Neutrosophic multicriteria method for the evaluation of the impact of bovine mastitis on milk production and quality

Abstract

Bovine mastitis is a global disease that causes significant economic losses in dairy farms, affecting both small, medium and large farms. This disease is caused by a variety of bacterial strains, with S. aureus being the most commonly isolated infectious pathogen in cases of subclinical and chronic mastitis. In addition to the economic repercussions, mastitis also generates animal welfare problems and represents a risk to food safety. In order to comprehensively assess the impact of this disease, the objective proposed in this research is to develop a multicriteria neutrosophic method for the evaluation of the impact of bovine mastitis on milk production and quality. This method will allow to analyse and weigh the different factors related to the clinic, pathology and treatment of bovine mastitis. The implementation of this approach will facilitate the identification of the most significant variables and their interrelation, thus providing an effective tool for decision-making in the management of bovine health and the optimisation of dairy production. Consequently, the research will not only contribute to a better understanding of the mastitis problem in the dairy industry, but will also allow for the development of more effective strategies to mitigate its impact.