In-vivo evaluation of an innovative feed additive formulation of Pinus Brutia Ten. resin containing turpentine and colophony and the effects on milk production performance and somatic cell counts of holstein dairy cows

The aim of this study was to investigate a feed additive which is expected to be preventative, consist of new active ingredients for mastitis disease which is frequently seen in dairy cattle. For these purposes colophony which has antibacterial and turpentine which has antibacterial, antifungal effects have a potential that is researched in vitro previously. These herbal ingredients were suggested to use for prevention of mastitis in dairy cattle. Powdered herbal material have colophony and turpentine %96.5 0.3 and %3.5 0.3, respectively. Animal assay was studied with two group (experimental, control) which have 15 dairy cattle each and at the end of the study milk parameters, somatic cell count (SCC), average milk productions discussed. Although it was not statistically significant the amount of milk and the amount of fat in the milk increased and SCC decreased more in the experimental group compared to the controlled group within two weeks.