Treatment of mastitis in cattle

Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract. 2015 Mar;31(1):17-46, v. doi: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2014.11.010.

Abstract

The understanding of mastitis, its cause, and the rationale for treatment or nontreatment of mastitis under various circumstances continues to evolve. This article presents research-based evidence about the use or nonuse of drugs to treat mastitis. Nondrug factors involved in decision making about mastitis, including cow characteristics and the epidemiology of mastitis, are also briefly discussed. This article provides information that helps in the making of knowledgeable, evidence-based decisions about therapy for mastitis. Focus is primarily on the use of antimicrobial drugs.

Keywords: Antimicrobial; Cow; Dairy; Dry; Evidence; Lactating; Mastitis; Therapy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Infective Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Cattle
  • Dairying / methods
  • Decision Making
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Female
  • Lactation
  • Mastitis, Bovine / drug therapy*
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / veterinary
  • Veterinary Medicine / methods

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents