Dr. iCow Desk
Dear Dr. iCow,
My cow gave birth two weeks ago and was affected by mastitis. After treatment the teat which was affected produces nothing. What do I do?
Yours, iCow Smart Farmer, Priscilla
Dear Priscilla,
Mastitis in a cow is caused by pathogens especially staphylococci and streptococci germs. These could have caused extensive damage of tissues in the affected quarter after the invasion and that is why there is very little or no milk from this quarter. These contagious germs are mostly spread during milking by the milker’s hands, beddings used in the cow’s house, contaminated water used for udder preparation before milking, teat wounds and flies. To avoid new infection it is important to practice proper milking hygiene by using; milking salve, an infective germicide as after-milking teat dip, like Mastrite, maintain clean and dry beddings for the cow and keep the milking shed clean and dry. Please tell friends &farmers to dial *285# to register and join iCow. Visit iCow menu for much more by dialing *285# including registering your livestock with us under No. 4 Precision farming, and also learn more from our Library.
Thank you.
Your friend and advisor, Dr. iCow