Efficacy of a 0.1% iodine teat dip against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus agalactiae during experimental challenge.
An experimental challenge trial was performed according to the guidelines recommended by the National Mastitis Council (NMC). A 0.1% iodine teat dip (Quartermate with I-Tech) was examined. This product gave an 87.9% reduction of new intramammary infections with Staphylococcus aureus and a 66.5% reduction for Streptococcus agalactiae compared with a negative control. Teat end and teat skin characteristics remained excellent throughout the trial.
Boddie
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Mastitis Research Laboratory, Hill Farm Research Station, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Homer, LA 71040, USA.
Owens
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Foret
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Janowicz
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D000818:Animals; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002417:Cattle; D003612:Dairying / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D007455:Iodine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008321:Mammary Glands, Animal / Q000382:microbiology*; D008414:Mastitis, Bovine / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000187:drug effects*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae / Q000187:drug effects*
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D007455:Iodine