Milking Practice and Risk Factors for Bovine Mastitis | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Sciences | ||
| Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 03 November 2025 PDF (501.5 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejvs.2025.404733.2970 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Ismail Gharbi1; Seddik Kebbal2; Nadia Hezil3; Kahina Chabane3; Rédha Belala2; Amina Dechicha2; Djamila BAAZIZE -AMMI2; karim Rahal2; Nora MIMOUNE* 4 | ||
| 1Blida University, | ||
| 2Soumaa, Saad Dahleb University 1 | ||
| 3Blida University | ||
| 4Higher National Veterinary School, Algiers, Algeria | ||
| Abstract | ||
| In Algeria, simple omissions in the milking routine, such as the absence of teat post-dipping, increase the risk of deteriorating udder health at the herd level. To identify these critical control points, we conducted a case-control study on 27 dairy farms in the North of Algeria, whose health status was established by longitudinal monitoring of bulk tank milk (California Mastitis Test). The analysis revealed that three practices were significantly associated with problematic status: failure to eliminate foremilk (OR = 5.4), omission of teat pre- and post-dipping (OR = 4.9), and inadequate teat drying (OR = 4.9). These results, contextualized by a cross-sectional survey showing widespread hygiene deficiencies, demonstrate that specific and modifiable failures are the main levers for improvement. We conclude that the risk of mastitis at herd level in the Ouaguenoun region is mainly determined by the omission of simple, but critical, hygiene gestures during milking. By prioritizing the risk factors, our analysis revealed three preponderant control points: non-elimination of first sprays, absence of teat disinfection and inadequate udder drying. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Cows; mastitis; milking; practice; risk factor | ||
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