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Modelling the impact of changing strategic use of dry cow therapy on the incidence and prevalence of mastitis
Reference
BBS/E/I/00000774
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Dr Eric Hillerton
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution
The Pirbright Institute
Department
The Pirbright Institute Department
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
60,670
Status
Completed
Type
Institute Project
Start date
01/10/1998
End date
30/09/2001
Duration
36 months
Abstract
1. To develop models of different dry cow therapeutic and prophylactic procedures with respect to the infection status of the gland at drying off. 2. To determine the efficacy of non- antibiotic dry cow prophylactic treatments. 3. To compare and contrast the treatments efficacy using economic models to determine the most effective regimen for the dairy industry and milk quality. 4. To develop mathematical models for mastitis control in dairy cows.
Summary
unavailable
Committee
Closed Committee - Animal Sciences (AS)
Research Topics
X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority
X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative
X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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