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.
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)