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RESUMO
ABSTRACT
The objective of the present paper is to review the present body of knowledge about
the factors affecting susceptibility to mastitis. Herd incidence of mastitis depends of a
complex relation between host, agent and environment. The risk factors associated with
mastitis incidence include: natural resistance of the mammary gland, stage of lactation, age,
species and pathogenicity of the etiological agent, management, climate and nutrition. Such
factors should be analyzed as a whole, and are the major target points to which diagnostic,
control and preventative measures must aim.
Key words: susceptibility, mastitis.
1
. Méd. Vet. Mestranda em Clínica Médica, UFSM. E-mail: dprestesvet@bol.com.br.
2
. Méd. Vet. PhD. Prof. Adjunto, Departamento de Clínica de Grandes Animais, UFSM.
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