Mastitis
Published: August 8, 2016
Summary
First of all – what is mastitis? Mastitis is defined as an inflammation of the mammary gland. Pathogenic microorganisms enter the udder through the teat canal, overcome the cow´s immune system and multiply in the udder. Toxins are produced that are harmful to the mammary gland. Consequently, the milk composition changes and milk yield decreases. There are two main types of...
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10 de noviembre de 2016
Where does one get Sangrovit and what is it used for. secondly which are the phytogenic feed additives.
11 de noviembre de 2016
good information
mastitis epidemiology and dry cow mastitis epidemiology and management of bedding materials is too much important.
bedding material types,pH, humidity,particles size, frequency of cleaning or harrowing and sunlight availability and post milking teat deep and feeding just after milking and eradication of mastitis bug,,etc.
also so much important point
udder health,teat health and udder hygiene very most important.
12 de noviembre de 2016
12.11.2016 ; Good information, i would like to add something that there are physical events e.g skin damage and insect biting that cause inflammation and huge swelling affect blood circulation of udder up to gangrene. This is considered as management factor , udder formation and support also plying rule in affecting of udder, thanks
Dr. Abdul Qader Samsor, DVM , animal production specialist
12 de noviembre de 2016
Yes, my friend.
Small injuries or biting can not cause mastitis directly.
But open wound or lacerations of udder is predispoting factor to invites bovine mammalary ulcerative virus.
This can respond to any antibiotics and finally udder or quarter going to dry or gangrene.
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