Question

What is the healthiest range for somatic cell counts?

(a) 400,000-1,200,000

(b) 200,000-400,000

(c) 0-200,000

(d) 5,000,000+

I have been asked this question in examination.

This question is from Regulations topic in section Regulations of Dairy Engineering

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) 0-200,000

To explain I would say: A somatic cell count (SCC) is a cell count of somatic cells in a fluid specimen, usually milk. General agreement rests on a reference range less than 200,000 cells/mL for uninfected cows.