Motaung, Thabiso EricPetrovski, Kiro R.Petzer, Inge-MarieThekisoe, OrielTsilo, Toi J.2017-09-122017-06Motaung, T.E., Petrovski, K.R., Petzer, I.M., Thekisoe, O. & Tsilo, T.J. 2017, 'Importance of bovine mastitis in Africa', Animal Health Research Reviews, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 58-69.1466-2523 (print)1475-2654 (online)10.1017/S1466252317000032http://hdl.handle.net/2263/62231Bovine mastitis is an important animal production disease that affects the dairy industry globally. Studies have estimated the prevalence of this disease in approximately 30% of African countries, with the highest prevalence found in Ethiopia. This is despite the wide cattle distribution in Africa, and the largest number of dairy farms and herds in countries such as South Africa, Kenya and Uganda. Furthermore, the estimated financial losses due to direct and indirect impacts of bovine mastitis are lacking in this continent. Therefore, intensive research efforts will help determine the continent-wide economic impacts and advance careful monitoring of disease prevalence and epidemiology. Here, published cases supporting the occurrence and importance of bovine mastitis in certain regions of Africa are outlined.en© Cambridge University Press 2017AfricaEconomic impactBovine mastitisMilk productionSomatic cell count (SCC)Isothermal amplification assaySystematic reviewsMycobacterium bovisClinical mastitisBacterial pathogensSubclinical mastitisDairy cowsBulk tank milkSomatic cell count (SCC)MastitisPostprint Article