Authors : Marakwad Sanket Hausaji1, Masare Prashant Suryakant1*, Jadhav Ravindra Kaka¹, Awandkar Sudhakar Pralhad2, Bhosale Ashok Vishwambhar2
Page Nos : 151-158
Description :
An epidemiological investigation was carried out from March 2022 to February 2023 to determine the prevalence and
aetiological pattern of clinical mastitis in buffaloes presenting to the Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary
and Animal Sciences, Udgir, Dist. Latur, Maharashtra. A total of 539 lactating buffaloes were screened, of which 88 were
found positive for clinical mastitis, yielding an overall prevalence of 16.33%. The highest seasonal occurrence was
recorded during the winter season (35.23%). Breed-wise analysis showed that Murrah cross buffaloes were the most
susceptible (73.33%), followed by Jafrabadi (66.67%), Graded Murrah (44.26%), and Marathwadi (8.45%). The 3-5 year
age group had the greatest prevalence (23.83%), whilst the first lactation accounted for the highest incidence (38.14%).
Early lactation exhibited the most pronounced susceptibility (93.18%). Hind quarters were more frequently involved
(50.00%) than fore quarters (40.34%). Gram-negative rods consistent with E. coli were the predominant bacterial isolates
(44.58%), followed by Staphylococcus spp. (36.14%). Bacteria accounted for 93.98% of all confirmed cases. Yeast was
detected in 3.61% of cases, and 2.41% of samples yielded no growth. The findings highlight the multifactorial nature of
bubaline clinical mastitis and reinforce the need for breed-sensitive management strategies and targeted surveillance
programmes.
