Cow Mastitis and Stress After Machine Change

Cows - Juesians.

RELEVANT FACTORS:
Mastitis due to new milking machine replacement.
Stress factors in cows - withholding milk

PRESENTING SYMPTOMS
Udders - Left or Right back quarters and some both hind quarters

INITIAL CONDITION:
Light engorged udders - lumps felt on massaging gently. Some leaks and bleeding. Skin on heats. Pains to touch. Very sore

TREATMENT REGIME:
10 minutes on the affected quarter once per day

FIRST SIGN OF IMPROVEMENT:
Within 5-6 minutes milk being released from engorged udders. This was noted after the first treatment
Application performed with the vet in attendance

Both owner and farmer amazed and vet was extremely impressed.
Bioptron was the only treatment used, except only 2 cows were on antibiotics

Achieved:
Instant letdown of milk
Flow continuous
Relaxation of cows
Milked in under 4 minutes following Bioptron treatment

Follow-up being done. Will use purple light on the forehead prior to the next treatment