Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
The changing face of mastitis control.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary record
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Green, Martin & Bradley, Andrew
- Affiliation:
- School of Veterinary Medicine and Science · United Kingdom
Plain-English summary
Mastitis, an infection of the udder in dairy cows, has been a major focus of research for the last 125 years, with over 12,000 studies published on the topic. Despite this extensive research, mastitis remains a challenging disease to manage and treat, highlighting its complicated nature. Recent studies indicate that there are still many aspects of mastitis that need further investigation. The authors, Martin Green and Andrew Bradley, discuss the progress made in controlling this condition and express optimism about future developments in treatment and prevention.
Abstract
Over the past 125 years, mastitis has been one of the most studied conditions of dairy cows. This is confirmed by a search of peer-reviewed literature covering this period, which revealed more than 12,000 papers. Yet mastitis is still one of the most relevant and problematic diseases to treat and control in practice, which is testament to the complexity and mutability of the condition. Although progress has been made, recent research suggests that substantial areas require better understanding. Here, Martin Green and Andrew Bradley reflect on the control of mastitis over past decades and look forward to an interesting future.
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