Articles | Volume 69, issue 1
https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-69-157-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-69-157-2026
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12 Mar 2026
Review |  | 12 Mar 2026

Combating bovine mastitis: current insights and future directions for a global dairy challenge

Shah Zeb Ahmad, Wenjuan Zhao, Ye Feng, Xubin Lu, Fagang Zhong, Mengli Han, Rifat Ullah Jan, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Zhangping Yang, and Zhi Chen
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Bovine mastitis, a costly inflammation caused mainly by pathogenic bacteria, harms milk yield and the economy worldwide. This review covers its clinical forms, diagnostics, the immune role of melatonin, and alternatives to antibiotics (such as herd management and bacteriophages). It highlights research gaps in genetics and microbiomes, urging integrated, sustainable control strategies.
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