Volume: 52 Issue: 1
Year: 2021, Page: 73-76, Doi: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2021.52.1.73-76
Received: Aug. 11, 2019 Accepted: Nov. 8, 2019 Published: Jan. 1, 2021
The present study was envisaged for the detection of subclinical mastitis in 108 apparently healthy dairy cows of University Livestock Farm, Mannuthy and Livestock Research Station, Thiruvazhamkunnu. The quarter milk samples collected under sterile conditions were screened using California mastitis test, somatic cell counting and electrical conductivity. A high prevalence of 54 per cent was recorded in the present study. The results indicated the importance of maintaining proper hygienic practices inside farm and good udder health management to enhance quality milk production.
Keywords: Subclinical mastitis, Screening tests, Prevalence study, Thrissur district.
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Amritha Priya, M. G. , Vijayakumar, K., Vinodkumar, K., Justin Davis, K., and Radhika, G. 2021. Screening of sub-clinical mastitis in dairy cows of organised farms using three diagnostic tests. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 52(1): 65-72.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2021.52.1.73-76