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Stop Mastitis Before It Ruins Your Herd!
This episode is available in English only.
In this episode of Livestock Community, Victoria Asselstine, ruminant technical consultant at Jefo, explains the causes and consequences of mastitis in dairy cattle. She highlights why it’s a major challenge for farmers and how it affects milk quality and production. Enjoy the episode!
Our guest - Victoria Asselstine
Victoria began working at a mixed-animal hospital when she was 14, marking her first experience working with dairy cows. She then attended the University of Guelph, where she completed her B.Sc. in Animal Biology. During that time, she completed an internship with Dr. Trevor DeVries which further fueled her interest in dairy cattle, particularly in health and nutrition. She continued her education at the University of Guelph, where her graduate research (M.Sc 2018; Ph.D. 2021) used OMICs technologies to understand the functional genetics influencing phenotypic differences between healthy and mastitic animals. Victoria is currently completing a post-doctorate at the University of Guelph, specializing in mastitis and feed efficiency in Holstein dairy cows. In May of 2023, she joined Jefo as a Ruminant Technical consultant.
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Timestamps
(00:25) - What is mastitis, and why is it such a significant concern in dairy farming?
(00:51) - Typical signs and symptoms of mastitis
(01:40) - What are the primary bacterial pathogens that cause mastitis in cows?
(02:40) - The economic impact of mastitis on dairy farms
(03:10) - How is mastitis diagnosed?
(04:04) - Are there preventive measures that can be taken to reduce the incidence of mastitis?
(05:36) - How does the immune system of a cow respond to mastitis?
(07:48) - What role does nutrition play in the prevention and management of mastitis?
(08:43) - How important is milking equipment in preventing mastitis?
(09:42) - What is dry cow therapy, and how does it help in controlling mastitis?
(10:58) - How does stress affect the incidence of mastitis in dairy cows?
(11:19) - Are there any emerging technologies or research in the field of mastitis management?
(12:25) - Can you discuss the role of somatic cell counts in monitoring udder health?
(13:26) - How do you handle a case where antibiotics are not effective, or resistance is a concern?
(14:32) - What advice would you give to dairy farmers for managing and preventing mastitis in their herds?
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