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Mastitis--progress on control.

F H Dodd

    Journal of Dairy Science
    |August 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Controlling mastitis in cows remains challenging due to diverse infections. Improved hygiene and management are key, but environmental pathogens like Streptococcus uberis and coliforms require further research for effective control strategies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Animal Health
    • Bovine Mastitis Research

    Background:

    • Mastitis control efforts spanning over a century have yielded limited progress.
    • The complexity arises from multiple causative agents with distinct etiologies.
    • Current successful control relies heavily on management factors, not eradication or immunization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the reasons behind slow progress in mastitis control.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of different mastitis control strategies.
    • To identify factors influencing the success of mastitis management.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of historical and current mastitis control methods.
    • Analysis of pathogen-specific control efficacies.

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  • Correlation of control success with pathogen source and multiplication environment.

    • Main Results:

    • Hygiene and antibiotic therapy, alongside improved milking equipment and housing, represent early successes.
    • Effective eradication or reduction is possible for Staphylococcus, Streptococcus agalactiae, and Streptococcus dysgalactiae.
    • Control of Streptococcus uberis and coliform mastitis remains largely ineffective.

    Conclusions:

    • Varying success rates are attributed to fundamental differences in infection types.
    • Environmental pathogens, multiplying in bedding, pose significant control challenges.
    • Future progress hinges on reducing udder exposure, especially to environmental pathogens.