The study aimed to assess the views of Bavarian veterinarians on diseases linked to chronic infections in dairy cattle.
A survey revealed that 37% of the 104 veterinarians reported no significant disease patterns, yet 5% of dairy operations faced major health issues, with high incidences of recumbency, lameness, and udder problems.
The conclusion suggested that while veterinarians encounter many health challenges, they often attribute these issues to husbandry practices rather than infections like clostridial disease.