How to control mastitis in dairy cows?

Mastitis is best controlled by clean milking and early treatment. Wash hands and udder before milking, use a clean dry cloth, practise full milking, and dip teats in an antiseptic teat dip after each milking. Keep the shed dry and avoid wet, dirty floors. Do a regular California Mastitis Test or use the strip-cup to catch sub-clinical cases early. For clinical mastitis (swelling, heat, clots, watery milk), contact your veterinary doctor immediately; do not self-medicate, as the vet will choose the right antibiotic and intramammary tubes and advise milk withdrawal period. At dry-off, use dry cow therapy as advised. Good nutrition and mineral mixture also reduce risk.