Factors Influencing New Intramammary Infection Rate in Teat DipEfficacy Trials by Meta-analysis

摘要

Teat disinfection before and after milking is an effective tool used to reduce incidence of new intramammary infections (IMI), especially those caused by contagious pathogens. Teat dip efficacy is influenced by many factors, and any new product shouldbe evaluated for effectiveness prior to commercial distribution. To date, many trials have tested teat dip efficacy. The objective of this study was to identify factors associated with teat dip trials, including the active ingredient, that have a significant influence on the new IMI rate. A meta-analysis of teat dip efficacy trial data collected from peer-reviewed journals was used to identify these factors.