Comparison of California mastitis test and Draminski mastitis detector as on-farm methods for monitoring udder health in lactating buffalo

This study was conducted to compare the performance of California Mastitis Test (CMT) and Draminski Detector (DMD) for monitoring udder health in lactating buffalo. A total 647 milk samples collected from 145 apparently healthy buffalo cows during first three months lactation period were used this study. Both DMD CMT performed on-farm directly after sampling milk. The diagnostic accuracy evaluated by estimating area under Receiver-Operating Characteristic curve (AUC) based on a value 200,000 somatic cells per mL as cut-point an infected quarter detected direct microscopic cell count. Data analysis showed that 63.76% results “Trace” 99% readings greater than 300. close each other; AUC 80.1% 81.4% DMD, respectively. optimal Trace (T), 515 DMD. In conclusion, both are practical tests identifying cows, suggested is buffalo’s testing instead 300 assigned manufacturer cow’s