The history, intricacy and some intrigue involved in creating the Five-point Mastitis Control Plan have mostly been discovered some 46 years after its launch. Application of the plan remains essential for good udder health in dairy cows. The story isabout great thinking by imaginative scientists, technical innovation by researchers and industry, good applied science to test and trial in the real dairy farming world, and creativity in selling and engaging. All akonga of mastitis and milk quality need to know their whakapapa to have sufficient mana. Hopefully, most of the story of this upoko is captured here and will help the plan remain tapu.
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