TABLE 3.
Prevalence of mastitis with regard to teat-end conditions in examined cows.
| Teat-end condition | N | Mastitis | % mastitis positive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negative | Positive | |||
| Smooth teat-end sphincter | 38 | 32 | 6 | 15.80 |
| Teat-end sphincter with raised smooth ring (no cracks) | 56 | 42 | 14 | 25.00 |
| Roughened teat-end sphincter Slight cracks, no redness | 48 | 15 | 33 | 68.80 |
| Inverted teat sphincter with many flower-like depressions/cracks | 39 | 5 | 34 | 87.20 |
| Teat-end severely damaged and ulcerative with scabs or open lesions | 14 | 0 | 14 | 100 |
| Total | 195 | 94 | 101 | - |