Update on the development of a novel dry cow therapy using a bismuth-based intramammary teat seal in combination with the bacteriocin lacticin 3147

<p/> <p>Public concerns over the widespread prophylactic use of antibiotics have led to a search for alternatives to dry cow therapy for the prevention of intramammary infections. A popular alternative is to infuse a teat seal at drying-off. The teat seal is a viscous non-antibiotic form...

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Published in:	Irish Veterinary Journal
Main Authors:	Crispie Fiona, Flynn James, Ross R Paul, Hill Colin, Meaney William J
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2004-11-01
Subjects:	Cow Udder Mastitis Dry cow therapy Teat seal Lacticin
Online Access:	http://www.irishvetjournal.org/content/57/11/652