Treatment of Klebsiella mastitis in a Crossbred Jersey Cow
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Authors
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Venkatesan M
Department of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary College and Research Institute Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Orathanadu, Tamil Nadu, India
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Pradheep N
Undergraduate student
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Jayalakshmi K
Assistant Professor
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Yogeshpriya S
Assistant Professor
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Veeraselvam M
Assistant Professor
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Premalatha N
Professor and Head
Keywords:
Acute bovine mastitis, Cow, Klebsiella spp, Plasma fibrinogenAbstract
A four years old primiparous Jersey crossbreed cow of one-month lactating was presented with swelling of right fore quarter and straw yellow milk. The grade of CMT test on milk was (+++). Klebsiella spp., isolation done by bacteriological culture of milk using blood agar. Plasma fibrinogen and plasma protein ratio was used as an indicator for assessment of recovery. Inj.Gentamicin 5 mg /kg IV & 10 ml intramammary along with supportive therapies were given for 5 days. 12thday post treatment the milk quality drastically improved.
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Submitted
18-06-2022
Published
10-09-2025
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Case Reports
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How to Cite
Venkatesan, M., Pradheep, N., Jayalakshmi, K., Yogeshpriya, S., Veeraselvam, M., & Premalatha, N. (2025). Treatment of Klebsiella mastitis in a Crossbred Jersey Cow. Indian Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Research, 51(1), 103-108. https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v51i1.124936
