As the global population approaches 9.7 billion inhabitants by the year 2050, humanity
faces enormous challenges to feed, house, and provide basic living requirements for the …

In its simplest form, longevity is defined as the ability to live a long life. Within the dairy
industry, longevity has been defined and measured in many different ways, and the aim of …

No nationwide studies of the incidence rate of clinical mastitis (IRCM) have been conducted
in Canada. Because the IRCM and distribution of mastitis-causing bacteria may show …

The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between udder and leg hygiene
scores of lactating dairy cattle and measures of subclinical mastitis. Study animals (n= 1250) …

Bulk milk somatic cell count (BMSCC), individual cow somatic cell count (ICSCC), and
incidence rate of clinical mastitis (IRCM) are all udder health parameters. So far, no studies …

A systematic review of the scientific literature on relationships between management
practices used on dairy farms and herd somatic cell count (SCC) was undertaken to …

Contagious diseases are a threat to animal health and productivity, both nationally and at
the farm level. This makes implementation of biosecurity measures to prevent their …

Worldwide, programs to control mastitis are implemented using different strategies to reach
farmers. Even though education materials and best practices may be technically optimal …

Intra-mammary (IM) bacterial infection in cattle can result in clinical outcomes that range
from being acute and life-threatening to those that are chronic and sub-clinical. The typical …

When mastitis incidence increases, either infection pressure has increased or cows'
resistance has decreased. This usually indicates that farm management is not optimal …