Reducing Mastitis Pressure in Buildings

Environmental mastitis pathogens are naturally present in the housed environment, but problems occur when the pathogen pressure becomes too high.

This Farming Note covers:

• What encourages environmental mastitis?
• Reducing humidity
• Loose housing risk
• Which bedding is the most hygienic?
• Bedding conditioners - prices

Issued December 2015.

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