Mastitis in ewes

production associated with the presence of mastitis pathogens as well as the assessment of the effects of non-infectious factors such as
breed, number of lambs, order and stage of lactation, age, oestrus, livestock management, the impact of the month, the season to change
the SCC in the milk of ewes. It also points to the possible physiological value of SCC in sheep milk for udder health assessment as it is
generally accepted for dairy cows. The important part of this paper is to show antimicrobial resistance of mastitis pathogens. The more
complex results obtained in Slovakia under experimental and practical conditions are discussed. In conclusion, taking into account all
mentioned factors and studies, SCC could play important role in management of dairy ewes breeding to get acceptable milk performances
and good udder health at comparable physiological levels as in dairy cows. Regular milk recording could significantly contribute to effort
of farmers in mastitis control program.