Prevalence of subclinical mastitis in Finnish dairy cows: changes during recent decades and impact of cow and herd factors

Prevalence of subclinical mastitis in Finnish dairy cows: changes during recent decades and impact of cow and herd factors

Abstract Background The dairy industry has undergone substantial structural changes as intensive farming has developed during recent decades. Mastitis continues to be the most common production disease of dairy cows. Nationwide surveys of mastitis prevalence are useful in monitoring udder health of...

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Main Authors: Heidi Hiitiö, Johanna Vakkamäki, Heli Simojoki, Tiina Autio, Jouni Junnila, Sinikka Pelkonen, Satu Pyörälä
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Subjects:
Prevalence
Bovine
Subclinical mastitis
SCC
Chronic subclinical mastitis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13028-017-0288-x

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