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Reduce dry-period mastitis

Brian Miller Merck Animal Health
Jun 1, 2021
Jun 1, 2021

Application of internal teat sealant — An internal teat sealant is often recommended to provide a physical barrier to bacterial invasion of the teat canal and cistern.
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Brian Miller Merck Animal Health

Dairy cows are most susceptible to new intramammary infections during the dry period. Infection acquired during that period can have a significant impact on milk production, milk quality, herd removal and reproductive performance post-calving. Here are eight prevention strategies that can help reduce the risk that new intramammary infections develop post-calving.

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Dr. Brian Miller is a cattle technical-services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health.

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