ERA-NET Aniwha-Kolimastir Controlling the impact of Escherichia coli mastitis through modulation of immune responses Ghent University
Mastitis remains one of the main infectious diseases affecting dairy cows. Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a major causal agent of 'clinical' mastitis which frequently occurs after parturition and in the early lactation period. Incidence of E. coli mastitis has been increasing relentlessly over recent years and usually presents with acute, severe clinical effects for which current management, prevention or treatment strategies are frequently ...