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Farming practices associated with the 'udder infection' complex

B Faye1, N Dorr, F Lescourret

  • 1INRA-Theix, Laboratoire d'Ecopathologie, Saint-Genès-Champanelle, France.

Veterinary Research
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

This study examined 4,129 dairy cows across 47 farms to understand udder infection complex factors. Farm management practices like disinfection and housing cleanliness significantly influence mastitis rates in dairy herds.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Science
  • Dairy Herd Health

Background:

  • Bacteriological examination of milk samples is crucial for diagnosing udder infections in dairy cows.
  • The udder infection complex is influenced by various pathogens and mastitis presentation.
  • Understanding farm-specific practices is key to managing dairy herd health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify associations between farm management practices and udder infection complex characteristics.
  • To analyze the relationship between specific variables and farm types defined by udder infection criteria.
  • To provide insights for improving dairy cow health and milk quality.

Main Methods:

  • Milk samples from 4,129 dairy cows on 47 farms were collected post-calving for bacteriological examination.

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  • Six criteria, including pathogen frequency, clinical/subclinical mastitis rates, and mastitis severity index, defined the udder infection complex.
  • Forty-seven variables related to farm practices (dipping, parlor covering, disinfection, housing cleanliness, milk production) were assessed.

    • Main Results:

    • Specific farm management practices were found to be associated with different types of udder infection complexes.
    • Factors such as disinfection practices, milking parlor covering, housing cleanliness, and milk production showed significant associations.
    • The study identified key variables influencing the prevalence and severity of mastitis in dairy farms.

    Conclusions:

    • Farm management practices play a critical role in the udder infection complex of dairy cows.
    • Targeted interventions in areas like hygiene and disinfection can help mitigate mastitis.
    • Optimizing farm practices is essential for enhancing dairy herd health and productivity.