Approach to Selective Dry Cow Therapy in Early Adopter Italian Dairy Farms: Why Compliance Is So Important
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2023
Citazione:
Approach to Selective Dry Cow Therapy in Early Adopter Italian Dairy Farms: Why Compliance Is So Important / M. Guadagnini, C. Gogna, C. Tolasi, G. Tolasi, G. Gnali, G. Freu, A. JAMAI MASROURE, P. Moroni. - In: ANIMALS. - ISSN 2076-2615. - 13:22(2023), pp. 3485.1-3485.7. [10.3390/ani13223485]
Abstract:
Selective dry-cow therapy (SDCT) became mandatory in Italy on 28 January 2022. During
2020, a group of farms involved in a milk quality program began a pilot experiment with SDCT in
order to understand its challenges and to identify areas for procedural improvements. The aim of
this study was to describe the challenges and results of the SDCT in early adopters’ herds with a
special focus on treatment compliance. Retrospective data from 1911 cows from 11 dairy herds were
evaluated. Somatic cell counts, clinical mastitis (CM) history, and the California Mastitis Test (CMT)
were used as criteria for SDCT. Based on the dairy herd improvement test results and CM history,
48% of all cows should have received antibiotic treatments and internal teat sealants. Adding the
CMT at dry-off increased the percentage of antibiotic-treated cows to 62%, with relevant variation
among farms. Concerning treatment compliance, 21% of the cows were “non-compliant”, suggesting
the importance of monitoring treatment compliance. In conclusion, even if commonly used selection
criteria for antibiotic treatments were used, the need for more education and in-depth monitoring
of the SDCT adoption process was clearly identified. Close collaboration and agreement between
veterinarians and farmers are key for SDCT adoption success.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
selective dry cow therapy; compliance; Italian dairy farms
Elenco autori:
M. Guadagnini, C. Gogna, C. Tolasi, G. Tolasi, G. Gnali, G. Freu, A. JAMAI MASROURE, P. Moroni
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