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Short on time? The easy-to-use PortaSCC Quick Test provides semi-quantitative results for milk somatic cell count in just five minutes! The reaction with milk causes the test strip to change color; users simply compare the result to a color chart.
(Note: High-fat milk may have difficulty absorbing with this test.)
Beginning in 2021, test strips are now packaged in vials! This same great test now has an improved shelf life.
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The PortaSCC Quick Test is based on the same technology as the original test, but features a faster reaction time.
(Note: High-fat milk may have difficulty absorbing with this test.)
The PortaSCC Quick Test is easy to use: simply apply four drops of fresh milk and four drops of Activator solution. Your results are ready in five minutes. No messy solutions or dirty paddles needed.
Same as the 12-strip kit, but with more test strips! This version of the PortaSCC Quick Test kit contains 36 test strips. Easy-to-read results in just five minutes.
Somatic cell count tests are used to indicate milk quality and detect mastitis in dairy cows and other lactating animals. The on-farm tests do not need to be administered by a veterinarian and provide an easy and effective way to monitor herd health when it is convenient.
Conducting regular somatic cell count tests is important for monitoring milk quality and maintaining herd health. Being proactive is an important part of responsible herd management and can help detect mastitis and other health issues before they cause serious harm.
Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary gland that can occur in lactating cows. It causes a chemical and physical reaction that alters the taste and quality of milk. The inflammation is the result of an infection that occurs when bacteria is introduced into the milk duct or caused by a wound on the teat. Visual signs of mastitis in cows include swelling or redness; the teat may turn hard or be hot to the touch.
Visual signs in the milk can include the presence of clots, flakes, or serous milk. The infection also causes a response in the cow’s system that include the movement of leukocytes (i.e., white blood cells) into tissue surrounding the infected area. Leukocytes that enter the cow’s milk are called “somatic cells.” These serve as a reliable indicator that an infection is present.
In cows, mastitis can be the result of poor hygienic practices, bruising of the mammary tissue, or wounds that result in infection. It is more common on farms that use intensive management practices for milk production or where living conditions are unsanitary or stressful. Abnormalities in a cow’s udder or teat can also make it more susceptible to mastitis resulting from infectious agents entering the milk canal and mammary tissue.
PortaSCC Milk Test Instructions
