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Procedures for mastitis diagnosis and control

P M Sears1, R N González, D J Wilson

  • 1Quality Milk Promotion Services, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, New York.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice
|November 1, 1993
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Effective mastitis control requires integrating multiple diagnostic procedures. This includes milk culturing, antibiotic susceptibility testing, and analyzing somatic cell counts and treatment records for better herd health.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Health
  • Dairy Science

Background:

  • Mastitis poses a significant economic and animal welfare challenge in dairy herds.
  • Accurate diagnosis and effective control strategies are crucial for sustainable dairy farming.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline essential procedures for diagnosing and controlling mastitis in dairy cattle.
  • To emphasize the necessity of an integrated approach for successful mastitis management.

Main Methods:

  • Milk culturing of individual cow and bulk tank samples.
  • Antibiotic susceptibility testing to guide treatment decisions.
  • Evaluation of somatic cell count reports and clinical mastitis treatment records.

Main Results:

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  • Individual and bulk milk cultures provide etiological information.
  • Antibiotic susceptibility testing informs appropriate therapeutic choices.
  • Somatic cell counts and treatment records offer insights into herd-level mastitis prevalence and control efficacy.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive mastitis control program integrates microbiological diagnostics, susceptibility testing, and data analysis.
  • The synergistic use of these diagnostic tools is fundamental for effective mastitis diagnosis and control in dairy herds.