Clinical Mastitis and Bacterial Isolates in Dairy Cows at ASAS Dairy Farm, Iringa, Tanzania

Authors

  • E.C.J.H. Phiri Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O.Box 3017 Morogoro, Tanzania
  • A.E. Pereka Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.O.Box 3017 Morogoro, Tanzania
  • M.N. Mgassa Department of Veterinary Surgery, Reproduction and Obstetrics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture, P.0.Box 3016 Morogoro Tanzania
  • T. Larsen Deparbnent of Animal Health and Welfare, Danish Institute of Agriculture Sciences, Research Centre Foulum P.O.Box 39 DK 8830 Tjele, Denmark

Keywords:

Dairy, Cow, Inflammation, Udder, Mammary gland

Abstract

Clinical mastitis and distribution of pathogens in dairy cows was observed in 100 cows at ASAS dairy farm, Iringa, Tanzania. It was found that 8 animals (8%) had clinical mastitis and 26 cows tested positive (26%) with indicator paper for udder control (Bovi - Vet Derunark). Out of the 26 milk samples cultured for bacteria isolation 15 samples showed bacteria growth. The most isolates were Staphylococcus aureus (53.3%), Streptococcus agalactiae (13.3%), Escherichia coli (13.3%), Candida albicans (13.3%) and Proteus vulgaris (6.7%). Acute mastitis was observed in cows where Escherichia coli was isolated, mild insidious mastitis in cases where Staphylococcus aureus was isolated, while in chronic cases the most isolate was Candida albicans . It was recommended to observe teat disinfection, hygienic, proper milking management and treatment of mastitis cases.

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Published

30-09-1998

How to Cite

Phiri, E., Pereka, A., Mgassa, M. and Larsen, T. (1998) “Clinical Mastitis and Bacterial Isolates in Dairy Cows at ASAS Dairy Farm, Iringa, Tanzania”, Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 18(3), pp. 173–179. Available at: http://tvj.sua.ac.tz/vet2/index.php/TVJ/article/view/439 (Accessed: 28 April 2025).

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 3 (1998)

Section

RESEARCH ARTICLES

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