Composition of Mastitis Milk

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Mastitis milk is higher in:

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Mastitis milk is higher in:

  1. Chloride and Catalase content ✓ Correct
  2. Casein content
  3. Lactose content
  4. Fat content
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Chloride and Catalase content

Mastitis milk shows characteristic changes in composition. It is higher in Chloride and Catalase content, while casein and lactose contents are reduced.

Changes in Mastitis Milk
  • Increased: Chloride, Catalase, Serum albumin, Somatic cell count, pH (higher than normal 6.4–6.6)
  • Decreased: Casein, Lactose, Fat
  • Higher pH of fresh milk indicates udder infection (mastitis)
Mastitis Diagnosis Tests
  • California Mastitis Test (CMT)
  • Strip cup test
  • CAMP test
  • Bromo-Cresol-Purple (BCP) test
  • Bromo-Thymol-Blue (BTB) test
  • Hotis Miller test

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