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  • Papers Presented at the General Session

    • 41st Annual Meeting (2002), February 3-6, 2002, Orlando, Florida, USA

    Papers Presented at the General Session

    President's Report: A Year of Challenge for the NMC

    • Gary Heinrich, NMC President, Pharmacia Animal Health, Kalamazoo, MI

    Is There a Role for Transgenics in Udder Health?

    • A. John Bramley, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

    Importance of Functional Mammary Gland Immunity During Times of Stress

    • Marcus Kehrli, Pfizer, Inc., Terre Haute, IN

    Prevalence of Mastitis at Calving and Udder Health Status

    • Olav Østerås, Norwegian Cattle Health Service, Ås, Norway

    Practical Aspects on Preventing Heifer Mastitis at Calving

    • Marguerita Cattell, Dairy Research and Technology, Ft. Collins, CO

    Use of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Data for Determining the Best Therapy for Clinical Mastitis

    • Sarah Salmon, Pharmacia Animal Health, Kalamazoo, MI

    Relationship of Mineral and Vitamin Supplementation with Mastitis and Milk Quality

    • William Weiss, Ohio State University, Wooster, OH

    The Role of Bedding Management in Udder Health

    • Russell Bey, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

    Implementation of a Fresh Cow Program: A Producer's Viewpoint

    • Tom Thompson, Stotz Dairy, Buckeye, AZ

    Metabolic Diseases and Their Effect on Immune Function and Disease Resistance

    • Jesse Goff, National Animal Disease Center, USDA/ARS, Ames, IA

    Staphyloccocal Vaccines: What are the New Strategies?

    • Philip Sears, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI

    Vaccines for Streptococcal Pathogens Have Arrived

    • Andrew Potter, Veterinary Infectious Disease Organization, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

    Novel Applications for Coliform Vaccine Programs

    • Jeanne Burton, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI

    Herd Biosecurity: Implementation and Practical Difficulties for Producers

    • Peter Schuttel, Crescent Lane Farms, Goderich, Ontario, Canada

    Realistic Milk Culture Programs for Herd Expansion

    • Rubén Gonzaléz, Quality Milk Promotion Service, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

    Importance of and a Solution for Animal Identification Regarding Food Safety and Animal Health

    • Neil Hammerschmidt, The Holstein Association, Brattleboro, VT

    Quality Milk Starts with Quality Management

    • Thomas Fuhrmann, Dairy Works, Tempe, AZ

    The National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments and the Process of Changing the 'Grade A' Pasteurized Milk Ordinance

    • Lynn Hinckley, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT and Daniel Scruton, Vermont Department of Agriculture, Food, and Markets, Montpelier, VT

    A Backward Glance - A Forward Look

    • W. Nelson Philpot, Philpot & Associates, International, Homer, LA

    Posters Presented at the Technology Transfer Session

    Development of an Epidemiological Software For Intramammary Infection Diagnotic Data Recording and Analysis

    • Stefano Sala, University of Milan, Milan, Italy ;
    • Alfonso Zecconi, University of Milan, Milan, Italy

    The New York State Cattle Health Assurance Program Mastitis Module: An Integrated Mastitis Prevention / Milk Quality Improvement Program *

    • Francis L. Welcome, Quality Milk Promotion Services, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York ;
    • Jessica R. Spatz, Quality Milk Promotion Services, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

    An Evaluation of a Diagnositic and Treatment Protocol For Intramammary Infections In Early Postpartum Dairy Cows

    • Jodi A. Wallace, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario ;
    • Ken E. Leslie, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada ;
    • Randy T. Dingwell, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario ;
    • Ynte H. Schukken, Washington State University, Richland, Washington ;
    • Paul Baillargeon, Clinique de St-Louis De Gonzague, St-Louis De Gonzague, Quebec, Canada

    Data Acquisition For Milking Systems

    • Stephen B. Spencer, Spencer Consulting, State College, Pennsylvania

    Comparison of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Using a Commercial Milk Microdilution Test (Mastik®) With Broth Microdilution Using Sensititre®

    • Fernanda Hoe, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin ;
    • Pamela Ruegg, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin

    Stabilized Standards For Somatic Cell Counts

    • Richard Riese, BioSure, Inc., Grass Valley, California ;
    • Doug Redelman, Sierra Cytometry/UNR Cytometry Center, Reno, Nevada

    The Influence of Automatic Teat Spraying on Teat Condition

    • M. D. Rasmussen, Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Foulum, Tjele, Denmark ;
    • T. C. Hemling, DeLaval, Kansas City, Missouri

    Impact of Two Coliform Mastitis Vaccination Schedules on Milk Production and Dry Matter Feed Intake of Dairy Cattle

    • Christina S. Petersson, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada ;
    • Ken E. Leslie, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada ;
    • David F. Kelton, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada ;
    • Bonnie A. Mallard, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada ;
    • Wayne Martin, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

    Association of Mastitis With Reproductive Failure in Dairy Cattle *

    • F. N. Schrick, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • M. E. Hockett, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • H. H. Dowlen, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • M. E. Lewis, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • S. P. Oliver, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee

    Foot-and-Mouth Disease: A Continuing Threat

    • Jeffrey M.B. Musser, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

    Prevalence of Salmonella spp. in Bulk Tank Milk and Fecal Samples From Cull Dairy Cows *

    • S. E. Murinda, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • L. T. Nguyen, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • S. J. Ivey, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • R. A. Almeida, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • B. E. Gillespie, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • F. A. Draughon, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • S. P. Oliver, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee

    Prevalence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Bulk Tank Milk and Fecal Samples From Cull Dairy Cows *

    • S. E. Murinda, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • L. T. Nguyen, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • S. J. Ivey, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • R. A. Almeida, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • B. E. Gillespie, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • F. A. Draughon, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • S. P. Oliver, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee

    Isolation of Mastitis and Foodborne Pathogens From Dairy Farms *

    • S. E. Murinda, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • L. T. Nguyen, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • S. J. Ivey, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • R. A. Almeida, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • B. E. Gillespie, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • F. A. Draughon, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • S. P. Oliver, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee

    Study on Reliability of a System For Automatic Mastitis Detection

    • M. Cattaneo, University of Milano, Milano, Italy ;
    • A. Casula, University of Milano, Milano, Italy ;
    • P. Moroni, University of Milano, Milano, Italy ;
    • V. Bronzo, University of Milano, Milano, Italy

    New Strategy in Management and Control of Staphylococcus aureus Intramammary Infections in Heifers in Italian Dairy Herd

    • P. Moroni, University of Milano, Milano, Italy ;
    • A. Casula, University of Milano, Milano, Italy ;
    • G. Spreafico, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington ;
    • G. Ruffo, University of Milano, Milano, Italy ;
    • V. Bronzo, University of Milano, Milano, Italy

    Residual Efficacy of Two Acidified Sodium Chlorite Barrier Teat Disinfectants Using an In-Vitro Pseudo Teat Method *

    • Joseph Morelli, Alcide Corporation, Redmond, Washington ;
    • Maura Aldrich, Alcide Corporation, Redmond, Washington ;
    • Cayce Warf, Alcide Corporation, Redmond, Washington

    Detection of Chlorhexidine Hydrochloride in Milk Following Intramammary Infusion (Preliminary Data)

    • John R. Middleton, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri ;
    • Vincent Hebert, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington ;
    • Elizabeth Tomaszewska, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington ;
    • Larry K. Fox, Washington State University, Richland, Washington

    Preliminary Laboratory Results of a Cow Side Somatic Cell Test Strip

    • Kimberly A. Linonis, Rutgers University, Woodstown, New Jersey ;
    • David L. Lee, Rutgers University, Woodstown, New Jersey

    Preliminary Observations on the Use of a Cowside Bioluminescence Meter to Assess the Efficiency of Pre-Milking Teat Preparation

    • Ken Leslie, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada ;
    • Jeromy TenHag, Christine Leslie, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada ;
    • Christine Leslie ;
    • Brenna Jarvie, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

    Efficacy of Acidified Sodium Chlorite and 0.5% Iodine Postmilking Teat Dips For Control of Environmental and Contagious Mastitis Under Natural Exposure Conditions *

    • G. Kere Kemp, Alcide Corporation, Redmond, Washington

    Efficacy of a Teat Sealant With No Germicide, Applied on Pre-Calving Cows in Grassing System

    • Carlos N. Corbellini, Milk Project, E.E.A. INTA Pergamino, Argentina ;
    • Mauricio Weinmaier ;
    • Carlos A. Introzzi, Esc. Agrop. H. Miatello, Mercedes, Argentina ;
    • Pablo Janowicz , DeLaval, Kansas City, Missouri

    Evaluation of Management Practices To Prevent Antibiotic Residues in Milk From Dairy Farms in Argentina

    • E. Izak, Servicio de Prevencion y Control de Mastitis, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Speciation of Corynebacteria of Milk Origin By Restriction Analysis of the 16S rRNA Gene Sequence *

    • J.N. Huxley, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom ;
    • A.J. Bradley, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Treatment of Digital Dermatitis Lesions in Dairy Cows With Two Novel Non-Antibiotic Formulations in a Foot Bath

    • Charles Gradle, Westfalia-Surge Dairy Supplies, Romeoville, Illinois ;
    • Jim Felling, Westfalia-Surge Dairy Supplies, Romeoville, Illinois ;
    • Alex Dee, Westfalia-Surge Dairy Supplies, Romeoville, Illinois

    Mamyzin Award for Excellence in the Production of Quality Milk

    • Oscar E. González, Boehringer Ingelheim
      S.A.- Vetmedica Division, Buenos Aires, Argentina       ;
    • Martín Forchieri, Boehringer Ingelheim
      S.A.- Vetmedica Division, Buenos Aires, Argentina       ;
    • Juan M. Nimo, DMV, Private consultant, Buenos Aires, Argentina ;
    • Mario Sirvén, DMV, Private consultant, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Field Validation of a Milk Line Sampling Device For Monitoring Udder Health and Milk Component Data

    • S. Godden, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota ;
    • R. Bey, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota ;
    • J. Reneau, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota ;
    • R. Farnsworth, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota ;
    • M. LaValle, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota

    Dairymap: Evaluating Dairy Management (Mastitis Module)

    • W.D. Gilson, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia ;
    • J.W. Smith, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia ;
    • L.O. Ely, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia ;
    • A.M. Chapa, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia ;
    • S. Chandrasekaran, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

    Efficacy of Extended Pirlimycin Therapy For Treatment of Chronic Intramammary Infections in Lactating Dairy Cows *

    • B. E. Gillespie, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • H. Moorehead, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • H. H. Dowlen, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • D. L. Johnson, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • K. C. Lamar, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • M. J. Lewis, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • S. J. Ivey, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • J. Chester ;
    • S. P. Oliver, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee

    An Evaluation of the ColimastTM Test For Detection of Coliform Mastitis in Dairy Cattle

    • Sally Gawrylash, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada ;
    • Ken Leslie, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada ;
    • Marie Archambault, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada ;
    • Anna Bashiri, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

    Using Bacterial Culture Surveillance to Evaluate Mastitis Levels in Fresh Does

    • D. Gaucher, Genzyme Transgenics Corporation, Framingham, Massachusetts ;
    • P. Flanagan, Genzyme Transgenics Corporation, Framingham, Massachusetts ;
    • K. Silberman, Genzyme Transgenics Corporation, Framingham, Massachusetts ;
    • C. Porter, Genzyme Transgenics Corporation, Framingham, Massachusetts ;
    • J. DeGloria, Genzyme Transgenics Corporation, Framingham, Massachusetts ;
    • W. Gavin, Genzyme Transgenics Corporation, Framingham, Massachusetts

    Persistence of Germicidal Effect of Iodine Solutions on Teats

    • C.J. Foret, DeLaval, Kansas City, Missouri ;
    • J. Richard, DeLaval, Kansas City, Missouri ;
    • R. Alasri, DeLaval, Kansas City, Missouri ;
    • T. C. Hemling, DeLaval, Kansas City, Missouri

    Efficacy of Intramammary Tilmicosin Administered at Drying-Off to Prevent New Infections During the Dry Period

    • R.T. Dingwell, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada ;
    • T.F. Duffield, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada ;
    • K.E. Leslie, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada ;
    • D.F Kelton, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada ;
    • Y.H. Schukken, Provel, Division of Eli Lilly Canada Inc., Guelph, Ontario, Canada ;
    • R. Bagg, Provel, Division of Eli Lilly Canada Inc., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

    Udder Health in Cattle Infected With Neospora caninum

    • G. Wideman, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada ;
    • T. Duffield, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada ;
    • D. Kelton, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada ;
    • A. Peregrine, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada ;
    • G. Cramer, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada ;
    • S. Hietala, University of California, Davis, California

    Efficacy of Intramammary Antibiotic Therapy During Lactation in Quarters With Chronic Subclinical Infections

    • Eduardo J. Garbarino, Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria, E.E.A. INTA Pergamino, Argentina ;
    • Florencia Pantozzi, Laboratorio de Diagnóstico e Investigaciones Bacteriológicas, Fac. Cs. Vet., Universidad. Nacional de La Plata, Argentina ;
    • Germán Vigo, Laboratorio de Diagnóstico e Investigaciones Bacteriológicas, Fac. Cs. Vet., Universidad. Nacional de La Plata, Argentina ;
    • Pedro Serrano, Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria, E.E.A. INTA Pergamino, Argentina ;
    • Carlos N. Corbellini, Milk Project, E.E.A. INTA Pergamino, Argentina

    Dynamic Efficiency: A Vacuum Regulation Measurement Protocol For Milking Machines

    • Allan M. Britten, Udder Health Systems, Inc., Bellingham, Washington ;
    • Lionel H. Brazil, Milking Technology Laboratory VMTRC, Tulare, California

    An Investigation of the Impact of Application Temperature on the Adherence of an External Teat Sealant

    • J. Creasey, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom ;
    • G. Arnott, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom ;
    • M.J. Green, University of Warwick, Warwick, United Kingdom ;
    • A.J. Bradley, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

    The Use of Ultrasonography in the Assessment of the Supramammary Lymph Node in Lactating Dairy Cattle *

    • K. J. Bradley, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom ;
    • F. J. Barr, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom ;
    • A.J. Bradley, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

    An Investigation of Factors Affecting the Ability of Escherichia coli to Cause Prolonged Intramammary Infection *

    • A.J. Bradley, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom ;
    • T. Knowles, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom ;
    • W. P. H. Duffus, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Nf-κB Activity, and IL-8 and GM-CSF Expression in the Milk of Chronic Mastitis-Affected Cows

    • Boulanger Delphine, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium ;
    • Bureau Fabrice, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium ;
    • Lekeux Pierre, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium

    Survey of Antibiotic Sensitivity of Staphylococcus aureus Strains From Two Herds

    • Elizabeth A. Berry, Institute for Animal Health, Compton, United Kingdom

    History, Present, and Future of the Staphylococcal Vaccines and Immunomodulators: Possible Treatment For Mastitis in Heifers

    • Jiri Pillich, Immunology Laboratories, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama ;
    • Radek Bucek, Immunology Laboratories, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama ;
    • Jaromira Kindlerova, Immunology Laboratories, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama ;
    • John C. Balcarek, Immunology Laboratories, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama

    Distribution of Strains of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated From Milk of Cows in North Carolina

    • Paige Smith, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina ;
    • Chris Spooner, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina ;
    • Roberta Lyman, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina ;
    • Carol George, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina ;
    • Wesley Kloos, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina ;
    • Kevin Anderson, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina

    Internalization of Mastitis Pathogens: A Bacterial Strategy to Survive and Cause Intramammary Infection *

    • R. A. Almeida, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • L. F. Calvinho, INTA EEA Rafaela, SF 2300, Argentina ;
    • D. Döpfer, Utrecht University, The Netherlands ;
    • S. P. Oliver, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee

    Adherence Strategies of Streptococcus uberis *

    • R. A. Almeida, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee ;
    • S. P. Oliver, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee

    Relation Between the Negative or Positive Bacteriology of Staphylococcus aureus and Correspondent SCC in Dairy Cows of Different Number of Lactations and in Different Moments of a Same Lactation

    • C.N. Acuña, Agro-Veterinary Advisory Group in Milk Quality and Mastitis, Lincoln, Bs. As., Argentina ;
    • R.E. Chertcoff, Agro-Veterinary Advisory Group in Milk Quality and Mastitis, Lincoln, Bs. As., Argentina ;
    • J. De Luca, Agro-Veterinary Advisory Group in Milk Quality and Mastitis, Lincoln, Bs. As., Argentina

    Colonization by Staphylococcus aureus in Damaged Teats: Influence Over BTSCC Values

    • C.N. Acuña, Agro-Veterinary Advisory Group in Milk Quality and Mastitis, Lincoln, Bs. As., Argentina ;
    • S. Madero, Agro-Veterinary Advisory Group in Milk Quality and Mastitis, Lincoln, Bs. As, Argentina ;
    • D.M. Echagüe, Agro-Veterinary Advisory Group in Milk Quality and Mastitis, Lincoln, Bs. As, Argentina

    Appendix

    Summary of Peer-Reviewed Publications on Efficacy of Premilking and Postmilking Teat Disinfectants Published Since 1980 (2002 Update)

    NMC Committee Mission Statements

    NMC Issue Processing Chart