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  • Dairy Science
  • Animal Science
  • Analytical Chemistry

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  • Somatic cell count (SCC) is a key indicator of milk quality and udder health.
  • Accurate SCC measurement is crucial for dairy herd management and milk processing.
  • Variability in SCC measurements can arise from different analytical methods and milk composition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between milk fat and protein content and somatic cell counts.
  • To assess the influence of different SCC counting methods on measurement variability.
  • To evaluate the impact of milk sample type (quarter, composite, bulk tank) on SCC measurement differences.

Main Methods:

  • A three-laboratory collaborative study analyzed quarter, composite, and bulk tank milk samples.
  • Somatic cell counts were determined using Coulter counters, a Fossomatic counter, and direct microscopic counting.
  • Statistical analysis assessed the correlation between milk composition (fat, protein) and SCC variations.

Main Results:

  • Variability among SCC measurements was generally not related to milk fat or protein content.
  • The greatest variation explained by fat content was 20.2% (Coulter vs. direct microscopic).
  • The greatest variation explained by protein content was 12.9% (Coulter vs. Fossomatic).
  • Breed of cow had minimal influence on SCC differences.
  • Counting method differences varied among sample types (quarter, composite, bulk tank).

Conclusions:

  • Milk fat and protein content have a limited effect on the variability of somatic cell counts obtained by different methods.
  • The choice of SCC counting method and sample type can influence measurement results.
  • Further research may be needed to standardize SCC measurement across various milk matrices.