Udder Papillomatosis Associated Interferences for Machine Milking In a Rural Dairy Farm

M. Venkatesan; P. Tamilmahan; P. Selvaraj; M. Sivakumar; P. Ponnusamy

Udder Papillomatosis Associated Interferences for Machine Milking In a Rural Dairy Farm

Authors

M. Venkatesan Department of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu – 614 625, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
P. Tamilmahan Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu – 614 625, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
P. Selvaraj Department of Veterinary Medicine,Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu – 614 625, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
M. Sivakumar Department of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu – 614 625, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
P. Ponnusamy Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu – 614 625, Tamil Nadu, INDIA

Keywords:

Bovine, Papillomatosis, PCR, Udder and Teat Warts

Abstract

A rural dairy farm with 233 dairy animals was investigated for the complaint of recurrent cattle warts. 103 cows were screened as per owner’s request and 3 were found to have varying degree of warts along with history of frequent recurrence. In severe cases, the warts interfered with machine milking and resulted in milking difficulties. Clinically it was diagnosed as Bovine papillomatosis and PCR testing confirmed the diagnosis. Autogenous vaccines helped in reducing of warts.

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Published

31-07-2018

How to Cite

Venkatesan, M., Tamilmahan, P., Selvaraj, P., Sivakumar, M., & Ponnusamy, P. (2018). Udder Papillomatosis Associated Interferences for Machine Milking In a Rural Dairy Farm. International Journal of Livestock Research, 8(7), 238–243. Retrieved from https://ijlr.org/ojs_journal/index.php/ijlr/article/view/1715