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Mastitis

Mastitis is the irritation of the mammary organ and udder tissue, and is a noteworthy endemic infection of dairy cows. Mastitis occurs when bacteria (or bugs) get into the udder which causes an infection. These bacteria can be introduced many different ways such as: poor milking procedures, milking machine faults, teat injuries, and direct exposure to bacteria in the environment. The most visible sign of mastitis is a change in the milk such as clots, looking watery and/or bloody. The udder may also be warm, swollen and painful to the touch and is sometimes accompanied by fever, depression, and lack of appetite. All cows with mastitis will also have an increase in Somatic Cell Count (SCC).

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