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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Controlling mastitis: First step is get herd somatic cell count well under 200,000

Controlling mastitis: First step is get herd somatic cell count well under 200,000

One of the most important aids to controlling mastitis and keeping the somatic cell count (SCC) down is the information from herd milk recording and other information from the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF).

Thu, 10 Nov, 2016

Ideal treatment to defend against dry cow mastitis

Ideal treatment to defend against dry cow mastitis

The drying off procedure for cows is vitally important in lowering SCC levels during the dry period.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2015

Worth €37.5m to cut Ireland’s somatic cell count in milk by 10%

Worth €37.5m to cut Ireland’s somatic cell count in milk by 10%

If the average somatic cell count (SCC) in Irish milk was reduced by 10% it would be worth €37.5m to the dairy industry.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2015