Table 2.
Number of mastitis incidences over season, stage of lactation, and species of animals.
| Season | Affected animals | Stage of lactation | Affected animals | Species | Affected animals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monsoon (June–September) |
92 (4.68) | <30 days | 63 (3.20) | Crossbred cows | 172 (9.88) |
| Winter (October–January) |
52 (2.64) | 30–90 days | 86 (4.37) | Indigenous cow∗ | — |
| Summer (February–May) |
43 (2.19) | >90 days | 38 (1.93) | Buffaloes | 15 (6.66) |
*No indigenous cow was reported in the sample having mastitis.
Figures in parenthesis indicate rate of incidence with respect to total population of dairy animals with the sample farms.