON Bulk Tank Report
c) TankWatch
d) Bulk Tank Questions
e) OnTheFly TestDay Items