Abstract
This manuscript reviews the most recent knowledge about small ruminant mastitis, pointing out the etiological, epidemiological
and control aspects of mastitis. The prevalence of subclinical mastitis in small ruminants averages 5–30%, but the annual incidence
of clinical mastitis is generally lower than 5%. Staphylococcus spp., are the most prevalent pathogens responsible for intramammary
infection in small ruminants. Mastitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus should be eliminated because of the severity of the clinical
symptoms and also because of the risk of contamination of milk products by thermostable toxins. The public health impact of other
pathogens causing mastitis is also emphasized in this review, and the efficacy of diagnostic tools is discussed, especially diagnostic
bacteriological tests and determination of milk somatic cell counts (MSCC). Several mastitis control strategies are discussed, such
as milking procedures, teat dip disinfection and selective dry-off therapy.
AbstractThis manuscript reviews the most recent knowledge about small ruminant mastitis, pointing out the etiological, epidemiologicaland control aspects of mastitis. The prevalence of subclinical mastitis in small ruminants averages 5–30%, but the annual incidenceof clinical mastitis is generally lower than 5%. Staphylococcus spp., are the most prevalent pathogens responsible for intramammaryinfection in small ruminants. Mastitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus should be eliminated because of the severity of the clinicalsymptoms and also because of the risk of contamination of milk products by thermostable toxins. The public health impact of otherpathogens causing mastitis is also emphasized in this review, and the efficacy of diagnostic tools is discussed, especially diagnosticbacteriological tests and determination of milk somatic cell counts (MSCC). Several mastitis control strategies are discussed, suchas milking procedures, teat dip disinfection and selective dry-off therapy.
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