British Cattle Veterinary Association

With the development and widespread implementation of the Five Point Plan, the control of bovine mastitis in the UK has historically been good. However, in the last 20 years or so there is no evidence that mastitis control has improved and there are data that suggest a recent possible worsening of the national herd situation. Whilst it is clear that some individuals play an important role in advising and correcting herd problems, a wide-ranging collaborative approach on a national scale is required if a substantial impact is to be made on mastitis and milk quality in the national dairy herd.