Cow, farm, and herd management factors in the dry period associated with raised somatic cell counts in early lactation

This study investigated cow characteristics, farm facilities, and herd management strategies during the dry period to examine their joint influence on somatic cell counts (SCC) in early lactation. Data from 52 commercial dairy farms throughout England and Wales were collected over a 2-yr period. For...

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Main Authors: Green, Martin J., Bradley, Andrew J., Medley, Graham F., Browne, William J.
Format: Article
Published: American Dairy Science Association 2008
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/1276/