Treatment of gram-negative Mastitis

Abstract

Gram-negative mastitis is caused by bacteria which persist and propagate in the farm environment. Feces, bedding, and water sources often are implicated. Examples of environmental pathogens include Escherichia coli, Klebsiella sp., and Enterobacter sp. There probably exist real differences in the clinical behavior of mastitis caused by different environmenta pathogens, but this hypothesis is not supported by scientific observations. Although contagious spread of these bacteria is possible, transmission from the environment is more likely.