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Environmental mastitis

K L Smith1, J S Hogan

  • 1Department of Dairy Science, Ohio State University, Wooster.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice
|November 1, 1993
PubMed
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Environmental mastitis is a major dairy farm challenge, requiring reduced pathogen exposure and enhanced cow resistance. Strategies focus on clean, dry environments and optimal nutrition, not routine antibiotics.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Science
  • Dairy Herd Health

Background:

  • Environmental mastitis is a primary concern for modern dairy farms.
  • Contagious mastitis control methods are ineffective against environmental pathogens.
  • Effective management requires a dual approach: reducing pathogen exposure and boosting cow immunity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline effective strategies for controlling environmental mastitis in dairy herds.
  • To identify key environmental risk factors and management practices.
  • To discuss the role of nutrition, hygiene, and future interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of current knowledge on environmental mastitis.
  • Analysis of pathogen sources and transmission routes.

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  • Evaluation of management practices influencing cow resistance and exposure.

    • Main Results:

    • Environmental pathogens originate from bedding, manure, and damp areas.
    • Clean, cool, dry conditions minimize pathogen exposure.
    • Stress reduction, balanced diets (Vitamin E, Selenium), and minimized teat injury enhance resistance.
    • Antibiotics are largely ineffective except for early dry period streptococcal infections.

    Conclusions:

    • Controlling environmental mastitis hinges on meticulous farm hygiene and optimizing cow well-being.
    • Focus on environmental management and host resistance is crucial.
    • Vaccine development holds promise for future control.