TRI-SODIUM CITRATE: A SUPPORTIVE THERAPY FOR MASTITIS IN DAIRY COWS

A.P. Surendar; M. Dharani

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v55i4.181136

Authors

A.P. Surendar Founder and Chief Consultant or PetBliss Animal Multispeciality Clinic, Kolathur, Chennai 600 099.
M. Dharani Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Udumalpet - 642 205.

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v55i4.181136

Keywords:

Mastitis, Tri-sodium citrate, pH, somatic cell count, udder hygiene, Mastitis, Tri-sodium citrate, pH, Somatic cell count, Udder hygiene Antibiotic residue

Abstract

Mastitis remains one of the most significant health issues in dairy herds, reducing both productivity and profitability. In this study, 86 cows with different forms of mastitis were clinically evaluated at the Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, Namakkal. The affected quarters showed an increased milk pH ranging from 7.6 to 8.0 and somatic cell counts between 1.5–5 × 105 cells/ml. Collected samples were subjected to bacteriological culture and antibiotic sensitivity testing. A treatment regimen combining local udder sanitation with 3% potassium permanganate, intramammary flushing with saline and metronidazole, systemic administration of 15mg per kg.bw tri-sodium citrate intravenously, 2mg per kg.bw tolfenamic acid intravenously, antihistamines, oxytocin, and supportive vitamin supplementation was adopted. Post-treatment observations revealed normalization of milk pH (6.5–6.7) and somatic cell counts (0.5–1 × 105/ml). Clinical recovery was achieved in 96% of cases, while 4% progressed to fibrosis or gangrenous changes. The results highlight tri-sodium citrate as a cost-effective, residue-free adjunct in mastitis therapy, reducing reliance on antibiotics and safeguarding milk quality.

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