Control of mastitis in dairy sheep and goats. (2nd May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Manning, Al; Vasileiou, Natalia; Crilly, JP
• Is Part Of: Livestock. Volume 26:Number 3(2021)
• Page Start: 161
• Page End: 168
• Publication Date: 2021-05-02
• Subjects: sheep -- goats -- mastitis -- clinical -- subclinical -- control; Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Livestock -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 636.08905
• DOI: 10.12968/live.2021.26.3.161
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2053-0862

Abstract

Abstract : Clinical mastitis is much less common in dairy sheep and goats than in cattle, but it is still a major cause of loss and impaired welfare. Subclinical mastitis rates range from 5–30%, but it is a significant cause of lost production and impaired milk quality. Gram-positive bacteria, in particular Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci, and contagious modes of transmission predominate. Diagnosis is complicated by higher somatic cell counts (SCC) even in uninfected udders, particular in goats. Control of mastitis requires a multimodal approach involving treatment, culling, vaccination and steps to reduce transmission.