Immunology of the Bovine Mammary Gland: Advances in Recent Years

• Published in: The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice Vol. 41; no. 2; p. 137
• Main Author: Mavangira, Vengai
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• 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

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...