Abstract
We studied clinical bovine mastitis which were recognized as CNS infection in 20 cows (control group:10, experimental group:10). An antibiotic appropriate for the infecting organism was administered to both groups. Ice pack therapy was combind with current standard treatment to shorten duration of clinical bovine mastitis. Ice pack therary was applied twice a day for two hours to experiment group for 1-3 days. Symptoms were scored and changes recorded. Scores of experimental versus control group had more rapid decreases of body temperature, mammary swelling and mammary temperature. Excessive inflammation of the mammary glands disappeared rapidly and the treatment period was shortened with ice pack therapy. Ice pack therapy may be a useful addition to current standard bovine mastitis treatment.
