Therapeutic Management of Clinical Mastitis in Cows

A total of eight cows in their 3rd-5th lactation were selected for the study. Diagnosis was made on the basis of physical examination of udder and milk sample, California mastitis test (CMT) and milk pH. Cultural examination revealed the presence of Staphylococcus spp. and E. coli and antibiotic susceptibility test showed highly sensitivity to gentamicin and enrofloxacin. Treatment instituted with antibiotic based on antibiotic susceptibility test, anti-inflammatory, vitamin with antioxidant properties and application of anti-inflammary and anti-microbial ointment was effective in management of clinical mastitis.