A new somatic cell count index to more accurately predict milk yield losses

Intramammary infection and clinical mastitis in dairy cows leads to considerable economic losses for farmers. The somatic cell concentration in cow's milk has been shown to be an excellent indicator for the prevalence of subclinical mastitis. In this study, a new somatic cell count index (S...

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Main Authors: J. Jeretina, D. Škorjanc, D. Babnik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2017-10-01
Series:Archives Animal Breeding
Online Access:https://www.arch-anim-breed.net/60/373/2017/aab-60-373-2017.pdf