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Major Causative Bacteria of Dairy Cow Mastitis in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, 2015-2024: An Epidemiologic Survey and Analysis.

Zhao H, Guo T, Zhou Y, Zhao F, Sun Y, Wang Y, Bian Y, Tian G, Wu C, Cui Q, Zhou X, Cui J, Si H, Hao Y.

Vet Sci · 2025

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Summary

This epidemiologic survey characterises the major bacterial pathogens responsible for dairy cow mastitis in Inner Mongolia between 2015 and 2024. By identifying prevalent causative organisms and their antimicrobial resistance profiles across the region, the work provides baseline data to inform prevention strategies and treatment protocols suited to local herd conditions. Such surveillance is essential for understanding disease burden in large-scale dairy production systems and supporting evidence-based farm management.

UK applicability

Whilst the specific bacterial species prevalence may differ from UK dairy herds due to management systems and regional differences, the epidemiologic approach and antimicrobial resistance monitoring methods are directly applicable to UK disease surveillance and herd health programmes. Comparative analysis of pathogen profiles between regions could inform international best practices for mastitis control.

Key measures

Bacterial species identification and frequency; antimicrobial susceptibility patterns; geographic and temporal distribution of mastitis-causing pathogens

Outcomes reported

The study identified and characterised the major causative bacterial species responsible for clinical and subclinical mastitis in dairy herds across Inner Mongolia over a 10-year period (2015–2024). Prevalence patterns, antimicrobial resistance profiles, and temporal epidemiological trends are likely reported.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Infectious disease epidemiology in livestock production
Study type
Research
Study design
Observational epidemiologic survey
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
China
System type
Dairy cattle production
DOI
10.3390/vetsci12030197
Catalogue ID
NRmo3d4gae-09t

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