Much work to do on reducing SCC levels

Recent data from the ICBF shows that the average SCC in-herd record from July 30 to August 8 this year was 206,000, which is an improvement in recent years.

This average SCC might look OK, but when analysed, it is not.

For example, the best 20% averaged 124,000, which is good, but the worst 20% averaged 320,000, with almost 10% over 400,000. This shows there is still a high level of infection among recorded herds.