MASTITIS IN EWES: somatic cell counts, pathogens and antibiotic resistance
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https://doi.org/10.15414/jmbfs.2019/20.9.3.661-670Keywords:
mastitis, somatic cell counts, pathogens, non-infectious factors, milk performanceAbstract
The aim of paper review is to describe the influence of somatic cell count (SCC) in the milk of ewes on the composition and milk production associated with the presence of mastitis pathogens as well as the assessment of the effects of non-infectious factors such as breed, number of lambs, order and stage of lactation, age, oestrus, livestock management, the impact of the month, the season to change the SCC in the milk of ewes. It also points to the possible physiological value of SCC in sheep milk for udder health assessment as it is generally accepted for dairy cows. The important part of this paper is to show antimicrobial resistance of mastitis pathogens. The more complex results obtained in Slovakia under experimental and practical conditions are discussed. In conclusion, taking into account all mentioned factors and studies, SCC could play important role in management of dairy ewes breeding to get acceptable milk performances and good udder health at comparable physiological levels as in dairy cows. Regular milk recording could significantly contribute to effort of farmers in mastitis control program.Downloads
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2019-12-01
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Tvarožková, K., TanÄin, V., Holko, I., UhrinÄaÅ¥, M., & MaÄuhová, L. (2019). MASTITIS IN EWES: somatic cell counts, pathogens and antibiotic resistance. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, 9(3), 661–670. https://doi.org/10.15414/jmbfs.2019/20.9.3.661-670
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