Breeding, Selection and Somatic Cell Counts: Where Are We Today?
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Genetics can help prevent mastitis and reduce somatic cell count. The purpose of this article is to inform producers, veterinarians, extension personnel, artificial breeding personnel, and genetics specialists about the methods and usefulness of genetics to improve milk quality. The USDA Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory [AIPL] has published genetic evaluations for Somatic Cell Score (SCS) since 1994 (Schutz et al., 1995; Shook and Schutz, 1994).
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