The first UK investigation into reducing antibiotics use by typing mastitis pathogens has found the technique can help dairy farmers slash their use by 24%, says a report in Farmers Weekly.
Furthermore, researchers identified some strains of mastitis are cured on their own when left untreated.
It is believed the technique – pioneered in the US – could pave the way for many farmers to reduce reliance on antibiotics – without compromising animal recovery while at the same time allowing milk from untreated cows to return to the milk pool faster – saving time and money.
Read more on the Farmers Weekly website…