mastitis control program

Emerging Mastitis Threats on the Dairy

Dr. Pamela Ruegg, Dairy Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison
This article discusses diagnosis, treatment and control of these emerging mastitis pathogens: Coagulase negative Staphylococcus (CNS), Mycoplasma species, Environmental Streptococcus species, Serratia spp.

Mastitis in Small Ruminants

Dr. Pamela Ruegg, Dairy Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Reviews concepts related to mastitis and milk quality in small ruminants that are used for dairy production.

Taking Mastitis Control to the Next Level

Dr. Pamela Ruegg, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Discusses the changing definition of milk quality and review some key practices that characterize producers that are already achieving the next level of excellence.

influence of milking

Milking Machines and Mastitis Risk: A Storm in a Teatcup

G.A. Mein et al.
Explains the dynamics of teatcup/teat interactions and their likely contribution to new infection rates in commercial herds.

Advances in Machine Milking: The Influence of Milking on Teat Condition and Mastitis Risk

D.J. Reinemann, Milking Research and Instruction Lab, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Summarizes the milking-related contributors to mastitis risk of most practical interest to dairy advisors along with some suggested diagnostic tools to aid the practitioner in assessing the major contributors.

economics

Premiums, Production and Pails of Milk: How Much Money does Mastitis Cost

Dr. Pamela Ruegg, Dairy Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Presents potential profit opportunities associated with increased milk production and increased milk price.

Cost of Mastitis

Dr. John Fetrow, University of Minnesota
Spreadsheet to input your farm numbers to calculate annual losses due to mastitis.

Decision Tree Analysis of Treatment Strategies for Mild and Moderate Cases of Clinical Mastitis Occurring in Early Lactation

Pinzon-Sanchez, C., Cabrera, V.E., and P.L. Ruegg, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Developed a decision tree to evaluate the economic impact of different durations of intramammary treatment for the first case of mild or moderate clinical mastitis occurring in early lactation.

treatment and management strategies

Treatment of Clinical Mastitis

Dr. Pamela Ruegg, Dairy Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison
A revision and improvement to “Practical Strategies for Treating Mastitis” By Dr. Pamela L. Ruegg, DVM, MVPM.

Practical Strategies for Treating Mastitis

Dr. Pamela Ruegg, Dairy Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Discusses practical considerations related to treatment of mastitis infections.

Mastitis Treatment Records

The Dairy 10-Point Quality Control Program series was published by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. This NebGuide presents a mastitis treatment record-keeping system that will help to reduce the chances of having adulterated milk enter the milk tank.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mastitis Vaccines

Dr. Pamela Ruegg, Dairy Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Reviews current concepts about vaccines used to control mastitis in dairy cattle.

Management of Mastitis on Organic and Conventional Dairy Farms

Dr. Pamela Ruegg, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Presents the management restrictions confronted by organic dairy farmers and reviews and contrasts mastitis management practices used on organic and conventional dairy farms.

On Farm Culturing for Better Milk Quality

Dr. Pamela Ruegg, Dairy Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Provides an overview of how to set up an on farm milk culture system and use the results to make economically beneficial treatment decisions.

Heifer Mastitis: How to Help Heifers Calve Clean

Dr. Pamela Ruegg, Dairy Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Heifers that develop subclinical or clinical mastitis may be less productive and at greater risk for future mastitis cases. Thus, prevention of the initial infection should be one focus of heifer management programs. This paper reviews important concepts and research related to heifer mastitis.

Breeding, Selection and SCC

Dr. George Shook, Dairy Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison
An explanation of how to reduce SCC and mastitis with sire selection.

Managing the Dry Period for Milk Quality

Dr. Pamela Ruegg, Dairy Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison
A guide to reduce mastitis during the dry period.