Is the California Mastitis Test (CMT) reliable at detecting subclincial infections in fresh-cow milk?
Yes. Researchers at Kansas State University and the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, tested CMT sensitivity in identifying infected quarters at calving. Their studies confirmed that at three days post-calving, 73.5 percent of the major mastitis pathogens could be detected with the CMT. So this test is useful in identifying subclinical infections in early lactation. Product Compliance Information Material Safety Data Sheet As with all drugs, EXCENEL RTU should not be used in animals found to be hypersensitive to the product. No milk discard time is required when used according to label directions. Use of dosages in excess of those indicated or by unapproved routes of administration may result in illegal residues in edible tissues and/or milk. Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
