Question

Which of the following is the direct reason for high somatic cell count in the lacteal secretion of cows suffering with mastitis

• A. Low milk production associated with drying off of udder
• B. Increased production/release of white blood corpuscles (WBC)
• C. Bacterial multiplication in the udder
• D. Lowering of blood supply to mammary gland

Hint:

Remember:
- Somatic cells in healthy milk \(\approx\) Epithelial cells + Macrophages.
- Somatic cells in mastitic milk \(\approx\) White blood cells, primarily neutrophils (PMNs), migrating from blood to fight infection.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B