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[The litter - Aspergillus - mastitis].

G H Overgoor, A J Vos

    Tijdschrift Voor Diergeneeskunde
    |February 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Bovine mastitis caused by Aspergillus fumigatus presents severe symptoms and resists common treatments. This fungal infection, potentially linked to contaminated litter, highlights the need for improved prevention strategies in cattle.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Mycology
    • Bovine Pathology

    Background:

    • Bovine mastitis is a significant economic concern in the dairy industry.
    • Aspergillus fumigatus is an opportunistic fungal pathogen.
    • Environmental contamination is a potential source of intramammary infections.

    Observation:

    • Cases of bovine mastitis caused by Aspergillus fumigatus were documented.
    • Affected animals exhibited swollen, hard udders with watery secretions and systemic illness.
    • Standard antibacterial and intramammary antifungal treatments were ineffective.

    Findings:

    • Post-slaughter examination revealed severe mastitis with mycotic lesions.
    • Aspergillus fumigatus was re-isolated from affected mammary glands.
    • Contamination likely originated from sawdust litter, with intramammary treatment as a possible secondary infection route.

    Implications:

    • Aspergillus fumigatus poses a therapeutic challenge in bovine mastitis.
    • The prevalence of Aspergillus in litter necessitates stringent hygiene protocols.
    • Predisposing factors may increase susceptibility to fungal mastitis in cattle.

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