MASTITE EM REBANHOS BOVINOS: REVISÃO DE LITERATURA

Abstract

Milk is one of the main foods found daily on the brazilian table, coming from small or large producers, moves a large part of the economy, however, there are still some disadvantages such as the high cost of production, low amount paid to the producer and the lack of incentive policies for the activity. Among the morbidities that affect animals, mastitis is one of the main pathologies, as it is: easy contagion, high proliferation and great severity, thus resulting in decreased productivity, lower product quality and in some cases the death of the animal may occur infected. The damage caused by the disease can reach 25% of the economic losses of the activity. The key point of this study is to understand what this pathology is, how it manifests, how the animals get infected and how prevention should be carried out. The best way to control the spread and spread of the etiologic agent is to be aware of prevention, taking basic care with hygiene and daily supervision of the animals.