Mastitis

Inflammation of the mammary gland, mostly of bacterial origin, reducing milk yield and quality.

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Clinical Signs

Systemic

Pyrexia Depression

General Systemic Signs

Inappetence

Reproductive

Reduced milk production Required Teat vesicle Mastitis Pathognomonic Mammary gland heat Specific

Postmortem Findings

Carcass dehydration

Generalized congestion of visceral organs

Fibrinous exudate on serosal surfaces

Inflamed mammary gland with purulent secretion

Diagnosis

California Mastitis Test

Rapid screening of milk somatic cells for subclinical mastitis.

Clinical examination

Careful history and physical examination focusing on the presenting syndrome.

Laboratory testing

Hematology, biochemistry, and serology to support the clinical suspicion.

Microbiological culture

Isolation and identification of the causative agent where applicable.

Molecular diagnostics (PCR)

Nucleic-acid based detection for rapid and specific confirmation.

Treatment

Supportive care

Fluid therapy, nutritional support, and rest.

Antipyretic therapy

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to control pyrexia and inflammation.

Antimicrobial therapy

Targeted antibiotics based on culture and sensitivity, respecting withdrawal periods.

Prevention & Control

Biosecurity

Strict disinfection, quarantine of new arrivals, and controlled access.

Herd health monitoring

Early detection and isolation of clinically affected animals.

Milking hygiene

Proper teat disinfection and dry-cow therapy to reduce new infections.

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Host Species

Cattle Primary host Susceptibility: susceptible
Buffalo Primary host Susceptibility: susceptible
Sheep Primary host Susceptibility: susceptible
Goat Primary host Susceptibility: susceptible
Calf Primary host Susceptibility: susceptible

Classification

Etiology Multifactorial bacterial disease
Transmissibility contagious
Infectiousness infectious
Occurrence Patterns

endemic, sporadic

Disease Courses

acute, chronic

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