evaluation
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
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.
Making Antibiotic Treatment Decisions for Bovine Mastitis
Dr. Pamela Ruegg, Dairy Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison
The purpose of this presentation is to review research based principles that can help improve treatment of clinical mastitis.
Milk Microbiology: Improving Diagnostic Services for Dairy Clients
Dr. Pamela Ruegg, Dairy Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison
The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction of how veterinarians can use milk culture data to improve mastitis control programs.
Improving Treatments of Subclinical Mastitis
Dr. Pamela Ruegg, Dairy Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison
The objective of this paper is to review recent research examining the efficacy and cost effectiveness of treatment of subclinical mastitis during lactation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Association Between Occurrence and Severity of Subclinical and Clinical Mastitis on Pregnancies per Artificial Insemination at First Service of Holstein Cows
M. J. Fuenzalida , P. M. Fricke , and P. L. Ruegg, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
The objective of this prospective study was to determine associations between occurrence and severity of
clinical and subclinical mastitis during a defined breeding risk period on pregnancies per artificial insemination at first service.
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.
control programs based on pathogen
Staph Aureus Infected Dairy Cows
Roger Mellenberger, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University
John Kirk, Veterinary Medicine Extension, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis
Strep Ag Infected Dairy Cows
Roger Mellenberger, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University
John Kirk, Veterinary Medicine Extension, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis
Coliform Mastitis in Dairy Cows
Roger Mellenberger, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University
John Kirk, Veterinary Medicine Extension, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis
Environmental Strep Infected Cows
Roger Mellenberger, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University
John Kirk, Veterinary Medicine Extension, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis
Mycoplasma Mastitis in Dairy Cows
Dr. Pamela Ruegg, Dairy Science Department, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Pseudomonas Mastitis in Dairy Cows
Roger Mellenberger, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University
John Kirk, Veterinary Medicine Extension, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis
Prototheca Mastitis in Dairy Cows
Roger Mellenberger, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University
John Kirk, Veterinary Medicine Extension, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis
UW Milk Quality Klebsiella Factsheet
UW Milk Quality Environmental Streptococci Factsheet
UW Milk Quality Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci Factsheet
videos
Managing Mastitis: The Pathogen Series: Mycoplasma species
The new UW Milk Quality series, “Managing Mastitis: The Pathogen Series” brings to light the various pathogens that cause mastitis on dairy farms. Each episode introduces a new pathogen and provides treatment and control recommendations for decreasing the risk of infection within herds. This first episode in the series focuses on the Mycoplasma species.
Managing Mastitis: The Pathogen Series: Staphylococcus aureus
This second episode focuses on diagnosis, transmission, treatment and control of mastitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
Managing Mastitis: The Pathogen Series: E. coli
As part of the UW Milk Quality continuing series on mastitis pathogens, Dr. Pamela Ruegg introduces an important organism called E. coli. E. coli is one of the causes of clinical mastitis occurring in dairy cattle, and in this episode Ruegg discusses its diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Managing Mastitis: The Pathogen Series: Klebsiella
UW Milk Quality releases the fourth episode in its Managing Mastitis: The Pathogen Series. Klebsiella is a common Gram-negative pathogen in clinical mastitis cases. This video discusses the environmental sources and potential contagious transmissions of Klebsiella and control and treatment options for your dairy herd.
To download a one-page factsheet on the Klebsiella pathogen Click Here.
Managing Mastitis: The Pathogen Series: Environmental Streptococci
In the latest episode of the Managing Mastitis series, Dr. Pamela Ruegg from the University of Wisconsin discusses diagnosis, treatment and effective control programs for Environmental Streptococci pathogens. Learn why the focus should be on prevention with special emphasis on the dry period and which cows are most at risk of infection.
To download a one-page factsheet on Environmental Streptococci Click Here.
Managing Mastitis: The Pathogen Series: Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci
The sixth and final episode of the Managing Mastitis: The Pathogen Series is ready for viewing. Dr. Pamela Ruegg of the University of Wisconsin completes the series with coagulase-negative staphylococci discussing its diagnosis, transmission and control.
To download a one-page factsheet on Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci Click Here.
prevalence and seasonal trends
Results of Milk Samples Submitted for Microbiological Examination in Wisconsin from 1944 to 2001
Makovec, J.A. and P.L. Ruegg, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Information about the prevalence of specific mastitis pathogens is useful for implementation strategies. This paper examines the results of milk samples obtained from dairy cows and submitted for microbiological examination at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
taking mastitis control to the next level
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.