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Corynebacterium pyogenes mastitis outbreak in inbred heifers in a California dairy
I J Lean1, A J Edmondson, G Smith
1Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center, University of California, Tulare 93274.
The Cornell Veterinarian
|October 1, 1987
Abstract:
An outbreak of Corynebacterium pyogenes mastitis ("Summer Mastitis") was observed in a group of 96 heifers. The outbreak affected 8 animals, of which 7 were too young for breeding. The disease incidence was highest in calves 2 to 4 months old. Cases were observed over an initial estimated 14 day period with a further case being detected 14 days subsequently. Corynebacterium pyogenes mastitis has not been reported in calves this age. Factors postulated to influence the outbreak include the presence of large numbers of flies, intersucking of calves, and possible viral disease.