Need:
Early detection of troubles
Aim:
Monitoring mastitis and udder health management
Description:
It offers a rapid on-farm determination of somatic cell count. It allows you to detect mastitis at an early stage resulting in a cost effective control of mastitis and easier flock management.
How to implement:
The DCC is a portable instrument that gives results in just 45 seconds with simple to use disposable cassettes. Take a sample; Insert the cassette; Read the result (no. cells/μL of milk)
Expected benefits:
- Treatment of mastitis at an earlier stage
- Quicker recovery and less production loss
- More efficient control of the spread of mastitis
- Less risk of penalties or loss of bonus payment
Prerequisites and/or limits:
DNA – specific fluorescent reagent
Cost / Benefit Analysis
Welfare assessment