Theory 094/Veterinary Medicine
Mastitis Is a Vacuum Ratio
The claim
Bovine mastitis incidence is set by the ratio of milking vacuum to teat-end pressure rather than by hygiene alone.
01The mechanism
Excessive vacuum drives milk impact and opens the teat canal, admitting pathogens even in clean environments.
02Predictions
- P1Incidence should track the ratio.
- P2Hygiene improvements alone should underperform.
03Refutation
Incidence tracking hygiene would remove the mechanical term.