Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pseudomonas aeruginosa mastitis in goats linked to essential oil teat
By Kelly, E Jane & Wilson, David J·Published in Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc·2016·and Veterinary Sciences Department·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pseudomonas aeruginosa mastitis in two goats associated with an essential oil-based teat dip.
- Species:
- goat
Plain-English summary
Two goats developed mastitis, which is an infection of the udder, after exposure to a teat dip containing essential oils. The bacteria responsible, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, was found in the teat dip and its container, suggesting that the dip may have caused the infection. The goats were part of a small herd, and environmental samples were taken to identify the source of the bacteria. This case highlights the risks of using non-traditional ingredients in teat dips, which some goat farmers may be turning to more frequently.
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Abstract
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that has been associated with mastitis in dairy animals, including goats. Often, the environmental sources of the bacteria are water-related (such as hoses and muddy pastures). Mastitis attributable to P. aeruginosa was identified in 2 goats in a small herd. Efforts were made to identify environmental sources of the pathogen. Multiple samples from the goats' environment were cultured, including water from the trough, bedding, the hose used to wash udders, and the teat dip and teat dip containers. The bacterium was isolated from the teat dip and the teat dip container. The teat dip consisted of water, liquid soap, and several drops of essential oils (including tea tree, lavender, and peppermint). This case illustrates a potential problem that may arise as a result of the use of unconventional ingredients in teat dips. The use of alternative products by goat producers is likely to increase in the future.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27698173/