| somatic cell counts and bacteriological status in quarter foremilk samples of cows in hesse, germany--a longitudinal study. | somatic cell counts (scc) are generally used as an indicator of udder health. currently in germany, 100,000 cells/ml is the threshold differentiating infected and noninfected mammary glands. the aim of our study was the detailed analysis of udder health in a representative part of the dairy cow population in hesse, germany. between 2000 and 2008, 615,187 quarter foremilk samples were analyzed. in addition to evaluation of distribution of scc and prevalence of mastitis pathogens, pathogen prevale ... | 2010 | 21094743 |