Glossary: Clinical mastitis

Term:

Clinical mastitis

Abbreviation:
-none-

Definition:
inflammatory response of the udder: painful, red, swollen udder, with fever. This results in abnormal milk, and possibly outer visual or perceptible signs of the udder. Besides the cow can show a general illness.

Reference:
ICAR Guideline

Guidelines for Udder Health Traits in Bovine

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