10/09/2025
The range of bacteria cultured so far this season is fairly typical for spring environmental challenge. The elevated "other/mixed bacteria" category suggests more care could be taken in the collection of samples.
A huge 91% of Strep uberis and 80% of Staph aureus samples are highly sensitive to penicillin! Mastatest technology has allowed our farmers to identify those cows that require an alternative treatment on an individual basis and therefore increase cure rates by using the correct antibiotic for each infection!
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