Authors: de Geus, Y.; Blok, R.; Koop, G.; Hartjes, J.

Staphylococci are the main pathogens causing clinical and subclinical mastitis in dairy goats. Implementing a mastitis control program helps improving milk quality and prevents disease. One of the measures that can be included in control programs is vaccination.

The study evaluates the impact of an inactivated vaccine against biofilm-forming Staphylococcus spp (VIMCO®, HIPRA) on udder health parameters in yearling goats.