The Influence of Using a Neomycin and Chlorobutanol Compound in Dry Cow Treatment on the Control of Mastitis

Authors

  • K. M. Weinland School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907
  • W. W. Kirkham School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907
  • M. E. Morrow School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907
  • F. M. Ranck School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907
  • T. A. Ewbank School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907
  • W. M. Dillon School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907
  • C. E. Parmelee School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1977no12p88-91

Keywords:

antibiotics, drugs, dry period, mastitis, treatment, aminoglycoside antibiotics, chlorobutanol, drying off, midicines, pharmaceuticals

Abstract

Dry treatment of about one-half of a 60-cow herd with a neomycin and chlorobutanol compound over a three-year period reduced the number of positive California Mastitis Test (CMT) scores. This effect was greatest during the first ten days after calving. Streptococcal infections were reduced but not staphylococcal infections. Dry treatment with the antibiotic compound reduced the risk that a cow would be culled because of mastitis.

Cover image of the 12th Volume of the Bovine Practitioner: a photo of two women standing in front of the the Old Courthouse which is framed by the St. Louis Arch. The journal title and AABP logo are placed in the upper righthand corner and the 10th annual conference information at the bottom.

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Published

1977-11-01

How to Cite

Weinland, K. M., Kirkham, W. W., Morrow, M. E., Ranck, F. M., Ewbank, T. A., Dillon, W. M., & Parmelee, C. E. (1977). The Influence of Using a Neomycin and Chlorobutanol Compound in Dry Cow Treatment on the Control of Mastitis. The Bovine Practitioner, 1977(12), 88–91. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol1977no12p88-91

Issue

No. 12 (1977 November)

Section

Articles