Overview
• ‘Inflammation of the udder’ White blood cells increase in the udder (known as Somatic Cell Count or SCC); these cause visible clots
Importance:
• Welfare: pain, behaviour, public image
• Milk quality: bacteria, somatic cells, constituents
• Cost: treatment, reduced yield, further infection, culling
https://www.nadis.org.uk/media/4546/reducing-mastitis-teat-care-in-the-parlour.pdf
