From: Farm management factors associated with bulk tank somatic cell count in Irish dairy herds
Variable | Level | SCS (SCC) | SE | P |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cubicle bedding of cows | Sawdust and other | 12.51 (270) | 0.062 | *** |
 | Shredded paper | 12.47 (260) | 0.082 |  |
 | Straw | 12.57 (288) | 0.086 |  |
 | Lime | 12.71 (330) | 0.057 |  |
 | Mats | 12.62 (303) | 0.054 |  |
 | Mats and lime | 12.55 (282) | 0.048 |  |
 | None | 12.71 (331) | 0.060 |  |
The pipeline system | Direct pipeline | 12.65 (313) | 0.044 | *** |
 | Recorder plant | 12.53 (276) | 0.049 |  |
Heated water in the pit | Yes | 12.54 (280) | 0.047 | ** |
 | No | 12.64 (308) | 0.045 |  |
Use of dry cow therapy | Never | 12.72 (335) | 0.082 | ** |
 | All cows | 12.46 (258) | 0.025 |  |
Cleanliness of the parlour | Clean | 12.56 (284) | 0.048 | * |
 | Slightly dirty | 12.64 (310) | 0.048 |  |
 | Dirty | 12.57 (288) | 0.061 |  |