Subclinical mastitis prevalence in the southern Albanian region
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Subclinical Mastitis, Prevalence, Udder, Milk, BovineAbstract
Mastitis is a pathology widely extended in dairy cattle throughout the world and causes high
economic losses to the dairy farms. It also deteriorates the welfare of animals and exposes consumers to
unhealthy and low-quality products. Mastitis is classified as clinical or subclinical; clinical mastitis is
characterized by visual clinical signs that are manifested in animal udder and milk appearance. The
subclinical form of this disease is difficult to diagnose due to a lack of clinical signs. The only way to be
detected is by measuring somatic cells with specific tests. A broad regional survey was conducted in the
south Albanian region (Fier, Berat, Korçë, Gjirokastër, and Vlorë district) to estimate the prevalence of
subclinical bovine mastitis. In total, 215 cows from different farm sizes were screened for subclinical
mastitis. Milk samples were screened with the California Mastitis Test (CMT). A cow with at least one
udder quarter that resulted after screening in +1, +2, or +3 was estimated as positive for subclinical mastitis.
Analysis of collected samples demonstrates an overall prevalence of subclinical mastitis of 59% in the
southern Albania region. Fieri resulted in the district with the highest subclinical mastitis prevalence, with
68%. The results indicate the necessity of new strategies for mastitis control and prevention.
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