Effect of pre-milking teat disinfection on new mastitis infection rates of dairy cows

ConclusionSCC and new infection rates were similar in non-disinfected teats and disinfected (pre-milking) teats. The routine application of pre-milking teat disinfectant in pasture-grazed herds is unlikely to be of benefit where herd SCC is below 200  × 103 cells/mL.
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research