| Scope and Method of Study. Research thesis.;Findings and Conclusions. Somatic cell count had an influence on goat milk lactose content. Percentage lactose declined with increased SCC in subclinical mastitis, without differences in milk fat, protein, SNF, TS content and PL activity. Stage of lactation affected fat, protein, SNF, TS and PL activity in goat milk associated with subclinical mastitis. Somatic cell count of subclinical mastitic goat milk did not differ with stage of lactation. A better understanding of how SCC and stage of lactation impacts milk quality is needed and will ultimately lead to increased production of high quality goat milk and dairy products. |
