Somatic cell count in dairy goats I: association with infectious and non-infectious factors
This study highlights that intramammary infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, along with factors such as increasing parity and the seasonal effects of pasturing, significantly influence the SCC. Understanding these key contributors is essential for improving udder health management and improving milk quality in goat milk production.
Authors
- Marit Smistad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9282-3594)
- Bjørn Gunnar Hansen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5321-959X)
- Liv Sølverød
- Ragnhild Aabøe Inglingstad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6413-7557)
- Siv Skeie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1928-4085)
Institutions
- Tine (Norway) (NO)
- Molde Hospital (NO)
- Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Veterinary Research
- Published
- 2024-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-024-04348-6
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.97
Funders
- Norges Forskningsråd
- Foundation for Research Levy on Agricultural Products