Resources

Mycoplasma: What is the Significance and How To Identify It in a Herd
(David R. Wolfgang, VMD)

Mycoplasma based mastitis is one of the hardest strains to treat. The mycoplasma bacteria do not contain a cell membrane which often makes the vast majority of antibiotics ineffective. This article gives specific signs to look for to determine if there is a mycoplasma mastitis infection in individual an animals. It also provides point of contact for further information on mycoplasma mastitis.

Nutrition, Immunity and Mastitis
(Dr. Robert Van Saun)
An article on how improved nutrition for transition animals leads to better immunity and decreases incidence of mastitis. Information on nutrient supplementation, specific immunological responses and importance of nutrition during transition period.