The Effect of Metaphylactic Intramammary Infusion of 200 mg Cephapirin Sodium per Quarter in Dairy Cattle at 2-3 Weeks Prepartum on Selected Postpartum Production Parameters

Authors

  • P. Rapnicki University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Saint Paul, MN
  • S. C. Stewart University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Saint Paul, MN
  • R. J. Farnsworth University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Saint Paul, MN
  • R. F. Bey University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Saint Paul, MN
  • J. B. Rosenberg Fort Dodge Animal Health, Overland Park, KS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20054881

Keywords:

metaphylactic, intramammary infusion, prepartum, production parameters, post calving

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of a metaphylactic prepartum intramammary infusion of 200 mg cephapirin sodium (Cefa-Lak®) per quarter in heifers and mature dairy cows. Treated and control animals from a large, well-managed herd were evaluated for selected production parameters during the immediate post calving period.

Cover image of the 38th Conference Proceedings: A cow nuzzles her newborn calf in a stall with straw bedding. Both are content. Yellow background.

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Published

2005-09-24

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2005

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