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J. Dairy Sci. 2007. 90:2350-2354. doi:10.3168/jds.2006-616
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Prevention of Clinical Mastitis with Barium Selenate in Dairy Goats from a Selenium-Deficient Area

J. Sánchez1, P. Montes, A. Jiménez and S. Andrés

Animal Health and Medicine Department, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, 10071 Cáceres, Spain

1 Corresponding author: peinado{at}unex.es

Mastitis is one of the most negative factors involved in the economy of dairy goat farms. The effect of selenium on mammary gland resistance to infectious diseases has been demonstrated. This work evaluates the efficacy of a slow-release Se salt (barium selenate) to reduce the incidence of clinical mastitis in goats reared on Se-deficient areas. Six hundred milking goats of the Malagueña breed, from 4 commercial dairy farms located in a Se-deficient area, were randomly allotted to 2 groups: treated group (given a subcutaneous injection of barium selenate at a dose of 1 mg of Se/kg of body weight 15 d before mating) and control group (no supplement). During the lactation the does were monitored to assess the occurrence of clinical mastitis by physical examination, California Mastitis Test performance, and microbiological study. The Se content of the ration consumed previously by the animals did not meet the requirements for dairy goats. The Se injection significantly increased glutathione peroxidase activity in the treated group and had evident beneficial effects in the subsequent lactation. The somatic cell count and the incidence of clinical mastitis were significantly lower in the treated group than in the control group. However, no significant differences were found for milk composition. Thus, in Se-deficient areas, the supplementation with Se of any source in programs for prevention of clinical mastitis and improvement of milk quality is strongly recommended.

Key Words: selenium • clinical mastitis • dairy goat • somatic cell count






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