New factsheet on E.coli mastitis available

The implementation of control measures for contagious mastitis pathogens has successfully reduced the prevalence of these organisms in U.S. dairy herds. However, the control of environmental pathogens remains a daunting task.

To help, eXtension.org has released a new fact sheet on how to control E. coli mastitis on your farm.

To download it, go to:  http://www.extension.org/pages/61507/escherichia-colia-practical-summary-for-controlling-mastitis

For more information on on-farm milk culturing, click here.

Source: eXtension.org

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