Mastitis Control in Dairy Herds

Mastitis Control in Dairy Cattle

Mastitis Control in Dairy Herds by Roger Blowey and Peter Edmondson provides practical guidance on preventing, diagnosing, and managing mastitis in dairy cattle. The book covers udder health, milking equipment, hygiene, somatic cell counts, and infection control, with updated guidance on organic herds, dry-period infections, robotic milking, and residue avoidance. It supports improved milk quality, animal welfare, and dairy farm profitability.

Key Features:

• Explains the causes and development of mastitis
• Covers udder and teat anatomy and common diseases
• Discusses mastitis epidemiology and risk factors
• Provides guidance on milking machine management
• Explores hygiene, disinfection, and infection prevention
• Explains somatic cell counts and their importance
• Covers dry-period infections and organic dairy systems
• Addresses robotic milking and modern herd management
• Highlights residue avoidance and best-practice procedures
• Suitable for veterinarians, farmers, dairy managers, and animal science students