Table 4B.
The estimated cost for an uncomplicated case of ischaemic teat necrosis (ITN) that recovers.
Component | Breakdown | Cost | Source |
---|---|---|---|
Milk loss from ¼ for 300 days | £0.28 x 6.15 x 300 | £516.60 | Dataset (25) |
Vet visit & medicines | £80 + £45 | £125 | |
Milk loss for 7 day withdrawal period | £0.28 x 24.6 x 7 | £48.22 | Dataset (25) |
Extra labour costs for a case of ITN* | £8.72/h x 0.5 x 7 | £30.52 | (24, 26) |
Total costs for an uncomplicated ITN case that recovered | £720.34 |
The calculations utilise the assumptions displayed in Table 4A. The source or reference used to devise these calculations is also indicated in the table.
Extra labour costs calculated by assuming and a case requires an extra 30 min a day for 7 days. h, hour.