Mastitis detection based on electric conductivity of milk

• Autorzy: Janzekovic M. , Brus M. , Mursec B. , Vinis P. , Stajnko D. , Cus F.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: If measurements of the increased total count of somatic cells in the individual udder quarter or in the whole udder could be determined with electric conductivity by means of the microprocessor-controlled device Mastitron LF 3000 enough precisely to predict the presence of subclinical mastitis. Design/methodology/approach: The occurrence of increased count of somatic cells in milk was found out group by group by the method of measuring the electric conductivity of milk. For the milk conductivity the average measurement from all four udder quarters was taken into account. The population of 102 lactating cows (Black and white, Simmental and Brown Swiss breed) on seven farms fore three summer months was observed. Findings: It was established that higher average electric conductivity than 6.5 mS/cm confirmed in 80% also the increased count of somatic cells in milk. When evaluating the differences between the quarters exceeding 1 mS/cm also a higher total count of somatic cells was confirmed in 73.7%. Moreover, statistically significant relation (P<0.01) between the CMT test and the ECM was found out so it can be claimed that the two methods do not exclude themselves mutually. Research limitations/implications: It was found that the reliability of the ECM in our case was 80% depending to a large extent on the milk composition which changed depending on the stage of lactation, type of feed and general health condition of animals. For a more reliable, accurate and faster implementation of the ECM method further researches will be necessary. Practical implications: Though the ECM method of determination of the subclinical mastitis of the milch-cows is well established in the world, it is not yet known well enough in the Slovene practice as a method of diagnosing the subclinical mastitis. Originality/value: It was found that the results of our research in production circumstances were comparable with the indications of the maker and foreign researchers.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

electric properties; milk; somatic cells; mastitis; electric conductivity

PL

właściwości elektryczne; mleko; komórki somatyczne; mastitis; przewodnictwo elektryczne

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2009
• Tom: Vol. 34, nr 1
• Strony: 39--46
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 17 poz., rys., tabl.

Twórcy

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Janzekovic M.

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Brus M.

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Mursec B.

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Vinis P.

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Stajnko D.

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Cus F.

• Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Maribor, Pivola 10, 2311 Hoce - Slivnica, Slovenia,

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