The Cost of clinical mastitis in the first 30 days of lactation

an economic modeling tool

Authors

  • E. Rollin Department of Population Health, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602
  • K. C. Dhuyvetter Elanco Animal Health, Greenfield, IN 46140
  • M. W. Overton Elanco Animal Health, Greenfield, IN 46140

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20153537

Keywords:

mastitis, economic effects

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to create an accurate and customizable tool to be used by dairy veterinary consultants to help their clients assess the economic effects of CM during the first 30 days of lactation (DIM), in order to better guide decision making and management interventions during the transition period.

Cover image of the 48th Conference Proceedings: An image of Dr. Fred Gingrich II dressed in a red shirt and overalls and standing in front of dairy cows in a barn interior. Yellow background.

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Published

2015-09-17

Issue

2015

Section

Research Summaries 4