Timing: A top priority in E. coli induced mastitis

10-03-2020 | |
Hygiene is key in preventing mastitis. If you use a drying injector or teat sealer when drying off cows the utmost hygiene must be used. Photo: Henk Riswick
Hygiene is key in preventing mastitis. If you use a drying injector or teat sealer when drying off cows the utmost hygiene must be used. Photo: Henk Riswick
Cows infected with E. coli can get severely ill. Rapid intervention with supporting therapy should be a top priority. Every livestock farmer has seen it at some point: a cow suddenly becoming critically ill due to severe mastitis. Even though there are several causes, an infection with Escherichia coli (E. coli) is often quickly considered. Intervention is imperative. How to go about this however, is a matter of discussion, especially when it comes to using antibiotics. One group of vets thinks


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