Effect of pre-milking teat disinfection on new mastitis infection rates of dairy cows
Abstract Background The practise of teat disinfection prior to cluster attachment for milking is being adopted by farmers in Ireland, particularly where there are herd issues with new infection rates. Pre-milking teat disinfection has been shown to reduce bacterial numbers on teat skin and to be mos...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-04-01
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| Series: | Irish Veterinary Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13620-018-0122-4 |