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Journal of Dairy Science Vol. 78 No. 10 2285-2293
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Mastitis of Periparturient Holstein Cattle: A Phenotypic and Genetic Study

Johann C. Detilleux 1, Marcus E. Kehrli Jr. 2, A. E. Freeman 1, Larry K. Fox 3, and David H. Kelley 1

1 Iowa State University, Ames 50011
2 National Animal Disease Center, USDA-ARS, Ames, IA 50010-0070
3 Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman 99164

Environmental and genetic factors affecting somatic cell scores, clinical mastitis, and IMI by minor and major pathogens were studied on 137 periparturient Holstein cows selected for milk production. Environmental effects were obtained by generalized least squares and logistic regression. Genetic parameters were from BLUP and threshold animal models. Lactation number affected the number of quarters with clinical mastitis and the number of quarters infected with minor pathogens. The DIM affected somatic cell score and number of quarters infected with major pathogens. Heritabilities for all mastitis indicators averaged 10%, but differences occurred among the indicators. Correlations between breeding values of the number of quarters infected with minor pathogens and the number infected with major pathogens were antagonistic and statistically significant.

Key Words: genetic • mastitis • parturition • cattle

Submitted on March 28, 1994
Accepted on May 9, 1995




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