Milk Somatic Cell Count and Polymorphonuclear Cells in Healthy Quarters of Cows That Underwent Blanket and Selective Dry Therapy: An Italian Case Study

Milk Somatic Cell Count and Polymorphonuclear Cells in Healthy Quarters of Cows That Underwent Blanket and Selective Dry Therapy: An Italian Case Study

The incidence of mastitis increases with parity in dairy cattle and multiparous cows are often treated at drying off to limit the risk of udder health issues and support mammary gland tissues recovery. Milk somatic cells count (SCC, cells/mL) comprises different white blood cells fractions and is wo...

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Main Authors: Angela Costa, Massimo De Marchi, Daniele Sagrafoli, Hillary Lanzi, Simonetta Amatiste, Carlo Boselli, Giuseppina Giacinti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
drying off
mastitis
udder health
differential somatic cells
neutrophils
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/8/12/298

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