. Agri-news. Agriculture. June 16, 1975 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MYCOPLASMA MASTITIS IS SERIOUS Although relatively uncommon, mycoplasma mastitis is a very serious form of mastitis in dairy cattle. An indication of its seriousness can be gauged by the following comment: "I just wish we'd kept her isolated 'til we'd checked her out thoroughly for mastitis," one dairyman said ruefully. "If we had, maybe we wouldn't be in this mess. The vet says 75 per cent of the affected cows may have to be slaughtered and and that milk production is lost for the rest of the lactation period in the
. Agri-news. Agriculture. June 16, 1975 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MYCOPLASMA MASTITIS IS SERIOUS Although relatively uncommon, mycoplasma mastitis is a very serious form of mastitis in dairy cattle. An indication of its seriousness can be gauged by the following comment: "I just wish we'd kept her isolated 'til we'd checked her out thoroughly for mastitis," one dairyman said ruefully. "If we had, maybe we wouldn't be in this mess. The vet says 75 per cent of the affected cows may have to be slaughtered and and that milk production is lost for the rest of the lactation period in the sick ; Little is known about how the disease is transmitted, according to Alberta Agriculture's cattle extension veterinarian, Frank Baker. He says poor milking hygiene, faulty milking machines, the use of a common syringe and needle while carrying out mass mastitis treatments and buying replacement cows from public sale yards have all been blamed tor tne spread of the disease. Experimentally, it is readily transmitted through inoculations into a quarter or by applying infected secretions to the skin of a teat. Typical signs of mycoplasma mastitis in a lactating cow are sudden swelling of the udder, a rapid drop in milk production and a 'pussy' discharge in one or more quarters. Usually all four quarters become involved and affected cows may have a mild, temporary fever. However, they do not usually appear sick. Diagnosis A diagnosis may bo m&de from these typical clinical symptoms, but, because of the seriousness of the disease, it should always be confirmed by a veterinarian. He will obtain a laboratory confirmation which requires special techniques and a special culture media. (cont'd). Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Alberta. Alberta Agriculture. Communications Branch; Alber
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