Utility of an in-line somatic cell count sensor for selecting cows for dry-cow therapy

ABSTRACT: Minimizing the use of antimicrobials at the end of lactation (dry-cow therapy) requires categorizing cows as being likely infected or uninfected. Although microbiology is the gold standard for such categorization, the cost of such tests means that indirect tests, such as SCC, are commonly...

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Main Authors: Scott McDougall, Amanda Kilby, Jo Holter, Rob Orchard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Dairy Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030224010361