Cell counts: A crucial tool in mastitis management

Cell counts is an essential tool for dairy farmers. A high cell count cow is a symptom of a subclinical mastitis problem. The key to then resolving a cell count problem is to ensure that low cell count cows are protected and remain free from infection. Cell counts can affect the dairy farmer and the milk buyer in different ways. The amount of the desirable elements in milk decreases while the undesirable elements increase. Casein levels can be 20% lower in high cell count milk and so this has l