Udder Health & SCC Assessment
Improving udder health and reducing SCC requires more than switching products - it requires a deep understanding of specific pathogen types and pressure affecting the herd.
Ark Farm Innovations delivers on‑farm udder health and SCC assessments that combine observation, diagnostic testing and product selection to deliver measurable improvements.
Working in partnership with Farm Medix, Ark helps farmers move from symptom‑based control to targeted prevention strategies.
What the Assessment Includes
Effective udder health management starts with understanding what is happening at milking and which pathogens are present within the herd. Ark’s udder health and SCC assessments are designed to build a complete picture by combining on‑farm observation with advanced pathogen diagnostics.
Through Ark’s partnership with Farm Medix - world‑leaders in milk microbiology - pathogen testing is used to move beyond assumptions and identify the true drivers of mastitis and elevated SCC. This allows teat care strategies, milking routines and prevention measures to be tailored to the specific risks on your farm, rather than relying on generic recommendations.
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Bulk milk pathogen profiling (Farm Medix Snapshot)
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Individual cow testing where required (Farm Medix Fresh Cow Dry Cow)
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Teat condition and teat‑end damage scoring
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Pre‑ and post‑milking teat disinfection technique
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Review of teat disinfectant choice and chemistry
Whole Herd Insight
Clinical mastitis cases are only the visible part of the problem. Subclinical infections — particularly those caused by Staphylococcus aureus — can significantly increase bulk tank SCC without obvious signs in individual cows.
On‑farm diagnostic testing allows farms to:
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Identify pathogens driving SCC and mastitis.
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Distinguish between contagious and environmental challenges.
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Assess whether infection pressure is cow, hygiene or system related.
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Adapt treatment, prevention and management strategies accurately.
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Reduce unnecessary antibiotic use through targeted decision‑making.
By understanding both what pathogens are present and how cows are being exposed, farms can take control of mastitis before performance is compromised.
Teat Care Products
Different pathogens respond differently to the various active ingredients found in typical teat disinfectants. Ark Farm Innovations offers two proven teat disinfectant solutions, both highly effective against major mastitis‑causing pathogens and designed to deliver reliable hygiene without compromising teat condition.
ArkShield – Dual Active (Lactic Acid + Chlorhexidine) Broad‑spectrum control and superior skin conditioning.
Ark‑7X – High‑strength (Chlorhexidine)
Longer‑lasting protection.
Here to Assist?
Have a problem, not sure where to begin?
Not sure where to start? Ark Farm Innovations can help. Whether you're dealing with rising SCC, recurring mastitis cases, poor teat condition or unexplained milk quality issues, our team can recommend the right testing and diagnostic solutions to get to the root cause. By identifying the pathogens and hygiene challenges affecting your herd, we can help you make informed decisions, improve udder health and restore confidence in your farm's performance.
Contact Ark Farm Innovations today and let us help you find the cause, not just treat the symptoms.