Mastitis on the air

Recently, Pamela Ruegg, veterinarian and extension milk quality specialist with the University of Wisconsin Department of Dairy Science, was interviewed on the subject of mastitis. During the 3-minute interview, Ruegg discussed:

• What mastitis is.
• New research discoveries.
• Surprises in the research.
• Reason for the surprise.
• Implications for dairy operations.
• Results of a study that looked at resistance to antibiotics commonly used to treat mastitis.

Listen to the interview.

Source: UW Milk Quality

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