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Autore |
Blowey R. W (Roger William) |
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Titolo |
Mastitis control in dairy herds / / Roger Blowey and Peter Edmondson |
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Cambridge, Mass., : CABI, 2010 |
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ISBN |
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1-282-57576-7 |
9786612575761 |
1-84593-751-1 |
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Edizione |
[2nd ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (272 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Structure of teats and udder and mechanisms of milk synthesis -- Teat and udder defences against mastitis -- The mastitis organisms -- Milking machines and mastitis -- The milking routine and its effect on mastitis -- Teat disinfection -- The environment and mastitis -- Somatic cell count -- Bactoscan and total bacterial count (TBC) -- Targets and monitoring -- Treatment and dry cow therapy -- Summer mastitis -- Disorders of the udder and teats -- Residue avoidance in milk -- Best practice guides. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Mastitis in dairy herds is a worldwide problem, with significant implications for milk yields and quality, economic losses, and animal health and welfare - effective control makes a considerable difference to the farmer and the animal. This title includes chapters covering organic dairy herds, dry period infections, and best practice procedures. |
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