Essays about: "sub-clinical mastitis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words sub-clinical mastitis.

  1. 1. Relationship between Natural Antibody levels and Somatic Cell Count in Dairy Cattle

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

    Author : Jyothy Sreedharan; [2011]
    Keywords : Mastitis; somatic cell score; Natural antibodies; relationship; heritability;

    Abstract : At present mastitis in dairy cattle is detected by using somatic cell count and various bacterial diagnostic tests. Still it is difficult to understand the exact health status of the animal by mere observation of the test results, since there maybe presence of sub-clinical cases. READ MORE

  3. 2. Ultraljud som diagnostiskt hjälpmedel vid subklinisk mastit hos ko

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Cicci Tjernström; [2007]
    Keywords : juver; ultraljud; subklinisk; mastit; mjölko;

    Abstract : This study was performed to investigate the possibility to use ultrasonography as a diagnostic tool for sub-clinical mastitis in dairy cows. Five cows with high cell counts, and four cows with low cell counts were selected as cases and controls, respectively, and their udders examined with ultrasound during a 5 week period. READ MORE

  4. 3. Torvströ till svenska mjölkkor

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Karin Andersson; [2007]
    Keywords : torvströ; renlighet; hygien; S.aureus; dammigt; kor; mjölkkor; beteende;

    Abstract : Peat litter is a soft material with high absorbency. About hundred years ago many farmers in Sweden used peat litter to their dairy cows. After the World War II the use of peat litter decreased and the farmers used more straw. Nowadays (year 2007), when it is harder to find straw and sawdust to buy, peat litter is advancing again. READ MORE

  5. 4. Tre metoder för diagnos av mastit i fält

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

    Author : Ylva Nelson; [2004]
    Keywords : mastit; celltal; laktos; juverhälsa;

    Abstract : The objective of this work was to evaluate and compare three field methods for detection of mastitis, California Mastits Test (CMT), DeLaval cell counter DCC (DCC) and FMA2001 Farm Milk Analyzer (FMA2001). Furthermore, to investigate at what cell count level clinical symptoms of mastitis are seen, and finally to check if the clinical findings and cell counts could be related to bacteriological findings. READ MORE

  6. 5. A comparison between bulk tank milk samples and individual milk samples from dairy herds in Uruguay

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Microbiology

    Author : Anneli Axelsson; [2004]
    Keywords : mastitis; sub-clinical mastitis; bulk tank milk; Uruguay;

    Abstract : Uruguay is situated between Argentina and Brazil in eastern South America and is the main exporting country of milk and milk products in the region. Thus, the dairy industry is of great economic importance to Uruguay. Mastitis is an inflammatory reaction of the mammary gland, which has significant health and economic implications. READ MORE