Factors affecting Somatic Cell Count in milk of dairy cows in Costa Rica
Journal Title: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Somatic cells, such as bacteria fighting leukocytes, are present in cow’s milk as an immune response to combat intramammary infection. The primary objective of this study was to determine the effect of various factors on the somatic cell count, or SCC, within the milk of dairy cows. Factors studied in comparison to the SCC include the number of bacteria within the cows’ milk, the age of the cows, the number of Hypoderma lineatum lesions on the cows, and the cows’ diet and the sanitation practice at separate farms. Milk samples were collected from 13 cows from Farm 1, located in La Cruz, Costa Rica, 20 cows from Farm 2, located in La Cruz, Costa Rica, and 30 cows from Farm 3, located in Monteverde, Costa Rica. Farmers at each of these three farms fed their cows a slightly different diet, and carried out different procedures in relation to cleanliness during their milking process.
Authors and Affiliations
Kline Kyle E, Joyce Frank
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