Clinical mastitis in an Etawah crossbreed ewe

mammary gland bacteria inflammation ewe Etawah crossbreed

Authors

  • Rini Widyastuti
    r.widyastuti@apps.ipb.ac.id
    Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Rangga Setiawan Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Universitas Padjadjaran , Indonesia
  • Nena Hilmia Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Universitas Padjadjaran , Indonesia

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Mastitis in small ruminants presents significant challenges in veterinary medicine owing to its impact on animal welfare and productivity. This case study documents clinical mastitis in a four-year-old postpartum Etawah crossbred ewe. During the physical examination, inflammation was noted in the right mammary gland. The ewe's condition deteriorated due to open sores, which developed because of the friction between the mammary gland skin and the floor while the ewe was recumbent. The lesion expanded, producing purulent exudate that eventually formed scabs. Discontinuing milking in the affected mammary gland adversely affects its health, as milk accumulation in the alveoli facilitates bacterial growth and proliferation. The treatment regimen included penicillin and sulpidon; however, the ewe's condition continued to decline, indicating ineffectiveness of the treatment.

How to Cite

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Widyastuti R, Setiawan R, Hilmia N. Clinical mastitis in an Etawah crossbreed ewe. ARSHI vet lett [Internet]. 2024 Sep. 21 [cited 2026 Jun. 4];8(3):59-60. Available from: https://journal.ipb.ac.id/arshivetlett/article/view/55846