Mastitis detection method

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2006-04-25

2006-04-25

Cole, Monique T. (Department: 1743)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Food or dairy products

C436S023000, C436S811000

Reexamination Certificate

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07033836

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method for detecting mastitis in an animal, characterized by the steps of collecting milk from the animal, and assaying the milk for a substance produced in the animal in an anaerobic environment, and comparing the substance levels obtained with typical substance levels found in uninfected milk.

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