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How to Control Somatic Cell Counts is intended to give the reader a
thorough understanding about the cause and importance of somatic cells
to the farmer, milk buyer and the cow. It is written by a vet who spends
his time resolving mastitis problems, and will be of great value to farmers
and vets who are involved in mastitis control. The book gives complete
understanding of cell counts, the bacteria that cause them, how infection
is spread and most importantly how they are controlled. It is filled with
lots of practical advice and tips for farmers to achieve and maintain a low
cell count herd. Numerous full colour photos, figures and tables help the
reader understand the causes of bacterial infections in the dairy cow, how
this can cause mastitis and how can be prevented in the future. There is
also essential information on lowering herd cell counts and testing.
How to Control Somatic Cell Counts is intended to give the reader a
thorough understanding about the cause and importance of somatic cells
to the farmer, milk buyer and the cow. It is written by a vet who spends
his time resolving mastitis problems, and will be of great value to farmers
and vets who are involved in mastitis control. The book gives complete
understanding of cell counts, the bacteria that cause them, how infection
is spread and most importantly how they are controlled. It is filled with
lots of practical advice and tips for farmers to achieve and maintain a low
cell count herd. Numerous full colour photos, figures and tables help the
reader understand the causes of bacterial infections in the dairy cow, how
this can cause mastitis and how can be prevented in the future. There is
also essential information on lowering herd cell counts and testing.