CompletedUK-VCSR-2026-00009
Bovine mastitis selective dry cow therapy
Interventional · Internal medicine · Investigator: Dr Alan Fraser
Bovine
Study overview
A completed herd-level study evaluating selective dry cow therapy against blanket antimicrobial use for mastitis prevention. Results contribute to responsible antimicrobial use guidance for UK dairy production.
Condition
Mastitis
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion
Commercial dairy herds implementing selective dry cow therapy protocols.
Locations
Scotland
Sponsor / institution
Scotland's Rural College
Contact details
Email: mastitis.study@example.ac.uk
Ethical and regulatory approvals
AWERB approval REF-2025-112
Statement of ethical considerations
Farm-level intervention; no additional animal handling beyond routine.
Last updated 14 June 2026 · Published 20 November 2025