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Lawrence K Fox¹

¹Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, 100 Grimes Way, ADBF 2043, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-7060, USA. fox@wsu.edu

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Animal Science
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Mycoplasma mastitis is an emerging pathogen in dairy cattle.
Increasing dairy herd size correlates with rising Mycoplasma mastitis prevalence.
Importation of cattle is a significant risk factor for introducing Mycoplasma infections.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the epidemiology and transmission of Mycoplasma mastitis.
To discuss biosecurity strategies for controlling Mycoplasma mastitis.
To highlight the importance of early detection and monitoring.

Main Methods:

Literature review of Mycoplasma mastitis transmission and control.
Analysis of the relationship between herd size and disease prevalence.
Discussion of biosecurity protocols including quarantine and hygiene.

Main Results:

Transmission occurs through direct contact with infected or colonized cattle.
Expanding herds and cattle importation increase Mycoplasma mastitis incidence.
Effective milking hygiene may reduce the need for strict quarantine in some cases.

Conclusions:

Quarantining new animals is a recommended biosecurity measure.
Excellent milking time hygiene is crucial for Mycoplasma mastitis control.
Bulk tank milk culturing is vital for early detection of Mycoplasma outbreaks.