G87-860 How to Interpret the DHIA-230 Somatic Cell Count Report

Authors

Jeffrey F. Keown, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

1987

Comments

© 1987, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

This guide explains how to examine DHIA somatic cell count reports and use them as valuable aids in identifying the major causes of individual herds.

Losses to mastitis are estimated at more than $200 per cow annually. In Nebraska annual losses total more than $20 million dollars.