An investigation into the validity of somatic cell count as a diagnostic tool of pathogen specific bovine intramammary infections in composite cow milk samples

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Watermeyer, Johanna C.
Konaite, E.F.
Badenhorst, Renette
Mohapi, L.
Malekane, K.S.
Motau, M.C.
Ludike, R.
Karzis, Joanne

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Pretoria : University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science, Dept. of Production Animal Studies

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This is an investigation into the validity of the somatic cell count (SCC) test as a diagnostic or survey tool to identify pathogen specific udder infections in cows when used on its own in composite cow milk samples.

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Poster presented at the University of Pretoria, Faculty of Veterinary Science Faculty Day, August 20, 2015, Pretoria, South Africa.

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Somatic cell count (SCC), Udder infections, Cow milk, Mastitis, Intramammary infections (IMI)

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