Effects of teat dilators, teat cannula and a natural teat insert (NIT) on teat cistern lining during temporary cessation of milking

Authors

  • T. Geishauser Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Canada
  • C. Seeh Ambulatory and Obstetrical Veterinary Clinic, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
  • H. Bostedt Ambulatory and Obstetrical Veterinary Clinic, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1998no32.2p36-38

Keywords:

cannulae, cows, endoscopy, inflammation, lactation, mammary glands, milking, teat diseases, teats

Abstract

Three lactating cows each were inserted with a teat dilator, a gut string teat dilator, a teat cannula or a natural insert into all teats. All teats of 3 control cows were not treated. Milking was ceased for 5 days and all devices were left in the teats during that period. All teats were examined by endoscopy before and after insertion. By day 6, all teats inserted with a teat dilator, a gut string teat dilator or a teat cannula showed severe proliferative inflammation and injuries of the teat cistern lining. All teats inserted with the natural insert and controls were grossly normal.

Cover image of Volume 32.2 of the Bovine Practitioner: a photo of Riverfront Park in Spokane, WA in the late afternoon.

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Published

1998-05-01

How to Cite

Geishauser, T., Seeh, C., & Bostedt, H. (1998). Effects of teat dilators, teat cannula and a natural teat insert (NIT) on teat cistern lining during temporary cessation of milking. The Bovine Practitioner, 1998(32.2), 36–38. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1998no32.2p36-38

Issue

No. 32.2 (1998 May)

Section

Articles