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Introduction and immunity Flashcards

1
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what is mastitis?

A

inflammation of the mammary gland

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2
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what are the two types of mastitis?

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clinical
subclinical

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what is subclinical mastitis?

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infection present but no clinical signs, there will be changes in the SCC and milk quality/quantity

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4
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what is clinical mastitis?

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inflammation of the udder with visible change to milk, udder and cow

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5
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what are the grades of clinical mastitis?

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1, 2A, 2C, 3

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6
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what is grade 1 clinical mastitis?

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mild mastitis with some changes in milk (clots or consistency)

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what is grade 2A clinical mastitis?

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acute mastitis with changes to the milk, the udder is hot and painful

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what is grade 2C clinical mastitis?

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chronic mastitis with changes to the milk, the udder is hard and lumpy

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9
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what is grade 3 clinical mastitis?

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changes seen to milk and udder with a systemically unwell cow

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10
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what are the two groups of mastitis pathogens?

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environmental and contagious

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what are the main environmental mastitis pathogens?

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E. coli
Strep. uberis
Klebsiella spp.

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12
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what are the main contagious mastitis pathogens?

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Strep. uberis
Strep. agalactiae
Strep. dysgalactiae
Staph. aureus
Coagulase negative staphs
Mycoplasma spp.

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13
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what pathogen is both an environmental and contagious mastitis pathogen?

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Strep. uberis

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14
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where do the contagious mastitis pathogen live?

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have to live on an animal (the cow)

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15
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what are the possible consequences if the cow doesn’t clear a mastitis infection?

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chronic infection (spreads to other cows)
permanent damage (reduced milk yield)
death (toxaemia)

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16
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how does mastitis effect the milk product produced by the cow?

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high SCC milk will go off quicker

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17
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what is the legal limit of SCC to be able to sell milk?

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400 000 /ml

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18
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what are the two defence systems of the mammary gland?

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innate immune system (first line)
acquired immune system

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19
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what are the parts of the innate immunity of the mammary gland?

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resident leucocytes
antimicrobials in milk
teat skin
teat canal

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20
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what is the teat skin protect against mastitis?

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aims to prevent colonisation of bacteria by having stratified squamous epithelium plus bacteriostatic fatty acids

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21
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how can we ensure the teat skin remains a functional part of the immune system?

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post-milking teat dip emollients
prompt treatment of lesions
good milking machine function

22
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when is a major risk period for entry of bacteria in relation to the teat canal?

A

during and after milking (stays open for 20-30 minutes post milking)

23
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how does the teat canal protect against mastitis bacteria?

A

remains closed when not being milked
keratin lining traps bacteria then continuously sloughs
keratin plug forms during dry period

24
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how long does it take the teat canal to close after milking?

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20-30 minutes

25
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what are some possible cause of teat canal damage?

A

milking machines (hyperkeratosis)
external trauma
teat lesion
teat cannulas

26
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how can teat end hyperkeratosis be graded?

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no ring (N)
smooth/slightly rough (S)
rough ring (R)
very rough ring (VR)

27
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what are some causes of teat end hyperkeratosis?

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excessive milking vacuums
faulty pulsators
liner types
teat shape

28
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why are rough/very rough rings of teat end hyperkeratosis a risk factor for mastitis?

A

teat end doesn’t close properly and the crevices provide a good environment for pathogens

29
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how can we protect the teat canal and end?

A

genetics
good milking machine function
allow loafing time post-milking
teat sealants at dry off

30
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what are the resident leucocytes present in the mammary gland?

A

macrophages, neutrophils, T lyphocytes

31
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what is the function of the resident leucocytes of the mammary gland?

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phagocytosis/killing of pathogens
trigger acquired immune system by release of pro-inflammatory mediators and antigen presentation

32
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what are the antimicrobial substances present in milk?

A

lactoferrin
lactoperoxidase
lysoymes
free complement

33
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what is lactoferrin?

A

iron chelating protein that inhibits the growth of bugs that require iron (eg. E. coli)

34
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is lactoperoxidase bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

A

bacteriostatic

35
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are lysozymes bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

A

bactericidal

36
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what are the parts of the acquired immune system of the mammary gland?

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B and T lymphoctyes
inflammatory cytokines

37
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what are the functions of B lymphocytes?

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produce IgM and IgG after initial exposure then will produce IgG2 antibodies if there is a repeated exposure
present antigen to T lymphocytes

38
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what are the two types of T lymphocytes?

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T helper cells
T cytotoxic cells

39
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what is the function of T helper cells?

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produce cytokines following antigen recognition to stimulate an immune response

40
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what is the function of T cytotoxic cells?

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eliminate host cells invaded by pathogens

41
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what effects mammary gland immunity?

A

genetics (immunity and conformation)
stage of lactation
nutrition
vaccination
stress

42
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what can be genetically select cattle for which will decrease the risk of mastitis?

A

low SCC
udder confirmation
yield

43
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what are high risk times in lactation for mastitis?

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dry period and early lactation

44
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why is early and late dry period a risk period of mastitis?

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early - teats still open
late - colostrum good media for bacteria and make start to leak from teats

45
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why is the dry period a risk period for mastitis?

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cessation of milking. - increased mammary pressure and widened teat canal
bacteria not flushed out
no teat dipping
keratin plug takes time to form

46
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why is white blood cell (neutrophil) function reduced in the early dry period?

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udder is full of fat and cellular debris from lactation that will interfere with their function

47
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why is white blood cell function reduced in the peri-parturient cow?

A

increased levels of IgG for colostrogeneis can interfere with neutrophil function
hormone changes (cortisol, progesterone…) suppress the neutrophil recruitment and phagocytic ability
reduced feed intakes and hence poor nutrition

48
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how can poor nutrition increase mastitis risk?

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negative energy balance - leucocyte activity impaired
vitamin E/selenium deficiency leads to weak leucocytes
SARA - reduced intakes leading to negative energy balance, diarrhoea leads to poor cow hygiene
hypocalcaemia - weaken teat sphincter mechanism

49
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how can SARA increase the risk of mastitis?

A

reduced intakes causing negative energy balance
diarrhoea leads to poor cow hygiene

50
Q

can mastitis be vaccinated against?

A

yes - startvac

51
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what does startvac protect against?

A

Staphylococcus aureus
coliforms
coagulase negative Staphylococci

52
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