The Effect of 'Blitz' Treatment of Streptococcus agalactiae with Ceftiofur Sodium on Bulk Tank Somatic Cell Count and Test-day Milk Yield in a Dairy Herd in Iran

Authors

  • R. Kasravi Tehran, IRAN
  • M. Bolourchi Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, IRAN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20035338

Keywords:

Streptococcus agalactiae, subclinical mastitis, mammary tissue, ceftiofur, blitz treatment, somatic cell count, bulk tank

Abstract

Streptococcus agalactiae (S. agalactiae) continues to be one of the major causes of subclinical mastitis in dairy cows and a considerable source of economic loss for the industry, including Iranian dairy herds. High mammary tissue and milk concentrations of ceftiofur following intramammary administration have been previously demonstrated. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of ceftiofur sodium as a therapeutic for blitz treatment of S. agalactiae on bulk tank somatic cell count (BTSCC) and milk yield of infected cattle in a large dairy herd in Iran.

Author Biography

  • M. Bolourchi, Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tehran, IRAN

    Associate Professor

Cover image of the 36th Conference Proceedings: Holstein cows standing in a row at a fence. One cow has put her head through the fence and is curiously inspecting a pile of hay. Yellow background.

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Published

2003-09-18

Issue

2003

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