By Ferrieres, Alexis and François, Pierre-Michel and Raboisson, Didier and Roque, Jean-Louis and Roy, Christophe, The Veterinary Journal, 2012
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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1090023311003777
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1090023311003777
Description
Udder-thigh dermatitis (UTD) is a common disease in dairy cattle. The aim of this study was to define UTD incidence, its risk factors and the involved pathogens. Of 74 respondents, 72 (97%) reported having had the disease. On those farms the incidence was 5.3 cases per 100 cow years. The odds ratio (OR) of UTD in primiparous compared to multiparous cows was 23.4 (95% CI 17.3–33.8). Compared to tied stalls, the ORs of UTD were 0.65 (95% CI 0.45–0.92) and 0.43 (95% CI 0.24–0.71) for free stalls and straw yards, respectively. Udder oedema was reported in 98.3% of cows with UTD. The most common bacteria isolated from affected skin were Fusobacterium spp. (12/14 cases). This study suggests that UTD management should focus on local treatment, reducing udder oedema and increasing exercise.
Udder-thigh dermatitis (UTD) is a common disease in dairy cattle. The aim of this study was to define UTD incidence, its risk factors and the involved pathogens. Of 74 respondents, 72 (97%) reported having had the disease. On those farms the incidence was 5.3 cases per 100 cow years. The odds ratio (OR) of UTD in primiparous compared to multiparous cows was 23.4 (95% CI 17.3–33.8). Compared to tied stalls, the ORs of UTD were 0.65 (95% CI 0.45–0.92) and 0.43 (95% CI 0.24–0.71) for free stalls and straw yards, respectively. Udder oedema was reported in 98.3% of cows with UTD. The most common bacteria isolated from affected skin were Fusobacterium spp. (12/14 cases). This study suggests that UTD management should focus on local treatment, reducing udder oedema and increasing exercise.
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