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1. Somatic Cell Count (SCC) and mastitis
management application for dairy farms
Presentation for dairy farmers
and veterinarians (DVM) , milk
producers, herd managers,
cattle owners, udder hygiene
or feed additive specialists,
external DHI (dairy herd
improvement) lab analysis.
October 2015
Belgium/Canada
Website :
www.ekomilk.eu
www.mastitismonitoring.com

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Mastitis: introduction
Mastitis is an inflammation of the udder. It’s
a potentially infectious disease affecting the
cow’s (cattle and by extension, livestock:
sheep, goat, buffalo) udder in various
degrees of intensity. It’s caused by more
than 50 distinct organisms. In most cases,
one or several of the 10 common
microorganisms are present:
• Coagulase-negative Staphylococci (CNS)
• Staphylococcus aureus
• Streptococcus agalactiae
• Streptococcus dysgalactiae
• Streptococcus uberis
• Coliformes
• Pseudomonas
• Corynebacterium
• Mycoplasma
• Prototheca
• Klebsiella

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Clinical Mastitis
In case of clinical mastitis, the infected
quarter is usually inflamed. Usually, the milk
will contain coagulations and there can be
pain, peeling of the teat skin, faded serous
milk and in certain cases blood.
In more severe cases (accute mastitis), the
cow shows general signs: fever, loss of
apetite, accelerated pulse, sharp reduction
of milk production, a change in the milk
composition for
proteins/fats/lactose/minerals.

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Subclinical Mastitis
In contrast, subclinical mastitis is more
subtle. Subclinical mastitis is 15 to 40 times
more common than clinical mastitis.
The cow appears healthy, the udder does
not show any sign of inflammation and the
milk appears normal.
The microorganisms and white cells in the
milk (somatic cells, especially
leucocytes/leukocytes) which are fighting
the infection are present in large numbers in
the milk. This high level of somatic cells can
be measured (somatic cell count or SCC)
with a reliable method.

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Mastitis and cell count (CCS)
The somatic cell count in milk is an
indicator of the health status of the udder.
There is a clear (cor)relation between this
figure and milk production losses.
The term ‘somatic cell count – SCC’
indicates a concentration of different
leucocytes (or leukocytes) and epithelial
cells in 1 ml of milk.
Currently, the SCC is widely acepted as
classical method to monitor the health
status of the mammary gland of dairy female
animals.

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Mastitis and cell count (CCS)
The SCC is performed on more than 10
million samples every month in more than
30 countries worldwide (for instance
Philpot, W.N. and S.C. Nickerson. 1991.
Mastitis: Counter attack. Babson Bros. Co.
II., USA.).
Generally, an increase in the SCC level
indicates an increased level of inflammation
in the mammary gland. The motivation of
veterinarians (DVM) and dairy producers to
reduce the SCC is (ao) based on the proven
relation between SCC and milk production
losses.

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Mastitis and cell count (CCS)
A lower SCC level is also correlated to
higher and more appropriate levels of fats
and proteins, fewer clinical mastitis cases,
longer shelf life (storage) of milk, better
cheese production (coagulation etc) and
better stability of milk products.
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recuento_de_c%C3%A9lulas_som%C3%A1ticas

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Ekomilk Scan+: somatic cell count
The somatic cell counter (or meter) for cow
milk, Ekomilk Scan+, has been designed for
cost-effective and reliable milk quality
control at the dairy farm by the milk
producer, herd manager or vet (e.g. DVM,
udder hygiene or feed additive specialist).
This reliable instrument is often used as an
on-site and on-line complement to the
external DHI (dairy herd improvement) lab
analysis.
Regular milk quality control on a dairy farm
is an important step in the prevention,
detection and treatment of mastitis, the
most common and most costly dairy
disease.
Reliable
and robust

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Ekomilk Scan+: mastitis detection
Ekomilk Scan+ counts the somatic cells in
fresh (raw) milk. With Ekomilk Scan+, the
milk producer or veterinarian can measure
the somatic cell level (SCC) per quarter, per
cow or for the whole herd (cf. milk tank) and
detect mastitis at an early stage.
In this way the (bovine) cattle owner can
improve udder health and increase milk
production in terms of quantity and quality,
in a cost-effective way.
Finally, also farm revenues and profits can
improve.
Affordable and
cost-efficient

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Ekomilk Scan+: cost-efficient
Using Ekomilk Scan+, one test (analysis)
costs around 0,04 Euros (estimation based
on the approx. cost of the reagent).
Therefore, the milk producer can reduce
external laboratory analysis expenses by
using Ekomilk Scan+ for cell count, while at
the same time he or she can also measure
more frequently at the dairy farm without
incurring logistics costs and delays (for
transport of milk samples).
After all, it is important to avoid a too high
cell level in the milk tank.

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Ekomilk Scan+: specifications
Main specifications:
• Measuring range: 90k – 2M2 cells/ml
Procedure extension till 8.2Mcells/ml
• Average duration/measurement:
approx. 75 seconds including rinsing
The exact duration depends on the cell level and
measurement mode.
• Repeatability: <+/- 5%
(around 300k cells/ml)

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Ekomilk Scan+: calibration
Main specifications:
• Standard calibration: for raw cow milk <24h after
milking
• Accuracy: Using the software for digital
calibration, comparing to a consistent reference
(e.g. an official laboratory standard such as
Fossomatic), a precision of around +/- 15% can be
achieved for the majority of your samples. Please
consult the manual for conditions.

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Ekomilk Scan+: technical specifications
Main technical specifications:
• Proven method, reliable;
• Compact design, portable and lightweight;
• Cost-effective and budget-friendly;
• Power supply: DC12V (cable included) or
AC230V/110V;
• Internal memory for 250 measurements;
• Interface for PC and thermal printer;
• Software for analysis and visualization of
results;
• CE Certified
• 1 or 2 years warranty

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Is Ekomilk Scan
not good enough for you?

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Would you like a much faster
measurement?

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Completely automated,
only „One push of the button”?

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Ekomilk Horizon
Main specifications:
• Cost per milk analysis: approx. 0,04$
Please contact us for further information.
First shipments from April 2016 onward
Fully automated

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Contact for demonstration and orders:
• Demonstration videos:
www.ekomilk.eu
Youtube
• Email:
office@ekomilk.eu
• Skype:
Ekomilk factory
• Website:
www.ekomilk.eu
If you are in an exclusive region, your
request will be forwarded to our local
partner.