It is common practice to use mastitis and cell count patterns to see which broad area of risk is responsible for a herd’s infections. Various software packages, along with programs such as AHDB’s ...

A few words about mastitis and cows. Full disclosure: I am not a veterinarian nor do I have any formal training or expertise in animal health beyond what I have learned through practical experience ...

Bringing a new baby into the world is full of new experiences, and parents who are breastfeeding have their own unique challenges, including potentially having to figure out how to treat mastitis.

Research has shown that the average dairy farmer can improve net profitability by at least one cent per litre, with better mastitis control, reducing SCC to an achievable and sustainable level.

In short: Mastitis affects about one in five breastfeeding mothers and is the inflammation of breast tissue commonly caused by a blocked milk duct. The Australian Breastfeeding Association says more ...