DPC 72, Farmers Guide to Somatic Cell Counts in Goats

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DPC-072

Published: 2004

Pages: 8

This guideline was developed to educate farmers, veterinarians and milk quality specialists on Somatic Cell Counts (SCC) in Goats. The Guideline presents both the physiological causes of elevated SCCs and the mastitis prevention in dairy goats. Included is a two page summary of good milking practices that can be copied and posted in the milking area.

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