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How to control somatic cell counts : a practical and easy to use guide to mastitis - no 1 / by Peter Edmondson.
Veterinary: du Pont Library (New Bolton) SF967.M3 E36 2014
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Edmondson, Peter, 1958-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mastitis.
- Udder--Diseases.
- Udder.
- Udder--Microbiology.
- Dairy cattle--Diseases.
- Dairy cattle.
- Cattle--Diseases.
- Cattle.
- Mastitis, Bovine.
- Cattle Diseases.
- Medical Subjects:
- Mastitis, Bovine.
- Cattle Diseases.
- Physical Description:
- iii, 164 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Leicestershire, England : Context Products Ltd., ©2014.
- Summary:
- Intended to give the reader a thorough understanding about the cause and importance of somatic cells to the farmer, milk buyer and the cow. It is written by a vet who spends his time resolving mastitis problems. It should be of great value to farmers and vets who are involved in mastitis control. Includes sections on: Cause and importance of somatic cells to the farmer, milk buyer and the cow; Factors affecting cell counts; Economic impact of high cell counts; The importance of bacteriology and individual cell count testing; Comparison of the different testing methods; How to achieve a low cell count; How to stop the spread of infection; Advice on decision making for problem cows.
- Contents:
- Introduction
- Cell counts
- Bacteria
- Cell count testing
- Bacteriology
- How to get a low herd cell count
- Stopping the spread
- Managing the problem cow
- Top tips
- Appendices.
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- ISBN:
- 9781899043606
- 1899043608
- OCLC:
- 898126981
- Publisher Number:
- 99994566400
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