Table 1 Prevalence of udder quarters with subclinical mastitis (SCC ≥ 200 000/ml), intramammary infection (IMI) or no milk production (blind quarter) in beef cows investigated within a month after calving and at weaning in 10 beef cow herds
From: Udder health in beef cows and its association with calf growth
Variable | After calving (n = 104 cows) | At weaning (n = 90 cows) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total number of investigated quarters | Number (%) of affected quarters | Total number of investigated quarters | Number (%) of affected quarters | |
SCC ≥200 000/ml | 396 | 72 (18.2) | 351 | 103 (29.3) |
IMI | 403 | 56 (13.9) | 351 | 56 (15.9) |
Blind quarter | 416 | 11 (2.6) | 358 | 9 (2.8) |