Bovine mastitis prevalence and associated risk factors in dairy cows in Nyagatare District, Rwanda

Authors

  • Iraguha Blaise Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Umutara Polytechnic University, Nyagatare, Rwanda
  • Mushonga Borden Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Umutara Polytechnic University, Nyagatare, Rwanda
  • Hamudukwanda Humphrey African Breeders Services Total Cattle Management (ABSTCM) Ltd, USAID Dairy Competitiveness Project, Nyagatare, Rwanda

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20123959

Keywords:

milk quality, subclinical mastitis, causative bacteria, risk factors

Abstract

In response to farmer requests after milk from their herds was rejected by processors due to poor quality, we conducted a study to investigate the prevalence of subclinical mastitis in dairy herds in the Nyagatare district of the Eastern province of Rwanda. The major causative bacteria were investigated and conclusions of the types of mastitis and risk factors thereof were assessed.

Cover image of the 45th Conference Proceedings: Three black-and-white cows lounge in a spring field. Yellow background.

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Published

2012-09-20

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2012

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