In Canton Ticino, a pilot project is underway to eradicate Staphylococcus aureus genotype B, a pathogen that causes contagious udder infections in cows. The project aims to lower the number of infected udders, decrease antibiotic use, improve milk quality and reduce veterinary costs. A year and a half later, the results look promising.
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Link to: Agricultural report 2019: pilot project in Ticino (page available only in German, French and Italian)
Staphylococcus aureus – a quick, effective diagnosis (page available only in German, French and Italian)
More information about the Ticino pilot project (page available only in Italian)