Correlation between electrical conductivity and somatic cell score for mastitis evaluation in dairy Gir cattle

Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary gland, caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and yeasts. During the processes of inflammation, chloride (Cl) and sodium (Na) ions, immunoglobulins and other serum proteins present in blood, flow through capillaries direct to the alveoli lumen of the gland, thu...

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Main Authors: Ingrid Borges Valdevite, Selma de Fátima Grossi, Daniella Flávia Vilas Boas, Lenira El Faro, Anibal Eugênio Vercesi Filho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto de Zootecnia 2012-12-01
Series:Boletim de Indústria Animal
Online Access:http://revistas.bvs-vet.org.br/bia/article/view/7926