Mycoplasma mastitis bij het rund

Translated title of the contribution: Mycoplasma mastitis in dairy cattle

R. K. Tolboom*, J. J. Snoep, O. C. Sampimon, J. Sol, T. J G M Lam

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    Abstract

    The most important characteristics of Mycoplasma mastitis on dairy farms are described, based on two case studies. Clinical symptoms, diagnostics, epidemiology, and a plan of action are presented. In the herds investigated, Mycoplasma mastitis was characterized by multiple affected quarters unresponsive to treatment with antibiotic and/or anti-inflammatory agents. Most striking were a sandy sediment, brown colouring, and rice-like structure of the milk of affected animals. Clinical symptoms differed in the two affected herds. Diagnosis was based on bacteriological investigation of samples of milk and synovial fluid taken from infected cows. Affected animals were culled immediately, and the herds were monitored by repeated testing of bulk milk samples. It was concluded that a consequence of the increasing size of cattle herds in the Netherlands is that subclinical/clinical Mycoplasma mastitis may be diagnosed more frequently than in the past. In the case of Mycoplasma mastitis, farmers and veterinary practitioners are advised to draw up a plan of action together, incorporating aspects such as diagnostics at cow level, direct culling of affected animals, hygiene during milking, including post-milking teat disinfection, and routine monitoring of bulk milk. Unpasteurized milk should not be given to calves.

    Translated title of the contributionMycoplasma mastitis in dairy cattle
    Original languageDutch
    Pages (from-to)96-101
    Number of pages6
    JournalTijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde
    Volume133
    Issue number3
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2008

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