Total and Differential Somatic Cell Count in Italian Local Cattle Breeds: Phenotypic Variability and Effect on Milk Yield and Composition
Milk differential somatic cell count (DSCC) represents the percentage of polymorphonuclear neutrophils and lymphocytes out of the total somatic cell count (SCC) and has been proposed in recent years as a proxy for udder health in dairy cows. We investigated phenotypic factors affecting SCC and DSCC...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-04-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/7/1249 |