Effect of Two Bedding Conditioners on Bacteria Counts and pH in Shavings, Digested Manure Solids and Recycled Sand Bedding

Authors

  • Brenda Kuechle College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108
  • Sandra Godden College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108
  • Russ Bey College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20084419

Keywords:

Bedding materials, exposure, environmental mastitis, bedding conditioner, pH, manure solid, recycled sand bedding

Abstract

Bedding materials can be an important source of teat end exposure to environmental mastitis pathogens. Use of commercial bedding conditioners may represent one management tool to reduce bacteria counts in bedding. The objective of this study was to describe the effect of two commercial bedding conditioners on pH and environmental bacteria counts in shavings, digested manure solids and recycled sand bedding in commercial dairy herds.

Cover image of the 41st Conference Proceedings: A herd of cattle standing in the field, framed by a cloudy sky. Yellow background.

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Published

2008-09-25

Issue

2008

Section

Research Summaries

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