Randomized clinical trial evaluating the effects of the administration of acidogenic boluses at dry off on udder health

Authors

  • C. Florentino Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN 55108
  • Peña Mosca Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN 55108
  • M. Ruch Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN 55108
  • L. Tikofsky Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc., Duluth, GA 30029
  • W. Knauer Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN 55108
  • G. Cramer Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN 55108
  • S. Godden Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN 55108
  • L. Caixeta Veterinary Population Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN 55108

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20228639

Abstract

High milk production at dry off is a risk factor for intramam­mary infections (IMI) postpartum due to milk leakage and im­paired formation of the keratin plug during the dry period. The use of acidifying agents at dry off can induce a temporary feed intake reduction and decrease in milk yield of high-producing dairy cows. Thus, acidogenic boluses are a potential tool to help maintain udder health around the dry period. The study aim was to evaluate the effects of the administration of acidogenic boluses at dry off on udder health.

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Published

2023-07-17

Issue

No. 55 (2022): 2022 Annual Conference Proceedings

Section

Research Summaries

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