Rethinking Coliform Vaccine Programs

Authors

  • J. L. Burton Department of Animal Science, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI 48824
  • R. J. Erskine Department of Animal Science, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI 48824

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20025015

Keywords:

core-antigen vaccine, coliform mastitis, herd health program, vaccination protocols

Abstract

Core-antigen vaccine technology has been available for the prevention of coliform mastitis for over ten years. However, unresolved issues regarding the most effective method to incorporate this technology into a dairy herd health program remain. These include number of vaccinations, effect of vaccinations on milk production of cows, and if risk factors associated with the incidence of clinical coliform mastitis correlate to vaccination schedules. This paper will discuss the immunological justification and limitations of vaccination protocols for coliform mastitis, and propose applications of this information.

Cover image of the 35th Conference Proceedings: Holstein cows standing in a row at a fence. A small group of cattle are bunched together in a pen. Yellow background.

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Published

2020-02-25

Issue

2002

Section

Dairy Sessions

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