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Animal Refresher, Dairy Science
Composition of Mastitis Milk
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Question (English)
Mastitis milk is higher in:
- Chloride and Catalase content ✓ Correct
- Casein content
- Lactose content
- 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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