Somatic cell count (SCC) is the primary indicator of milk quality and udder health. This article covers SCC thresholds, regulatory standards across major markets, economic impact of elevated SCC, antibiotic stewardship, and best practices for SCC monitoring programs.

Somatic cell count (SCC) is the gold standard for mastitis diagnosis in dairy cows. Learn the science behind SCC, how to interpret results, the economic impact of mastitis, and how portable SCC counters enable early detection on any farm.

Subclinical mastitis silently costs dairy farmers $3,000-$5,000 per cow annually through reduced milk production, quality penalties, and premature culling. Learn how early SCC testing can save your profits.