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Contagious mastitis

L K Fox1, J M Gay

  • 1Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Pullman.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice
|November 1, 1993
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Contagious mastitis, a significant dairy cattle disease, is caused by pathogens like Streptococcus agalactiae and Staphylococcus aureus. Effective control strategies include hygiene, vaccination, and prompt treatment to minimize economic losses.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Health
  • Bacteriology

Background:

  • Contagious mastitis poses a significant threat to dairy herds worldwide.
  • Understanding the primary causative agents is crucial for effective disease management.
  • Economic losses due to reduced milk yield and herd depreciation are substantial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define contagious mastitis and identify its major etiological agents.
  • To review the prevalence, virulence, and pathology associated with key mastitis pathogens.
  • To outline essential control and prevention strategies for contagious mastitis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on mastitis pathogens.
  • Analysis of pathogen characteristics including prevalence and virulence factors.

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  • Compilation of established and emerging control measures.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified major contagious mastitis pathogens: Streptococcus agalactiae, Staphylococcus aureus, Corynebacterium bovis, Mycoplasma sp., and Streptococcus dysgalactiae.
    • Detailed the prevalence, virulence factors, and pathological effects of each pathogen.
    • Summarized effective control measures: milking hygiene, segregation, culling, vaccination, and treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of contagious mastitis requires a multi-faceted approach targeting specific pathogens.
    • Implementing stringent hygiene, diagnostic measures, and therapeutic interventions are key to controlling outbreaks.
    • Vaccination and selective culling remain vital components of long-term herd health strategies.