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Effect of a shielded liner on new mastitis infection

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 June 2009

Martin Binde ,
Hans Peter Melby ,
Asbjørn Ask ,
Andreas Lund  and
Svein AA. Vangdal
Martin Binde
Affiliation:
State Veterinary Laboratory in Bergen, Box 40, 5032 Minde, Norway
Hans Peter Melby
Affiliation:
State Veterinary Laboratory for Northern Norway, Harstad, Norway
Asbjørn Ask
Affiliation:
Western Norway Dairy Cooperative, Bergen, Norway
Andreas Lund
Affiliation:
State Veterinary Laboratory for Northern Norway, Harstad, Norway
Svein AA. Vangdal
Affiliation:
Western Norway Dairy Cooperative, Bergen, Norway
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Summary

Results from a field trial involving 23 Norwegian dairy herds support the theory that deflector shields inserted into the teatcup liner can reduce the risk of intramammary infection. However, the effectiveness of this measure is questionable in cows already infected and in problem herds.

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Original Articles
Information
Journal of Dairy Research , Volume 56 , Issue 1 , February 1989 , pp. 55 - 59
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Copyright © Proprietors of Journal of Dairy Research 1989

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