Mastitis subclínica en hatos lecheros medianos del Cantón Babahoyo provincia de Los Ríos

Abstract

Using the California Mastitis Test (CMT), 736 quarters corresponding to 184 animals from 3 farms with medium milk production in the province of Los Ríos, randomly chosen, were evaluated. From the positive quarters (reactions from traces to very positive cases) a milk sample was taken to perform the test (CMT). 52.17% were positive, according to the intensity of the reaction, 30.89% were very positive (+++), 75.97% were positive (++), 49.43% were slightly positive (+) and 13.87% traces. The risk factors were evaluated with the Guide of Good Livestock Milk Production Practices. Agrocality. 2012, chapters IX, X and XI with the respective literals. 55.88% was compliance with regulations, followed by 26.47 % and 17.64% of the farms evaluated. The estimated economic losses of US $8,174 in the three herds, corresponding to US$ 96 per cow and US $0.31 per cow / day. Compliance with the regulations would reduce the incidence of subclinical mastitis on farms with medium and small-scale dairy production systems.Mediante la prueba de California Mastitis Test (CMT), se evaluaron 736 cuartos correspondientes a 184 animales de 3 fincas de mediana producción de leche en la provincia de Los Ríos, escogidas aleatoriamente. De los cuartos positivos (reacciones desde trazas hasta casos muy positivos) se tomó una muestra de leche para realizar el test (CMT). El 52,17$ 8174 en los tres hatos, correspondiendo a US$96 por vaca y a US$ 0,31 por vaca/día. Con el cumplimiento de la normativa se reduciría la incidencia de mastitis subclínica en las fincas con sistemas de producción de mediano y pequeño nivel de producción láctea