Focus
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Practical ways to control contagious mastitis [Longread]
Contagious mastitis mainly causes subclinical infection resulting in raised somatic cell counts. Cell counts are measured in hundreds of thousands
Management
German dairy research center proves selective dry cow therapy is possible
Until recently, blanket dry cow therapy was standard practice
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Books (French)
Interview
Interview with Norman Beggs of Udder Health Solutions
Norman Beggs is a veterinary surgeon based in County Tyrone in Northern Ireland. M2 magazine spoke to Norman about his
LAB
South African vet lab investigates mastitis-causing bacteria
Compared to other countries, there is very little data available on the diversity, epidemiology and virulence potential of mastitis-causing bacteria
