DairyTalk 218: From Bluetongue to Mastitis - Modern Immunization Strategies Explained - by Helmut Demmelhuber

This article highlights the importance of strategic vaccination
programs in maintaining herd health and economic stability in
dairy farming. Rather than relying on blanket vaccination, the
focus is on targeted diagnostics to ensure vaccines align with
the specific pathogens present on each farm. Using examples such
as Bluetongue Virus, Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, and Lumpy
Skin Disease, the article explains how environmental conditions
and animal movement drive disease risk. It also emphasizes that
vaccines, including those against mastitis, are most effective
when combined with strong herd management practices. With
comments on a "Elite Magazin"-article (1/2026) by M. Weerda:
https://www.elite-magazin.de