Vol. 13, Issue 1 (2025)
Screening of infected milk using a chemical test-California mastitis test as on field diagnostic test
Author(s): Mansoor Nabi Mir
Abstract: Mastitis, particularly in its subclinical form, poses significant challenges to dairy production, affecting milk quality and yield while incurring substantial economic losses. This study aimed to screen 117 crossbred dairy cows for subclinical mastitis using the California Mastitis Test (CMT). Out of the total cows examined, 11 animals (9.4%) showed a strong positive reaction with CMT scores of 2 or 3, and 27 animals (23.1%) exhibited a weak positive reaction with scores of traces or 1. The overall prevalence of mastitis was therefore 32.5%. The results underscore the utility of the CMT as a rapid, cost-effective screening tool for early detection of mastitis, facilitating timely intervention and improved herd management practices.
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Mansoor Nabi Mir. Screening of infected milk using a chemical test-California mastitis test as on field diagnostic test. Int J Chem Stud 2025;13(1):48-50.
