The Treatment and control of mastitis

A summary of a recent survey

Authors

  • Robert J. Harris Turlock, California

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1976no11p57

Keywords:

antibiotics, bovine mastitis, control, dips, Drug therapy, mastitis, penicillins, streptomycin, teats, treatment, aminoglycoside antibiotics, beta-lactam antibiotics, tetracyclines

Abstract

A summary of 72 questionnaires from the USA and Canada indicated that the tetracyclines at 5 g/cow are the most commonly used drugs in the systemic treatment of acute and chronic mastitis. In acute mastitis, penicillin (1-5 million U) plus streptomycin or neomycin (0.5-1 g) were favoured for prescription preparations. Of commercial udder preparations used, ampicillin or neomycin were most popular. The most recommended prescription for dry cow treatment was 1 million U penicillin + 0.5 g streptomycin or neomycin, with 40 ml furacin liquid as base. Most dairymen are using Bovidine or Chlorhexidine for teat dipping. 43% of 65 thought that oxytocin is very important in mastitis treatment.

Cover image of the 11th Volume of the Bovine Practitioner: journal title and AABP logo at the top of the page, and a photo of the Golden Gate Bridge at Dawn with the 9th annual conference information in the bottom right.

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Published

1976-11-01

How to Cite

Harris, R. J. (1976). The Treatment and control of mastitis: A summary of a recent survey. The Bovine Practitioner, 1976(11), 57. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1976no11p57

Issue

No. 11 (1976 November)

Section

Clinical Reports