Structure of teats and udder and mechanisms of milk synthesis -- Teat and udder defences against mastitis -- The mastitis organisms -- Milking machines and mastitis -- The milking routine and its effect on mastitis -- Teat disinfection -- The environment and mastitis -- Somatic cell count -- Bactoscan and total bacterial count (TBC) -- Targets and monitoring -- Treatment and dry cow therapy -- Summer mastitis -- Disorders of the udder and teats -- Residue avoidance in milk -- Best practice guides.
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Mastitis in dairy herds is a worldwide problem, with significant implications for milk yields and quality, economic losses, and animal health and welfare - effective control makes a considerable difference to the farmer and the animal. This title includes chapters covering organic dairy herds, dry period infections, and best practice procedures.