Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and A. H., R. S. Pura in collaboration with J&K State Council for Science & Technology, DST, J&K Government organized Symposium and Workshop on “Update on Prevention and Treatment of Bovine Mastitis” at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and A. H., R. S. Pura 26th March, 2009. Hon`ble Vice-Chancellor SKUAST-J, Prof. B. Mishra was the chief guest on the inaugural function. Dr D. Swarup, Principal Scientist & Head, Division of Veterinary Medicine, I.V.R.I., Bareilly and Dr. Y. V. Gupta Director Animal Husbandry, Jammu were the guests of honour. The programme started with the lighting of traditional lamp. Speaking on the occasion Prof. B. Mishra informed that the perpetual growth in human population and sustained growth in per capita income are deriving for rapid growth in demand for animal feed and better breeding stock of livestock and allied species for increased production of livestock. However, to meet the future demand of these products not only for domestic purpose but also to create surplus for export, there is need to increase the production of livestock products scientifically. Mastitis, the inflammation of mammary gland continues to be the major problem confronting the dairy industry. The disease causes heavy economic losses through decreased milk production, poor quality of milk, discarded milk losses, reduced productive life, reduced market value and cost of veterinary service and drugs. The disease besides causing great economical losses to the farmer greatly confronts the dairy industry. He emphasized that prevention and control of mastitis is warranted in post WTO scenario, to export good quality dairy products. India is marching ahead with quality improvement programme in agricultural sector and dairy industry is attracting maximum attention on quality front. The disease besides causing great economical losses to the farmer greatly confronts the dairy industry. He emphasized that prevention and control of mastitis is warranted in post WTO scenario, to export good quality dairy products. India is marching ahead with quality improvement programme in agricultural sector and dairy industry is attracting maximum attention on quality front.
Prof. Mishra informed that currently antibiotics are the only proven method of mastitis therapy. However, most of the antibiotics are inefficacious and contaminate the milk. Alternative approaches to the treatment are gaining importance globally to reduce the human health hazard. The newer moieties are cytokines, bacterial enzymes, bioresponse modifiers, vitamins and trace elements, medicinal herbs and homeopathic medicines. In his inaugural address, Dr. A. R. Nazki, Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences informed that key issues in India’s milk production are low productivity of milch animals and lack of quality control and monitoring mechanisms across the supply chain. There is huge potential for processing and value addition, particularly in Indian milk products, which are largely sold in unbranded form in the market. The solution lies in promoting investment in quality control and developing scalable efficient technologies for the unorganized sector.
More than hundred veterinary doctors/officers of Animal Husbandry Department, faculty members and postgraduate students participated in the programme.
Among others the function was also attended by Dr. R. K. Sharma, Registrar, Dr. Karnail Singh, Director Extension Education, Dr. N. A. Sudhan, Director Research, Dr. R. M. Bhagat, Director-Resident-Instruction, Dr. Abdul Rashid, Retd. Director-Resident-Instruction and others.
Recommendations:
Mastitis is complex in nature with multifaceted aetiopathogenesis. This situation emphasizes the need and importance of periodical study of their in vitro sensitivity against different antibiotics to detect their resistance patterns and to modify the treatment accordingly.
Urgent need to create awareness among the dairy farmers regarding the economic losses caused by the disease.
Regular screening of dairy farms for the prevalence of sub-clinical mastitis using somatic cell count of milk samples on herd basis and other indirect diagnostic tests like SLST, CMT, BTB should be undertaken on priority basis.
Need to follow strict hygienic measures at the dairy farms with pre- and post milking teat dips.
Judicious use of antibiotics based on pharmacokinetics of drugs was recommended so as to avoid the drug resistance.
Need to develop alternative approaches to antibiotic treatment was felt so as to reduce the human health hazard due to residual effects.
Prof. Mishra informed that currently antibiotics are the only proven method of mastitis therapy. However, most of the antibiotics are inefficacious and contaminate the milk. Alternative approaches to the treatment are gaining importance globally to reduce the human health hazard. The newer moieties are cytokines, bacterial enzymes, bioresponse modifiers, vitamins and trace elements, medicinal herbs and homeopathic medicines. In his inaugural address, Dr. A. R. Nazki, Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences informed that key issues in India’s milk production are low productivity of milch animals and lack of quality control and monitoring mechanisms across the supply chain. There is huge potential for processing and value addition, particularly in Indian milk products, which are largely sold in unbranded form in the market. The solution lies in promoting investment in quality control and developing scalable efficient technologies for the unorganized sector.
More than hundred veterinary doctors/officers of Animal Husbandry Department, faculty members and postgraduate students participated in the programme.
Among others the function was also attended by Dr. R. K. Sharma, Registrar, Dr. Karnail Singh, Director Extension Education, Dr. N. A. Sudhan, Director Research, Dr. R. M. Bhagat, Director-Resident-Instruction, Dr. Abdul Rashid, Retd. Director-Resident-Instruction and others.
Recommendations:
Mastitis is complex in nature with multifaceted aetiopathogenesis. This situation emphasizes the need and importance of periodical study of their in vitro sensitivity against different antibiotics to detect their resistance patterns and to modify the treatment accordingly.
Urgent need to create awareness among the dairy farmers regarding the economic losses caused by the disease.
Regular screening of dairy farms for the prevalence of sub-clinical mastitis using somatic cell count of milk samples on herd basis and other indirect diagnostic tests like SLST, CMT, BTB should be undertaken on priority basis.
Need to follow strict hygienic measures at the dairy farms with pre- and post milking teat dips.
Judicious use of antibiotics based on pharmacokinetics of drugs was recommended so as to avoid the drug resistance.
Need to develop alternative approaches to antibiotic treatment was felt so as to reduce the human health hazard due to residual effects.
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