Latest News From Mastitis

 How to Prevent Mastitis in Beef Cows
How to Prevent Mastitis in Beef Cows

Although mastitis, an infection of the udder, is often considered a dairy cow problem, the disease can also impact beef cows. Here's what to look for to keep beef herds healthy.

Graduate Students Encouraged to Apply for Travel Scholarship to Conference
Graduate Students Encouraged to Apply for Travel Scholarship to Conference

Full-time graduate students interested in controlling mastitis, promoting udder health and improving milk quality can apply for the NMC Scholars Program to attend the National Mastitis Council​ Annual Meeting.

Mastitis in Beef Cows: What You Need to Know
Mastitis in Beef Cows: What You Need to Know

Although mastitis, an infection of the udder, is often considered a dairy cow problem, the disease may also impact beef producers. Here's what you need to know and look for and how to help protect your herd.

The Technology Transfer Session will take place during the NMC Annual Meeting, Jan. 28-31, 2020, in Orlando, Fla.
NMC Seeks Manuscript Submissions

Research highlights milk quality, udder health, mastitis research.

Funding for the NMC Scholars program comes from NMC members’ and supporters’ generous contributions.
NMC Begins Search for Scholars Applicants

Four graduate students will earn trip to annual meeting in Orlando, Florida.

The American Association of Veterinary State Boards approved up to 56 Registry of Approved Continuing Education- (RACE) approved continuing education units (CEU) for the NMC Annual Meeting.
NMC Offers Stipends to First-Time Conference Attendees

NMC is offering ten, $200 travel stipends to dairy producers and practicing bovine veterinarians to attend the NMC 58th Annual Meeting, Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 2019, at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront in Savannah, Ga.

Up to 10 continuing education credits can be earned in just 1 day.
NMC Conference Offers 15 Short Courses

Leading milk quality experts from around the world will deliver 15 short courses at the 2019 NMC Annual Meeting, January 29-February 1, in Savannah, Georgia.

The National Mastitis Council (NMC) is now accepting manuscripts for its 2019 Technology Transfer Session (TTS). Manuscripts will be accepted through Sept. 30.
NMC Calls for Manuscript Submissions

Research papers highlight latest milk quality, udder health research.

Cornell Researchers Explore Stem Cell Therapy for Mastitis

Mastitis is the most expensive disease in the dairy industry. Each clinical case can cost a dairy farmer more than $400 and damages both the cow's future output as well as her comfort.

Gerlinde Van de Walle, DVM, PhD, at Cornell University, sees potential for stem-cell therapy to help restore mammary tissues following mastitis infections.
Cornell Researchers Explore Stem Cell Therapy for Mastitis

Mastitis is the most expensive disease in the dairy industry. Each clinical case can cost a dairy farmer more than $400 and damages both the cow's future output as well as her comfort.

Best of BoVet: Elanco Announces FDA Approval of Imrestor for Mastitis Prevention

Pivotal efficacy studies conducted for FDA approval showed a 28 percent reduction in clinical mastitis.

National Mastitis Council seeks scholars applicants
National Mastitis Council seeks scholars applicants

Graduate students interested in milk quality could win trip to NMC meeting.

culture.jpg
Cornell study: Dairies can save thousands with strategic mastitis treatment

Study results indicate culture-based treatment can be more economical than blanket treatment.