Milk quality: driving value across the industry

About this episode

Kristen Davis interviews Zoe Vogels about the importance of milk quality in the dairy industry and the initiatives surrounding the Milk Quality Awards.

In this episode, Dairy Australia’s Development & Regional Adaptation Lead, Kristen Davis, speaks with National Milk Quality & Biosecurity Lead, Zoe Vogels, about the vital role of milk quality and her enduring passion for the dairy industry. Zoe reflects on her background as a dairy veterinarian and outlines her current role at Dairy Australia, where she leads the annual Milk Quality Awards. She explains what the awards measure and why they matter. The conversation also offers practical guidance for improving milk quality, explores the impacts of mastitis, highlights key biosecurity considerations, and discusses the innovations shaping the future of milk quality. Find more information and resources on milk quality and the 2025 Milk Quality Award winners, at dairyaustralia.com.au/milking/milk-quality-and-mastitis   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Zoe Vogels

Topics covered

• milk quality
• dairy industry
• biosecurity
• mastitis
• Milk Quality Awards

Keywords

• dairy veterinarian
• milk quality improvement
• biosecurity considerations
• dairy innovations

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Milk Quality Awards

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