Episode notes
Did you know an invisible enemy could be siphoning thousands from your dairy’s profits? In this episode, we dive into the hidden world of biofilms—slimy bacterial fortresses lurking in water troughs, milking equipment, and even your cows. Join us as we reveal why conventional cleaning and antibiotics often fail, how biofilms drive chronic mastitis and antibiotic resistance, and practical strategies to reclaim your herd’s health and productivity.
Key Discussion Points
- What Are Biofilms?
- The science behind biofilms: protective bacterial communities 1,000x more antibiotic-resistant than free-floating germs.
- Why Dr. Fink-Gremmels calls them “the normal lifestyle of bacteria” and their role in 60–80% of chronic infections.
- Biofilm Hotspots on Y ...
Keywords
Cross-species mastitis transmissionE. coli mastitismastitis-associated E. colimastitis prevention strategiesmastitis-associated E. coli ecotypeDairy biofilmsantibiotic resistancedairy farm hygienequorum sensingDairy biofilm management