Izabella M. Toledo

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Methods to Relieve Heat Stress for Florida Dairies

I. M. Toledo, G. E. Dahl, R. A. Bucklin, and D. K. Beede

Recognizing Heat Stress in Dairy Cows

Izabelle Toledo and Geoffrey Dahl

Are Cows Comfortable in Modern Dairy Facilities?

Izabella Toledo

Understanding cows needs and their natural behaviors allows us to adjust facilities in order to optimize cow comfort and subsequent productivity and profitability. 

Identificación del Estrés Térmico en Vacas Lecheras

Izabella Toledo y Geoffrey Dahl

Milking Management Program: Proper Milking Procedures to Optimize Milking Efficiency and Milk Quality

Izabella Toledo

The purpose of this article is to help producers and herd managers improve milking management and produce high-quality milk. The article may be used as a training tool for new and existing employees. Written by Izabella Toledo, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, October 2021.

Procedimientos de Ordeño

Izabella Toledo

This brochure shows steps to improve milk quality and efficiency when milking cows. Written by Izabella Toledo, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, October 2021.

Proper Milking Procedures

Izabella Toledo

These brochures illustrate steps to optimize milking efficiency and milk quality as well as the importance of environmental management in barns and milking parlors. Written by Izabella Toledo, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, November 2021.

Effects of Season of Birth on Dairy Cow Longevity in Florida

Izabella M. Toledo, José Eduardo Portela Santos, and Geoffrey E. Dahl

In Florida, the birth of dairy cows during the coolest months of the year is associated with increases in the number of cows that stay in the herd for more than 5 lactations. Birth season also affects the number of cows sold and dead. Producers may benefit from this data by making birth season management adjustments to possibly increase cow longevity in dairy herds. Written by Izabella M. Toledo, José Eduardo Portela Santos, and Geoffrey E. Dahl, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, February 2026.

Programa de Manejo del Ordeño: Procedimientos de Ordeño Adecuados para Optimizar la Eficiencia del Ordeño y la Calidad de la Leche

Izabella Toledo

Esta publicación esta destinada al personal de trabajo encargado de las labores diarias de la producción en establecimientos de producción de leche. Written by Izabella Toledo, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, October 2021.

Testing Small Ruminants for Mastitis Using the California Mastitis Test (CMT) and How to Properly Hand-Milk Goats

Izabella Toledo and Justina Dacey

This publication provides two step-by-step guides: one for testing small ruminants for mastitis using the CMT, and another for hand-milking goats. Written by Izabella Toledo and Justina Dacey, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, February 2022.

Identification and Control of Internal Parasites in Small Ruminants

Izabella Toledo, Kevin Korus, Cassidy Dossin, Lizzie Whitehead, and Caetano Sales

The management of gastrointestinal parasites is one of the primary concerns of small ruminant producers. It is best practice for producers to understand and monitor for signs of illness in their herd or flock and use appropriate methods to identify parasite infection. This publication discusses symptoms of parasite infection, identifying animals for testing, managing anthelmintic resistance, and more. Written by Izabella Toledo, Kevin Korus, Cassidy Dossin, Lizzie Whitehead, and Caetano Sales, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, April 2025.

Mastitis in Small Ruminants

Izabella Toledo and Justina Dacey

Mastitis often reduces animal performance and productivity as well as farm profitability. The purpose of this article is to help small ruminant producers to identify, treat, control, and prevent mastitis in small ruminants. Written by Izabella Toledo and Justina Dacey, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, September 2021.

What’s Involved in Caring for Dairy Goats

Chris DeCubellis and Izabella Toledo

The 4-H dairy goat project is an excellent choice for young people who enjoy working with animals. This particular project allows a 4-H member to work with the same animal for an extended period, possibly even years, as both “kids” can grow together. This new 4-page publication, written by Chris DeCubellis and Izabella Toledo, will explore some of the minimum requirements to successfully care for a dairy goat.

Properly Cleaning Portable Milking Units: A Step-by-Step Guide

Izabella Toledo and Chris Decubellis

This article aims to help small dairy producers learn how to properly clean portable milking machines so they can improve milk quality and prolong the life of milking equipment. This publication is accompanied by one brochure that aims to summarize the steps for proper cleaning of portable milking units. Written by Izabella Toledo and Chris Decubellis, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, April 2024.