Prevalence of Intramammary Infections in Beef Heifers at Parturition

Authors

  • J. R. Roberson Virginia -Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, Virginia
  • T. Bailey Virginia -Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, Virginia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19985749

Keywords:

intramammary infections, parturition, elective caesareans, prevalence, beef heifer

Abstract

The prevalence of intramammary infections (IMI) in dairy heifers at parturition has been determined at several sites both within the USA and worldwide. To our knowledge, a study regarding the prevalence of IMI in beef heifers at parturition has not been performed. Because of a large number of elective caesareans in beef heifers, we were presented with the opportunity to determine the prevalence of beef heifer IMI at parturition.

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Published

1998-09-24

Issue

1998

Section

Research Summaries - Beef and General I & II