The economic impact of mastitis, both in its clinical and subclinical forms, is significant within the dairy farming industry. Optimal udder health is crucial for achieving high-quality milk production and maintaining a low somatic cell count, which is essential for farm profitability. Factors that play a key role in udder health include adequate housing, balanced nutrition, robust immunity, genetic factors, infection pressure and milking hygiene. Proper management of these aspects can help prevent mastitis and support the recovery process, leading to a decrease in treatment costs and an increase in production efficiency. In addition, optimizing milking technique and maintenance of milking equipment can maintain the integrity of the udder tissue and reduce the incidence of infections.