Basic Mastitis Microbiology for Veterinary Technicians

Authors

  • Patrick J. Gorden Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ames, IA 50011
  • Leo L. Timms Iowa State University Department of Animal Science, Ames, IA 50011

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20084390

Keywords:

Mastitis culturing, milk quality, veterinary technicians, day-to-day operation, treatment

Abstract

Mastitis culturing programs provide a wealth of information to dairy farms for their milk quality control and treatment programs. Labs providing this information can be in-house at veterinary clinics or on-farm. Laboratories must have established protocols for collecting and handling proper samples, identifying bacterial isolates, reporting results and quality control. Veterinary technicians can be integral in the setting up and day-to-day operation of these labs, both in-house and on-farm.

Cover image of the 41st Conference Proceedings: A herd of cattle standing in the field, framed by a cloudy sky. Yellow background.

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Published

2008-09-25

Issue

2008

Section

Veterinary Technician Session