The Journal of Veterinary Science Ph ton An Insight Review on the Role of Fungi in Mastitis of Dairy Animals and Its Economical Importance

Mastitis, which has multiple and complex etiology, is a common syndrome among dairy industry. It is widespread in dairy herds and associated with a significant reduction in milk yield resulting in increased costs of production and deteriorated quality of milk and milk products. The initiative of this critical review manuscript was to assess the role of fungi in mastitis of dairy animals. According to some literature data, fungal infections in dairy animals account for 2%–13% of all cases of mastitis in dairy animals. However, the occurrence of mastitis depends on the interaction of host, agent, and environmental factors. The most frequently encountered fungi speices in the pathology of mycotic mastitis in cows are: Candida spp., Aspergillus spp., Trichosporon spp., Cryptococcus spp., Penicillium spp., Cryptococcus neoformans, Rhodotorula spp., and Geotrichum candidum. Mycotic mastitis has become an increasing problem in animals and humans due to the wide use of antibiotics in mastitis therapy. Researches aimed on investigation on mycotic mastitis are required in relation to strict biosecurity practices as well as pattern of antibiotic therapy adopted for the treatment of these cases. Citation: Dubie T., Sisay T., Gebru M.., Muktar Y., 2015. An Insight Review on the Role of Fungi in Mastitis of Dairy An imals and Its Economical Importance. The Journal of Veterinar y Science. Photon 116, 440-445. All Rights Reserved with Photon. Photon Ignitor: ISJN17846372D753806052015