Comparative Relation of California Mastitis Test (CMT), Surf Field Mastitis Test (SFMT) and Modified Surf Field Mastitis Test (MSFMT) for Detection of Sub-Clinical Mastitis in Cattle and Buffaloes
This comparative study finds superior sensitivity of California Mastitis Test for subclinical mastitis in cattle and buffaloes, suggesting practical applications for farmers.
Key Points
California Mastitis Test (CMT) showed the highest sensitivity, detecting subclinical mastitis in 67.18% of cow quarters and 59.2% of buffalo quarters.
Modified Surf Field Mastitis Test (MSFMT) demonstrated better efficacy than Surf Field Mastitis Test (SFMT) with a 15.8% higher sensitivity in cows.
Somatic cell count analysis revealed significant increases correlated with infection severity, providing quantitative support for test results.
The research highlights CMT as the gold standard for dairy mastitis detection while endorsing MSFMT for resource-limited dairy farming.