How to Treat Mastitis infections in Milk-Producing Sheep and Goats
Date
2013-04-20
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Mavrogianni, V.S.
Menzies, P.I.
Fragkou, I.A.
Fthenakis, G.C.
Institute for Community Engaged Scholarship
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Abstract
Mastitis, or inflammation of mammary glands and teats, is a worldwide issue that affects sheep and goats as well as dairy cattle. To reduce its negative impact and allow animals to recover and be protected from future infections, antimicrobial treatment needs to be quick and effective. Broadly acting medicines should be followed by targeted approaches. Treatment may fail due to incorrect medication or contamination. Treatment of mastitis can affect milk production and testing is necessary before milk can be sold from treated animals.
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This summary is a project of the Institute for Community Engaged Scholarship (ICES) at the University of Guelph, with project partners: the Catalyst Centre, SPARK Program at the University of Guelph, and Knowledge Mobilization Unit at York University. This project is part of the Pan-Canadian Research Impact Network. http://csahs.uoguelph.ca/pps/Clear_Research
Keywords
control, dry-ewe treatment, goat, mastitis, sheep, staphylococcus, treatment