February 7, 2021 3:00 pm
The California mastitis (CMT) test is a simple procedure to help identify high somatic cell count (SCC) quarters within high cell count cows.
The CMT kit is an excellent tool to help identify high SCC quarters within high cell count cows. It is impossible to identify sub clinical mastitis without an aid, as there are no visible clots in these high cell count quarters to the naked eye.
Method
The procedure is very simple, you should carry out the test prior to milking;
Discard the first three draws and then fill each well with a quantity of milk, try to avoid cross contamination;