Re: Article - Mastitis, its impact on balance sheet of small holder and its control through effective management

I agree with Hafiz and that we need to create awareness as there is no other disease known to man with the magnitude and impact of MASTITIS. We also see in the US that the smaller the dairy the more the mastitis with the exception of key dairymen and the same is true for large dairies. The right Equipment, teat dip and the immune system of the cow are essential in eliminating mastitis.

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Re: Article - Mastitis, its impact on balance sheet of small holder and its control through effective management

I agree with the article of Mr. Khan...

But at the same time using teat dip will spread disease from one quarter to other quarter, that the author must be knowing...

Moreover, Iodine preparations are very weak in bactericidal effect and even those iodine can be MORE effective when it is used as spray not as dip.

Disadvantages of using teat dip:

Teat dip will lead to cross contamination of dipping solution.
Teat dip will spread disease from one quarter to another quarter (Infected to Healthy qtr).
Teat dip also often replaced and hence it is costlier than teat sprayers.

There are few more ayurvedic preparations available which does not leave any residues in the milk and milk wil be fit for exports.

Thanks,

S. Murali

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Re: Article - Mastitis, its impact on balance sheet of small holder and its control through effective management

Any simple disinfectant (like detole) mixed in water and washing the udder post milking is the best measure to control mastitis... poor farmers needs cheap and easily available, simple disinfectant ...

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Re: Article - Mastitis, its impact on balance sheet of small holder and its control through effective management

I agree with the author that prevention is very important to save the animals from mastitis. Some of the practical approaches done by the progressive dairy farmers in India are: using teat dip, keeping the animals engaged in feeding after milking (this prevents entry of bacteria from ground), milk the affected animals at the end of milking (all the cows). Dairy owners observe that these practices reduces the incidences of mastitis in their herd.

Thanks and regards,

Dr GS

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Re: Article - Mastitis, its impact on balance sheet of small holder and its control through effective management

Article is good. Mastitis is a major problem all over world, as it causes huge losses. Mr. Khan has mentioned SURF TEST. Will you please give details on this test.

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About 1/3rd cases of mastitis occur during first ten days of calving. Nutrients like vit E, micro minerals, etc plays very important role in occurence of mastitis. Povidine mixed with double the quantity of glycerine makes a very effective and economical teat dip.

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