Immunology of the Bovine Mammary Gland: Advances in Recent Years

Bovine mastitis remains the most costly disease in the dairy industry due to its impact on milk production, milk quality, and animal welfare. Optimal immunity is essential for the mammary gland to resist infections, efficiently clear them, and limit damage to mammary tissue. This article highlights...

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Published inThe Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice Vol. 41; no. 2; p. 137
Main Author Mavangira, Vengai
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2025
Subjects
Animals
Cattle - immunology
Female
Mammary Glands, Animal - immunology
Mammary Glands, Animal - microbiology
Mastitis, Bovine - immunology
Mastitis, Bovine - microbiology
Mastitis, Bovine - prevention & control
Innate immunity
Mastitis
Adaptive immunity
Mammary gland
Bovine
Immune modulation
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Summary:Bovine mastitis remains the most costly disease in the dairy industry due to its impact on milk production, milk quality, and animal welfare. Optimal immunity is essential for the mammary gland to resist infections, efficiently clear them, and limit damage to mammary tissue. This article highlights recent advancements built on previous knowledge exploring opportunities for enhancing mammary gland immune responses. Ultimately, these improvements aim to increase the resistance of the mammary gland to infections and reduce the costs associated with this disease in the dairy industry.
ISSN:1558-4240
DOI:10.1016/j.cvfa.2025.03.002