Document Type : Review Artical
Authors
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Animal Health Research Division, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI), Savar, Dhaka-1341, Bangladesh
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Animal Health Research Division, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka 1341, Bangladesh
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Department of Livestock Services, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Animal Health Research Division, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Scientific Officer, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute Savar, Dhaka-1341
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Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Gono Bishwabidyalay, Savar, Dhaka-1344, Bangladesh.
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Poultry Production Research Division, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka 1341, Bangladesh
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Department of Surgery and Obstetrics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
Abstract
Mastitis is a common and highly-cost disease of various animals, which poses substantial challenge and serious implications to dairy sectors of different countries including Bangladesh. This review describes the effects of bovine mastitis among both clinical and subclinical forms, which leading to udder illness, decrease in milk quantity and quality, and severe economic losses. Subclinical mastitis is frequently overlooked due to the absence of visible clinical symptoms but poses significant challenges as it lead to considerable economic and productivity losses. In Bangladesh, the disease is intensified by elements like insufficient farmer awareness, poor hygiene practices, and the population of high-yielding crossbred cows, which exhibit greater vulnerability to infections. Investigations indicate a notable occurrence of subclinical mastitis in different areas of the country, with infection rates differing according to factors like lactation stage, parity, and breed. The economic impact encompasses diminished milk output, heightened veterinary expenses, early culling of livestock and public health issues associated with antibiotic residues and the transmission of pathogens via milk. Effective control strategies include enhanced management practices, routine screening through methods such as the California Mastitis Test, implementation of biosecurity measures, and focused treatments. Furthermore, the implementation of vaccination initiatives and the education of farmers are essential for the effective management of disease sustainability. This review highlights the critical necessity for a unified strategy in addressing mastitis control, merging scientific progress with effective on-farm practices to protect Bangladesh’s dairy sector from this ongoing challenge.
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