Mastitis detection

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2007-06-26

2007-06-26

Abbott, Yvonne R. (Department: 3644)

Animal husbandry

Milkers

Methods of milking

C119S014080, C119S014140

Reexamination Certificate

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10920408

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for testing a milk for mastitis wherein the milk sample is admixed with a detergent under condition that increase the viscosity of the milk sample; the increased viscosity mixture is subjected to a further procedure for further increasing its viscosity; and the further increased viscosity mixture is then tested for an attribute of somatic cells, such as DNA. This determination is then used to establish if the cow from whom the milk came has mastitis.

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