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Total herd Screening for Milk Quality and Animal Health Sub-clinical mastitis detection WITH THE PORTASCC® MlLKTEST Milk Quality Management Monthly or bimonthly screening for milk quality using the PortaSCC® milk test will track SCC levels and inform producers of the infection status of the herd. Protocol for screening cows: • Randomly select 10% of herd for screening • Test a composite sample from each cow in the group • Retest the individual quarters of cows with a composite sample >200,000 cells/mL • Culture the samples >200,000 cells/mL for bacterial identification BENEFITS AND USES OF SCC TESTING The PortaSCC® milk test estimates somatic cell counts Monitoring Somatic Cell Counts right on the farm. It is used and proven worldwide. The test is available in 2 versions: • Results in 5 minutes • Best for testing a few samples at a time • For use with color chart only Benefits of SCC screening: • Improved animal health & milk quality • Increased production & higher premiums • Lower treatment costs Uses of on-farm SCC test: • Monitoring animals between monthly lab screenings • Checking suspicious cows • Testing clinical and treated cows • Monthly herd health screening • Checking animals prior to purchase and insemination • Managing fresh heifers milk test • Results in 45 minutes • Ideal for testing large numbers of samples at once • For use with a color chart OR digital reader (sold separately) • High counts visible within minutes Intended Use: This test is intended solely for the estimation of somatic cell count in fresh milk within eight hours of milking. The test is not a laboratory reference method and should not be used as a diagnostic test. Consult a veterinarian before starting any treatment. PortaCheck, Inc. 1 Whittendale Drive, Suite E Moorestown, NJ 08057 856.231.8894 www.portacheck.com Porta (Zhecj^ Inc. 1 Whittendale Drive, Suite E Moorestown, NJ 08057 856.231.8894 www.portacheck.com

cows from milking herd Maintain clean dry environment Test quarters at dry off and freshening The role of Soaeticcell COUNT MONITORING Somatic cell counts are widely used to evaluate milk quality and as indicators of herd health. Intra-mammary infection (mastitis) is the major cause of elevated somatic cell counts in dairy cows. In order to assure quality milk supplies, producers are held to maximum level standards by milk processors and health officials for the milk in their bulk tanks. These standards vary by country, but it is generally accepted that a SCC of 200,000 cells/mL or lower...