The major acute phase proteins of bovine milk in a commercial dairy herd
Thomas FC;Waterston M;Hastie P;Parkin T;Haining H;Eckersall PD;;
BMC veterinary research2015Vol. 11pp. -
218
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Abstract
Baseline values of Hp, M-SAA3 and CRP were established in composite milk from cows with normal SCC on the dairy farm. Parity was recognized as a possible confounding factor when diagnosing mastitis using Hp. The value of the APP, Hp, M-SAA3 and CRP as substitutes or to complement SCC in indicating u …