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A somatic cell count (SCC) is a cell count of somatic cells in a fluid specimen, usually milk. In dairying, the SCC is an indicator of the quality of milk—specifically, its low likeliness to contain harmful bacteria, and thus its high food safety. White blood cells (leukocytes) constitute
It is important first, to homogenize milk, heating it in a water bath at 40 °C for somatic cells that float to the surface along with the fat. The laboratory apparatus must be clean but not necessarily sterile, since the method is based on cell count and asepsis is not accurate. If later it is going to make detailed microbiological analyzes on ...
The California mastitis test (CMT) is a simple cow-side indicator of the somatic cell count of milk. It operates by disrupting the cell membrane of any cells present in the milk sample, allowing the DNA in those cells to react with the test reagent, forming a gel. [1] It provides a useful technique for detecting subclinical cases of mastitis.
The milk protein continues to undergo further deterioration during processing and storage. [9] Milk from cows with mastitis also has a higher somatic cell count. [10] Generally speaking, the higher the somatic cell count, the lower the milk quality. It also has a high microbial count. This reduces its yield. [11]
Their project at the exhibition was titled "'The Development of a Convenient Test Method for Somatic Cell Count and Its Importance in Milk Production". [3] Their intention was to mix detergent with milk to reduce somatic cells. [3] The judges described their invention as "marketable" and "of tremendous commercial help to farmers". [3]
The somatic cell count shall be not more than one million (1,000,000) cfu cells per milliliter. The milk shall not contain drug residues. Milk not meeting these standards shall be designated as undergrade. Undergrade milk may not be sold for human consumption or processing into products for human consumption.
The milk protein continues to undergo further deterioration during processing and storage. Milk from cows with mastitis also has a higher somatic cell count. Generally speaking, the higher the somatic cell count, the lower the milk quality.
Influence of management and physiological factors on somatic cell count in raw cow milk in Kosova. Veterinarski arhiv 80 (2), 173–183. Zagreb, Kroatien 2010; H Bytyqi, M Rrustemi, H Mehmeti, A Kryeziu, V Gjinovci, M Gjonbalaj. Milk Production in Commercial Cattle Dairy Farms in Kosova Stočarstvo, Zagreb 2010