Effect of a shielded liner on new mastitis infection.
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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State Veterinary Laboratory, Bergen, Minde, Norway.
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D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D003612:Dairying / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D008414:Mastitis, Bovine / Q000517:prevention & control*