Cell check system key to profitable dairy business

Ireland still has a problem with high SCC milk, but it is only in recent years that it is being taken seriously by all concerned with the dairy industry.

Cost of Mastitis/SCC

The cost of high SCC/mastitis in Ireland is estimated to be about €30m per annum. At any one time, it is estimated that one cow in four is affected by sub-clinical mastitis (high SCC).