The Udder Truth Podcast

Answering All Your Mastitis Questions with Dr. Jess Shelgren

Join us for an exclusive episode featuring Dr. Jess Shelgren, DVM, a leading expert in mastitis management, as she answers your most pressing questions about mastitis in dairy cows. In this episode, we dive into interpreting on-farm testing results, collaborating with veterinarians on treatment protocols, and managing various mastitis infections, including Strep, E. coli, and Staph aureus. We also explore prevention strategies such as hygiene and teat disinfection, the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatories, and considerations for dry cow therapy and calf feeding. Dr. Shelgren tackles specific farmer inquiries about treatment failures, contagious pathogens, and bulk tank somatic cell counts. Tune in for valuable insights to help keep your herd healthy and thriving!