A New look at old pathogens

Streptococcus agalactiae and Staphylococcus aureus

Authors

  • R. J. Eberhart Department of Veterinary Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol0no21p83-84

Keywords:

Mastitis, Cows, microorganisms, prevention, selenium, vitamin E

Abstract

Control measures aimed at reducing the spread of and reservoir of mastitis infection are discussed. Special characteristics, diagnosis and control of Streptococcus agalactiae and Staphylococcus aureus are outlined, and the influence of Se and, possibly, vitamin E, upon resistance to mastitis is considered. Mastitis infections due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Mycoplasma are briefly described; these forms of mastitis rarely respond to antibiotics therapy.

Cover image of the 21st Volume of the Bovine Practitioner: a photo of the Louisville skyline at sunset, the lights of the skyscrapers reflecting in the river. The sky is blue and purple and for a just moment the city seems still.

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Published

1986-11-01

How to Cite

Eberhart, R. J. (1986). A New look at old pathogens: Streptococcus agalactiae and Staphylococcus aureus. The Bovine Practitioner, (21), 83–84. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol0no21p83-84

Issue

No. 21 (1986 November)

Section

Articles