Intramammary means into the mammary tissue or udder.
Cows and sheep sometimes develop mastitis. This is an infection in the udder that leads to a high somatic cell count and loss of production. It is a very painful condition.
Both preventative and curative intramammary treatments can be used.
At the end of this session you will be able to:
- Name the intramammary products used on cattle and sheep
- Explain their mode of action
- State the correct method of administering products into the udder.
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