An Evaluation of the ColiMast™ Test for Detection of Coliform Mastitis in Dairy Cattle

Authors

  • Sally Gawrylash Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1
  • Ken Leslie Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1
  • Marie Archambault Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1
  • Anna Bashiri Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20025052

Keywords:

clinical mastitis, pathogen, ColiMast™ test, growth media, coliform organism, mastitis treatment

Abstract

Since the distribution of pathogens causing clinical mastitis varies widely among dairy herds, a rapid and accurate method of determining the type of pathogen involved would be useful. The ColiMast™ test consists of selective growth media in a vial. After incubation, a color change indicates the presence of coliform organisms. This research evaluated characteristics of the ColiMast TM test for detecting coliform organisms in clinical mastitis milk samples and as a diagnostic aid in a mastitis treatment decision-making protocol.

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

2002-09-26

Issue

2002

Section

Research Summaries - Dairy II

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