Magazine on Mastitis and Milk quality for the dairy professional

#39-2024

Focus

Insights into the interplay of energy metabolic imbalance, oxidative and inflammatory status during the transition period

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Stijn Heirbaut1* (Stijn.Heirbaut@UGent.be) and co-authors M. Girma1,2*, M.Q. Zhang1*, K. Geerinckx3, L. Vandaele4, V. Fievez1 1Laboratory for Animal Nutrition and Animal Product Quality, Department of Animal Sciences and Aquatic Ecology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Belgium2Department of Animal Science, Wollo University, PO Box, 1145, Dessie, Ethiopia3Province of Antwerp, Hooibeekhoeve,Read more

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Research Phd Theses

Engineering of bacteriophage-derived endolysins to treat streptococcal mammary gland infections

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Bacteriophages, commonly known as phages, are specialized viruses that infect bacteria. Bacteriophage infection reprograms the bacterial host, leading to the substantial production of new viral particles. In the final stage of the infection cycle, the phage releases endolysins, initiating ‘lysis-from-within’, a process that degrades the bacterial cell wall and releasesRead more

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Research Phd Theses

In vitro iron metabolism and genetic diversity of bovine-associated non-aureus staphylococci

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Helena Reydams’ thesis focused on non-aureus staphylococci and closely related mammaliicocci (NASM), which are significant causative agents of intramammary infections in lactating dairy cows, leading to mastitis—an inflammation of the mammary gland. These bacteria encompass a diverse group of 53 species and 28 subspecies, with over 26 species isolated fromRead more

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Management

Automated Mastitis Pattern Analysis Tool simplifies mastitis control on UK farms

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In late spring of 2022, the United Kingdom rolled out its new automated Mastitis Pattern Analysis Tool (MPAT), a tool that further simplifies its long-standing Mastitis Control Plan. The easy-to-use tool analyses individual herd data and offers producers and herd managers a report on the pattern of mastitis on-farm. ItRead more

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Training

Milk & Honey: Israel’s path to milk quality and udder health excellence – Part two

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Welcome back to our exploration of Israel’s remarkable achievements in the dairy sector in “Milk & Honey: Israel’s Path to Milk Quality and Udder Health Excellence.” In our first installment, we celebrated the innovative approaches that have positioned Israel globally at the forefront of dairy technology and production. Now, we zoom in on the cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing mastitis detection and management, setting new benchmarks for milk quality and animal health. As we continue, let us modestly explore the advanced tools and methods that not only underscore Israel’s role but also hold the promise of enhancing the dairy industry’s future. Join us to learn more about these impactful innovations.

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