| dc.description.abstract | Mastitis is a significant concern in dairy farming, noted for its economic and animal health
consequences such as reduced milk production, decreased milk quality and increased culling
rates. This thesis investigates the prevalence and management of mastitis in a selected number
of Norwegian dairy herds, focusing on antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Five farms using
automatic milking systems (AMS) were selected and investigated via structured interviews and
milk sample analysis from the Norwegian mastitis laboratory in Molde, identifying the bacteria
responsible for the infection and existing prevention methods from the farmers. Findings
identified Staphylococcus aureus as the primary pathogen in the investigated farms, suggesting
a need for improved epidemiological measures and better farm hygiene practices. | en_US |
