Controlling Mastitis Flashcards
1
Q
Mastitis
A
Infection and inflammation of the mammary gland in milking cows
May be caused by >150 organisms
Difficult to control
2
Q
Why is mastitis important?
A
○ Animal welfare issues
○ Huge cost to dairy industry
○ Impacts sustainability
Loss of milk production
Antibiotic use
3
Q
What is the role of the vet in mastitis?
A
- Diagnose and treat sick cows
- Interpret herd level data to prevent infections
- Opportunity to work as a veterinary consultant
4
Q
Types of pathogens that cause mastitis
A
Most commonly bacteria
Environmental pathogens
* Opportunistic
* Found within cows environment
Contagious
* Adaption to mammary gland
* spread between cows at milking
4
Q
Types of pathogens that cause mastitis
A
Most commonly bacteria
Environmental pathogens
* Opportunistic
* Found within cows environment
Contagious
* Adaption to mammary gland
* spread between cows at milking
