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Making Economically Efficient Treatment Decisions for Clinical Mastitis
1Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Michigan State University, 736 Wilson Road, East Lansing, MI, USA.
Summary
Veterinarians can help reduce antimicrobial use in dairy farms by developing selective treatment protocols for non-severe clinical mastitis. This approach uses the cow's immune system and reduces unnecessary antibiotic treatments by 25% to 50%.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Health
- Dairy Science
Background:
- Clinical mastitis is a common dairy cattle disease impacting milk production and animal welfare.
- Over-reliance on antimicrobial treatments contributes to antimicrobial resistance.
- Selective treatment protocols offer a targeted approach to managing intramammary infections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the advantages of veterinary involvement in developing selective treatment protocols for non-severe clinical mastitis.
- To emphasize the role of etiology determination and cow-level factors in protocol development.
- To underscore the cost-effectiveness and social responsibility of selective treatment strategies.
Main Methods:
- Veterinary guidance in developing selective treatment protocols.
- Etiological diagnosis of intramammary infections.
- Assessment of cow-specific immune factors.
- Implementation of treatment protocols based on diagnostic findings.
Main Results:
- Selective treatment protocols significantly reduce unnecessary antimicrobial usage (25% to 50%).
- Protocols leverage the host immune response for clearing intramammary infections.
- Client benefits include cost-effectiveness and reduced antimicrobial exposure.
- Social responsibility is enhanced through judicious antimicrobial stewardship.
Conclusions:
- Veterinary expertise is crucial for effective selective treatment protocols in dairy cattle.
- Selective treatment minimizes antimicrobial use while maintaining animal health.
- This approach is economically viable and environmentally responsible for dairy farms.
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