Dry Cow Therapy and Mastitis Control, An Observational Study

Authors

  • W. M. Sischo Department of Veterinary Science, Penn State, University Park, PA
  • G. Y. Miller Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
  • L. E. Heider Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19916765

Keywords:

mastitis control, dairy, observational studies, cow therapy, dry cow therapy

Abstract

A cross-sectional study involving 1032 dairy farms in Ohio was conducted with the objective to evaluate the effectiveness of mastitis control measures in a contemporary dairy environment. Recently published observational studies have found varying effectiveness of common mastitis control practices, particularly nonlactating cow therapy (dry cow therapy, DCT).

Cover image of the 24th Conference Proceedings: A herd of cattle stand in a green field beneath two palm trees. In the foreground is a mother cow, resting her head on the back of her calf, who is nestled against her side. Beneath the photo is the conference theme, written in black italics: Go For The Magic In Orlando. Light blue background.

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Published

1991-09-18

Issue

1991

Section

Research Summaries

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