Somatic cell count: to what extent does it affect the dairy sector profitability?

In the past weeks, we discussed briefly how high somatic cell contents in raw milk can affect milk quality and, thus, dairy processing1.  In addition to technological issues, the somatic cell count (SCC) can affect the entire dairy supply chain economically. The macroscopic effects are reduced milk production, higher number of culled animals, increased farm … Continue reading Somatic cell count: to what extent does it affect the dairy sector profitability?