Risk factors for severity of clinical mastitis in dairy cows

Research work shows a lack of evidence of factors influencing the severity of clinical expression of mastitis. Researchers of the current study elaborate on the association of the risk factors with severe mastitis cases. Previous studies point to the severity of clinical symptoms being influenced by an interplay of predisposing factors such as endogenous defence mechanisms, the functionality of glandular tissue in the udder, and treatment success. As it is unclear which traits characterise an