Relationship Between Antibiotic Susceptibility of Mastitis Pathogens and Treatment Outcomes

Authors

  • Fernanda G. H. Hoe Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
  • Pamela L. Ruegg Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20054839

Keywords:

mastitis therapy, efficacy, susceptibility tests, inhibitory concentration

Abstract

The efficacy of mastitis therapy depends on inherent characteristics of the pathogen, the duration of therapy, host factors and the concentration of antibiotic that can be maintained at the site of infection. Susceptibility tests of mastitis pathogens are often used to guide treatment decisions, but the clinical relevancy of susceptibility testing has been challenged. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of mastitis pathogens and outcomes of clinical mastitis.

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Published

2005-09-24

Issue

2005

Section

Research Summaries 2