To maximize milk production, efficiency, and profits, modern dairy cows are genetically
selected and bred to produce more and more milk and are fed copious quantities of high …

Prototheca microalgae were only recognized as pathogens of both humans and animals in
the 1960s; however, since then, these microbes have been drawing increasing interest in …

In this study, we investigated associations among subclinical intra-mammary infection (IMI)
and quarter-level milk composition, udder health indicators, and cheesemaking traits. The …

The only algae which are able to inflict disease on humans and other mammals through
active invasion and spread within the host tissues belong to either of two genera: Chlorella …

Mastitis is the most expensive disease of dairy cattle across the world and is the main
reason for the use of antibiotics in animal husbandry. The aim of this study was to analyze …

In naturally occurring bovine mastitis, effects of infection depend on the host inflammatory
response, including the effects of secreted cytokines. Knowledge about the inflammatory …

Prototheca species are unicellular, nonphotosynthetic, saprophytic, and occasionally
pathogenic, microalgae, with an extensive environmental reservoir. This study explores, for …

The Prototheca algae have recently emerged as an important cause of bovine mastitis
globally. Here, we present results of a first large‐scale, cross‐country survey on the …

Background. The paper presents data on the variability and relationship of microorganisms
in the biocenosis of livestock farms. Methods. The analysis of the available literature on the …

This Research Reflection short review presents an overview of the effects of heat stress on
dairy cattle udder health and discusses existing heat stress mitigation strategies for a better …