RESEARCH ARTICLES
Screening of sub-clinical mastitis in dairy cows of organised farms using three diagnostic tests
M. G. Amritha Priya, K. Vijayakumar, K. Vinodkumar, K. Justin Davis, G. Radhika
doi: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.
Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.2021. 52(1):73-76.
Author Details
M. G. Amritha Priya: MVSc Scholar, Department of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.
K. Vijayakumar: Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.
K. Vinodkumar: Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.
K. Justin Davis: Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.
G. Radhika: Assistant Professor, Centre for Advanced Studies in Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kerala, India.
Article History
Received: 11.08.2019, Accepted: 08.11.2019, Published online: 01.01.2021
Corrersponding author: M. G. Amritha Priya
e-mail: amritha.priya44@gmail.com
Citation: Amritha Priya, M. G., Vijayakumar, K., Vinodkumar, K., Justin Davis, K., and Radhika, G. 2021. Screening of sub-clinical mastitis in dairy cows of organised farms using three diagnostic tests. J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 52(1): 73-76.
Abstract
The present study was envisaged for the detection of subclinical mastitis in 108 apparently healthy dairy cows of University Livestock Farm, Mannuthy and Livestock Research Station, Thiruvazhamkunnu. The quarter milk samples collected under sterile conditions were screened using California mastitis test, somatic cell counting and electrical conductivity. A high prevalence of 54 per cent was recorded in the present study. The results indicated the importance of maintaining proper hygienic practices inside farm and good udder health management to enhance quality milk production.
Keywords: Subclinical mastitis, Screening tests, Prevalence study, Thrissur district.
