Received: 11-09-2017 / Accepted: 02-10-2017
The aims of present study were to evaluate the prevalence of mastitis, identify factors influencing disease incidence and test treatment methods in Phu Dong dairy farm in Gia Lam-Ha Noi. The results by California Mastitis Test showed that the prevalence of clinical mastitis was lower than that of sub-clinical cases (10.43% and 25.36%). Based on methylene blue decolorization test, 90% of testing milk samples could be used within 24 -48 hours. The percentage of milk samples discolorized by the dye within 30 minutes was 3.33%. The risk of infection was influenced by the stage of milking. The highest incidence was found in the first month of lactation then reached lowest point at fourth month. The infection rate continued to increase from sixth month toward the end of the lactation period. Age was positively correlated the disease incidence. Cows with higher levels of cross-bred rate had higher rates of mastitis. Treatment with neomycin/amoxicillin combined with pumping inside the infected udders and proper care was effective.