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Australian agri-tech firm identifies new “level-zero” in dairy mastitis detection

Customers have reported a 55-percent reduction in the use of antibiotics as a result of the new technology.

June 09, 2023 04:23 PM • 
RFD-TV News Staff

An agri-tech firm identifies a new “level-zero” in mastitis detection for cattle.

The disease is one of the costliest impacting the Dairy industry with an estimated loss of $420 per case. Data has show that a cow’s inner body temperature can increase up to four days before visible symptoms.

With the new technology measuring body temperature, farmers can now detect and administer a preventative treatment in the level-zero stage of mastitis.

Customers have reported a 55-percent reduction in the use of antibiotics as a result of the new technology.

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