Relationship Between Somatic Cell Counts and Composition of Milk From Individual Holstein Cows
A.M. Fernandes,
C.A.F. Oliveira,
P. Tavolaro
Abstract:In the present study, the relationship between somatic cell counts (SCC) and composition (total solids, fat, protein and lactose content) of milk from individual Holstein cows was investigated in two different farms. Farm A had 43 lactating cows and produced bulk milk with mean SCC below 500,000 cells/mL. Farm B had 38 lactating cows that produced bulk milk with SCC usually above 1,000,000 cells/mL. Milk samples were collected three times from all lactating cows in both farms, with 60-day intervals between col… Show more
This research was carried out from a part of M.Sc. thesis of the first author. The study was presented as an oral presentation in the 11 th International Animal Science Conference.
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