How to manage e.coli mastitis in dairy cows

Vet, Rebecca Hodgson of Oakhill Farm Vets, shares her advice on how to treat, prevent and control environmental infections on-farm

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
clock • 6 min read
Bedding is an important factor in reducing the risk of e.coli on-farm.
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Bedding is an important factor in reducing the risk of e.coli on-farm.

E.coli is an environmental pathogen which can cause severe mastitis infections on-farm. Equating to 50% of all mastitis cases on UK dairy farms, environmental infections can have significant financial...

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