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Mastitis control in Swedish dairy herds.
1Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Ruminant Medicine and Epidemiology, PO Box 7054, SE-75007 Uppsala, Sweden.
Journal of Dairy Science
|September 24, 2013
Summary
Swedish dairy farms use varying mastitis prevention methods based on housing and milking systems. Freestall herds with parlors excel in hygiene, while tiestall herds prioritize milking order. Tailored advice is key for effective mastitis control.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Husbandry
- Dairy Science
Background:
- Mastitis is a significant concern in dairy farming, impacting animal welfare and economic viability.
- Preventive measures for mastitis vary widely, influenced by herd management practices.
- Understanding the implementation of these measures across different dairy systems is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the adoption of mastitis preventive measures in Swedish dairy herds.
- To compare the implementation rates across distinct housing (tiestall, freestall) and milking systems (pipeline, parlor, automatic milking system).
- To identify herd-type-specific differences in preventive practice adoption.
Main Methods:
- A postal questionnaire was administered to 898 Swedish dairy farmers in May 2011, stratified by housing and milking systems.
- Data on herd characteristics, udder health management, and preventive measure implementation were collected.
- Statistical analyses (Kruskal-Wallis, Fisher's exact test) were used to compare 400 herds across different system types.
Main Results:
- Herd types exhibited significant differences in the implementation of mastitis preventive measures.
- Freestall herds with milking parlors showed higher adoption of milking hygiene and routine measures compared to tiestall herds.
- Tiestall herds frequently used milking order based on udder health, a practice less common in automatic milking and parlor systems. Practices like keeping cows standing post-milking and grouping by udder health status were inconsistently applied across all herd types.
Conclusions:
- Dairy herd housing and milking systems are associated with distinct patterns of mastitis prevention strategy implementation.
- Targeted advisory programs, tailored to the specific characteristics of different herd types, are needed to enhance mastitis control efficacy.
- Further research could focus on the effectiveness of specific measures within each system to optimize udder health management.
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