BIOSECURITY Mycoplasma Mastitis: Facts Every Producer Should Know
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Mycoplasma Mastitis: Facts Every Producer Should Know With the ongoing expansion of dairy operations and the rapid transit of heifers across the U.S., Mycoplasma mastitis has become a herd health issue that no one can afford to ignore. No effective treatment exists for this form of mastitis and infected cows are considered positive for life. An opportunistic organism, Mycoplasma bovis frequently establishes respiratory infections in calves, travels to the developing mammary gland, and lies in wait until freshening. Subclinical cows may shed millions of the infectious organisms in the milk before showing any signs of disease. The introduction of a single infected calf, heifer, or cow has the potential to spread Mycoplasma mastitis throughout the entire herd. To master Mycoplasma mastitis and to reduce the risk of an outbreak, producers must rely on prevention. Proper milking procedure, vigilant testing of bulk tank samples and all mastitic cows, establishment of a thorough biosecurity plan, and producer awareness are essential components in the prevention and control of Mycoplasma mastitis.
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