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[Somatic cells in goat milk]

J Schulz1

  • 1Tierarztpraxis Stefan Dürre in Zschoppach.

Tierarztliche Praxis
|October 1, 1994
PubMed
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Goat raw milk somatic cell content (SCC) is typically higher than cow milk, even in healthy goats. Methodological factors and physiological differences require further study before establishing goat milk quality standards.

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Area of Science:

  • Dairy Science
  • Animal Physiology
  • Veterinary Medicine

Context:

  • Somatic cell content (SCC) in raw milk is a key indicator of milk quality and udder health.
  • Goat milk typically exhibits significantly higher SCC than cow milk, irrespective of udder health status.
  • A notable proportion of goat milk samples present low SCC, meeting quality standards.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the reasons behind the higher somatic cell content in goat raw milk compared to cow milk.
  • To identify factors contributing to the variability in SCC within dairy goat herds.
  • To address the need for further research before establishing definitive SCC standards for goat milk.

Summary:

  • Goat milk consistently shows higher somatic cell counts (SCC) than cow milk, affecting both healthy and mastitic samples.

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  • Discrepancies in SCC may be partly due to the analytical methods used, specifically the presence of non-leukocytic cell-like fragments in goat milk.
  • Significant variation exists within goat herds, with some samples exhibiting low SCC.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the need for method validation in SCC determination for goat milk.
    • Underscores the necessity for further research into the physiological and pathogenetic causes of SCC differences between goats and cows.
    • Informs the future development of accurate and reliable SCC-based quality standards for goat milk.