About this book

Mastitis is one of the most common diseases in dairy cattle throughout the world and it is also one of the most costly, resulting in reduced milk production and extra treatment costs.

Contents:

• Considers what mastitis is, what causes it and how to control it
• Provides an in-depth examination of the milking machine and the milking routine in the context of the incidence and spread of mastitis
• Analyses mastitis records and their use
• Examines in detail the diagnosis of mastitis and its treatment
• Discusses summer mastitis, and udder and teat conditions predisposing to mastitis
• Contains useful appendices providing a checklist for investigation and flowcharts for the approach to treatment both in lactation and at drying off.

216 colour photographs, 20 line drawings

Ideal for students, farmers, producers, advisors and veterinarians

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Additional information

ISBN13: 978 1 84797 0
Format: Paperback
Pages: 216
Language: English
Published: 2009