Can Use of a Teat Sealant Alone Prevent New Cases of Mammary Infection During a Dry Period?

Project Overview

FNE04-509
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 2004: $8,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2004
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $23,280.00
Region: Northeast
State: New York
Project Leader:
Willard De Golyer
Email
Table Rock Farm, Inc.

Commodities

  • Animal Products: dairy

Practices

  • Animal Production: preventive practices
  • Farm Business Management: whole farm planning

    Proposal summary:

    For dairy cattle, the dry period brings high risk for mammary gland infections. Industry-standard practice calls for every lactating animal to be treated with high dose intramammary antibiotic at dry off. This project will examine if this practice can be eliminated in lower-risk cows by employing a new teat sealant. Outreach will be through publications, press releases to major industry magazines, and the Northeast Dairy Producers Association.

    Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.