National Mastitis Council
64th Annual Meeting
January 27 – 30
2025 Technology Transfer Session Poster Presentations

 

  1. The Impact of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 Virus Infection in a Dairy Herd
    Felipe Peña-Mosca1, Elisha Frye1, Matthew MacLachlan1, Anna Rita Rebelo1, Pablo S.B. de Oliveira1, Michael Zurakowski1, Zoe R. Lieberman1, Lauren E. Meyer1, Will Leone2, Dennis Summers3, François Elvinger1, Daryl V. Nydam1, and Diego G. Diel1, 1Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA, 2Forthright Dairy Consulting, Wayne, Ohio, USA, 3Division of Animal Health, Ohio Department of Agriculture, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, USA

 

  1. Herd-level Prevalence of Contagious Mastitis Pathogens in Alberta, Canada Dairy Herds Using Bulk Tank Milk Samples
    Waseem Shaukat1, Kristen N. Kalbfleisch1, Diego B. Nobrega1, John P. Kastelic1, David Kelton2, Karin Orsel1, Jeroen De Buck1, and Herman W. Barkema1, 1University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

 

  1. Molecular Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Resistance in Lactococcus Isolated from Cases of Non-severe Clinical Mastitis
    Juliano L. Gonçalves, Quinn K. Kolar, Rinosh Mani, Srinand Sreevatsan, and Pamela L. Ruegg, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA

 

  1. Species Identification of Staphylococcus agnetis and Staphylococcus hyicus Isolates Using MALDI-TOF Analysis
    Silvia Beschi, Sarne De Vliegher, Kristien Mertens, Serge Verbanck, Frank Pasmans, and Filip Boyen, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium

 

  1. Diagnostic Performance of a Novel Molecular Microarray Assay for Diagnosis of Bovine Intramammary Infections with Mycoplasma Species
    Yasser Mahmmod1, Nicolaas Smit2, Holger Klapproth2,3, Marcelo Chaffer4, and Michael Zvonar5, 1Long Island University, Brookville, New York, USA, 2Safeguard Biosystems Holding Ltd., London, United Kingdom, 3University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany, 4Independent Researcher, Manitoba, Canada, 5Valley Veterinarians Inc., Tulare, California, USA

 

  1. Genetic Diversity of Chilean Strains of Mycoplasma bovis Isolated from Bovine Respiratory Disease and Bovine Mastitis
    Matías Goddard1, José Molina-Mora2, Luis Collado1, and Armin Mella1, 1Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile, 2Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica

 

  1. Milking Behavior Dynamics in Holstein, Jersey, and Holstein x Jersey Crossbred Cows Affected by Clinical Mastitis in a Semi-automated Batch Milking System
    Pablo F. Munoz-Boettcher and Pablo J. Pinedo, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

 

  1. Preliminary Results of Characteristics of Mastitis Occurring on Large Conventional Dairy Farms Using a No-lactational Antibiotic Treatment Policy
    Lara C.B. Juliano, and Pamela L. Ruegg, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA

 

  1. Evaluation of Strain Typing Methods used for Staphylococcus chromogenes Isolates from Dairy Farms in the United States
    Ridwan O. Adesola1, Pamela R.F. Adkins1, and John W. Barlow2, 1University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA, 2University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA

 

  1. Effect of Supplemental Premilking Stimulation Provided Through High-pulsation Frequency on Milking Performance, Teat Tissue Conditions, Udder Health, and Well-being of Holstein Dairy Cows
    Singh, H. Somula, and M. Wieland, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA

 

  1. Impact of Flow-responsive Pulsation on Teat Tissue Conditions and Milking Characteristics in Holstein Dairy Cows
    Singh, H. Somula, and M. Wieland, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA

 

  1. Risk Factors for Shadowing in the Parlor of Holstein Dairy Cows Milked 3 times per Day: A Case Control Study
    Singh, H. Somula, and M. Wieland, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA

 

  1. Milk Production Losses Associated with Bimodal Milking Compared to Normal Milking in Different Dairy Herds
    Felipe Zanforlin Freitas¹, Aline Cristina do Amaral Lima¹, Amanda Goés Valle¹, Flor Angela Niño Rodríguez¹, and Marcos Veiga dos Santos², ¹Evoluir Saúde do Leite, Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil, ²University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil

 

  1. Tools for Dairy Farmers Considering Automatic Milking Systems
    Carolina Pinzón-Sánchez, University of Wisconsin- Madison, Division of Extension, Madison, Wisconsin, USA

 

  1. Safeguarding Milk Quality in VMS Farms: Beyond the Number of Cleanings Per Day
    Samantha Swanke1, Marianna Gentilini1, Mario Lopez-Benavides2, 1DeLaval Manufacturing, Waunakee, Wisconsin, USA, 2DeLaval Manufacturing, Kansas City, Missouri, USA

 

  1. Effect of Transdermal Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory on Mammary Gland Responses of Holstein Cows Challenged with coli
    Ana B. Montevecchio1, Kristi L. Jones1, Modesto E. Hernandez1, Ahmadreza Mirzaei1, Luana Factor1, Pamela L. Ruegg2, Fiona Maunsell1, Pedro Rodriguez3, Jantijn Swinkels3, Todd R. Bilby3, Rupert Bruckmaier4, and Ricardo C. Chebel1, 1University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA, 2Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA, 3Merck Animal Health, Rahway, NJ, USA, 4University of Bern, Posieux, Switzerland

 

  1. Impact of Intramammary Infection and Gestational Stage on Mammary Epithelial Cell Apoptosis in Primigravid Dairy Heifers
    Mauricio X.S. Oliveira and Benjamin D. Enger, The Ohio State University, Wooster, Ohio, USA

 

  1. In vitro Susceptibility of Intramammary Antibiotics and Combinations Against Clinical Bovine Mastitis Pathogens in Germany
    Luis Leon1, Christian Fidelak2, Maria Elena Vergara3, Thomas Breuer1, Ansgar Busch1, Torsten Steppin1, Ulrich Löschner1, and Marcus Klawitter1, 1Zoetis Germany, Berlin, Germany, 2bovicare GmbH, Potsdam, Germany, 3University of Osnabrück, Osnabrück, Germany

 

  1. Adjustment of Clinical Thresholds of the Disk Diffusion Method for Cloxacillin against Streptococcus uberis in Bovine Mastitis in Germany
    Volker Krömker1, Luis Leon2, Nicole Wente1, and Stefanie Leimbach1, 1University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Hanover, Germany, 2Zoetis Germany, Berlin, Germany

 

  1. Development of a Multiplex Assay to Determine Biomarkers for Mastitis in Milk
    Anja Sipka and Matthias Wieland, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA

 

  1. Re-identification of Cryopreserved Mastitis Pathogens Collected From 2003 – 2011 Using MALDI-TOF MS
    Leticia L.S. Ferreira, Toyin Showemimo, Lara C.B. Juliano, Zelmar Rodríguez, and Pamela L. Ruegg1, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA

 

  1. Impact of Diagnostic Test Turnaround Time on Net Cash in Selective Treatment of Clinical Mastitis in European Dairy Herds
    A. Rico1,3, D. Armstrong2, N. Brady2, L. León2, A. Hancock2, and A. Lago3, 1University of California, Davis, California, USA, 2Zoetis Inc., Parsippany, New Jersey, USA, 3DairyExperts Inc., Tulare, California, USA

 

  1. Factors Influencing the Net Cash Impact of Selective Treatment of Clinical Mastitis in European Dairy Herds
    A. Rico1,3, D. Armstrong2, N. Brady2, L. León2, A. Hancock2, and A. Lago3, 1University of California, Davis, California, USA, 2Zoetis Inc, Parsippany, New Jersey, USA, 3DairyExperts Inc., Tulare, California, USA

 

  1. Impact of Time to Treatment on Net Cash in Selective Treatment of Clinical Mastitis in European Dairy Herds
    A. Rico1,3, D. Armstrong2, N. Brady2, L. León2, A. Hancock2, and A. Lago3, 1University of California, Davis, California, USA, 2Zoetis Inc, Parsippany, New Jersey, USA, 3DairyExperts Inc., Tulare, California, USA

 

  1. Net Cash Impact of Selective Treatment of Clinical Mastitis for Different Production Scenarios within Europe
    A. Rico1,3, D. Armstrong2, N. Brady2, L. León2, A. Hancock2, and A. Lago3, 1University of California, Davis, California, 2Zoetis Inc, Parsippany, New Jersey, 3DairyExperts Inc., Tulare, California

 

  1. Identifying Best Candidates for Selective Treatment of Clinical Mastitis in European Dairy Herds
    A. Rico1,3, D. Armstrong2, N. Brady2, L. León2, A. Hancock2, and A. Lago3, 1University of California, Davis, California, 2Zoetis Inc, Parsippany, New Jersey, 3DairyExperts Inc., Tulare, California

 

  1. Unable to participate in NMC’s 2025 Technology Transfer Session

 

  1. Unable to participate in NMC’s 2025 Technology Transfer Session

 

  1. The Inhibitory Potential of Non-aureus Staphylococci Isolated from the Teat Skin of Dairy Cows Against Staphylococcus aureus: A Pilot Study
    Erika C. R. Bonsaglia1,2, Felipe Peña-Mosca3, Ane W. S. Silva1, Tara Gaire1, Vera L. M. Rall4, Marcos V. Santos2, Kevin Lang1, Noelle R. Noyes1, and Luciano S. Caixeta1, 1University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, 2University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil, 3Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA, 4Sao Paulo State University, Botucatu, Sao Paulo, Brazil

 

  1. The Effect of Various Teat Dip Antimicrobials Against Three Strains of Prototheca Using an Extended Post-dip Challenge Procedure
    Louis A. Nowaczyk II, Maram Dohal, and Solomon E. Brown, GEA Farm Technologies, Romeoville, Illinois, USA

 

  1. Modulation of Virulence in Major Mastitis Pathogens by Non-aureus Staphylococci and Mammaliicocci: Effects on Bovine Mammary Epithelial Cell Response
    Gregory Rota1, Bruno T. Silva1, Ana C.D. Oliveira1,2, Silvia Beschi1, Kristien Mertens1, Sofie Piepers1, Fernando N. Souza1,2, Evelyne Meyer1, Damien Thiry3, and Sarne De Vliegher1, 1Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium, 2Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 3University of Liège, Liège, Belgium

 

  1. In vitro Characterization of Bovine-Related Staphylococcus chromogenes Isolates Against Major Mastitis Pathogens
    Bruno Toledo-Silva, Silvia Beschi, Kristien Mertens, and Sarne De Vliegher, Ghent University, Merelbeke, East Flanders, Belgium

 

  1. Probing Practices and Opinions of Flemish Bovine Veterinarians on Udder Health-related Antimicrobial Use and Services
    Lien Creytens, Sofie Piepers, and Sarne De Vliegher, M-team (Mastitis and Milk Quality Research Unit), Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction, and Population Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium

 

  1. Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus uberis Strains Isolated From Milk Samples of Clinical and Subclinical Mastitis in Brazil
    Paulo C.F. Dutra, Carla C. Campos, Roberta T.B. França, and Taís A. Salvadego, Inata Biológicos Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 

  1. Evaluating Differential Somatic Cell Counts in a Dry Cow Program
    Carmen M. Burner, Anderson A. Alves, and Valerie E. Ryman, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, USA

 

  1. A 12-year Exploration of Bovine Milk Microbiota: Advancements and Challenges
    José A. Ferronatto1,4, Vinicius S. Duarte2, Alessandro S. Guimarães3, Eduardo M.R. Sanchez1, Marcos B. Heinemann1, Erika K. Ganda4, Marcio C. da Costa5, Sarne DeVliegher6, Fernando N. Souza1, and Alice M.M.P. Della Libera1, 1Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 2Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Os, Hordaland, Norway, 3Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil,4Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania, USA, 5Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 6Ghent University, Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium

 

  1. The Association of Blood and Milk Biomarkers with Udder Surface Area in Cows Treated with Pegbovigrastim at Dry Off
    Jaimie M. Strickland1, Juliana L. de Campos1, Cara I. Robinson1, Lorraine M. Sordillo1,2, and Pamela L. Ruegg1, 1Michigan State University, E. Lansing, Michigan, USA, 2Deceased