New checklist to manage changes in mastitis treatment

Preventing mastitis should always be the aim, however effective treatment will always be needed. But why focus on it with clients?

• Farmers ask about it
• Only vets can deal with it
• Intervention can make a difference
• It can lead to prevention

Simplifying discussions around mastitis and focussing on a checklist can really help farmers make small yet positive steps on the way to improved mastitis management.

Boehringer Ingelheim’s Animal Health mastitis checklist sets out some easy-to-follow guidelines to work through with clients as well as questions to ask, records to look at and points for discussion.

There is also a narrated presentation by vet adviser, Kath Aplin, available on the BI Academy which talks through the steps for a typical first case of mild to moderate mastitis. It covers points such as:

• How is mastitis detected?
• How soon after mastitis detection is intramammary antibiotic treatment started?
• What is the protocol for teat cleaning prior to tube insertion?
• Long or short nozzle used?
• Frequency of treatment (one or twice daily)
• Is an anti-inflammatory injection given?

The Boehringer Ingelheim mastitis checklist is designed to be used with clients on-farm and as a tool to improve recording and monitor progress. Get in touch with your Ruminant Specialist or contact [email protected] to request your copy.

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