Tepeldesinfectie en mastitis bij het rund: een literatuuroverzicht.

Translated title of the contribution: Udder disinfection and mastitis in cattle: a literature review

T. J. Lam*, J. H. van Vliet, Y. H. Schukken

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    Abstract

    Postmilking teat disinfection is accepted as an important part of standard preventive measures against mastitis in dairy cattle. The efficacy of postmilking teat disinfection against infections with contagious pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus agalactiae is beyond doubt. However, the efficacy of teat disinfection against infections with environmental pathogens such as Escherichia coli is disputed, and a negative effect has even been described in some situations. This article reviews the practice of teat disinfection in dairy cattle. Premilking and postmilking teat disinfection are discussed, as is the efficacy, different ways of teat disinfection, and different disinfectants. It is concluded that post-milking teat disinfection is an effective management measure in most herds. Selection of teat disinfectants should be based on proven efficacy, which is required for registration of the preparation as a veterinary medical product in the Netherlands.

    Translated title of the contributionUdder disinfection and mastitis in cattle: a literature review
    Original languageDutch
    Pages (from-to)392-399
    Number of pages8
    JournalTijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde
    Volume120
    Issue number13
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1995

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