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<blockquote data-quote="Nite Hawk" data-source="post: 940987" data-attributes="member: 18682"><p>High somatic cell count is not always caused by mastitis, although that is probably the most common reason. If a cow has an illness the body reacts by producing extra white blood cells which in turn raises her count both in the body and udder.</p><p> Some cattle when they have acidosis will instinctively not eat their grain. </p><p>( although some will eat until they die) and you mentioned your cow not finishing her grain.</p><p>Sounds like she is better after her sickness, but maybe not all the way well, I would keep an eye on her.</p><p>Exessive grain pushes the body towards the acid side, and can cause a tendency towards all sorts of health issues from hoof absesses to stomach problems, to mastitis, bad liver etc.</p><p>Also, different grains are "hotter" than other others--take barley versus oats.</p><p>I have seen animals get sick simply from a new batch of grain that has came in. They got a belly ache and the "runs" and went off their feed and were laying around. The older grain had had time to dry somewhat before being used, and the new grain was freshly ground an slightly "green".</p><p>Not saying this was the problem with your cow, and milk but it might be something to consider. </p><p>Nite Hawk</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nite Hawk, post: 940987, member: 18682"] High somatic cell count is not always caused by mastitis, although that is probably the most common reason. If a cow has an illness the body reacts by producing extra white blood cells which in turn raises her count both in the body and udder. Some cattle when they have acidosis will instinctively not eat their grain. ( although some will eat until they die) and you mentioned your cow not finishing her grain. Sounds like she is better after her sickness, but maybe not all the way well, I would keep an eye on her. Exessive grain pushes the body towards the acid side, and can cause a tendency towards all sorts of health issues from hoof absesses to stomach problems, to mastitis, bad liver etc. Also, different grains are "hotter" than other others--take barley versus oats. I have seen animals get sick simply from a new batch of grain that has came in. They got a belly ache and the "runs" and went off their feed and were laying around. The older grain had had time to dry somewhat before being used, and the new grain was freshly ground an slightly "green". Not saying this was the problem with your cow, and milk but it might be something to consider. Nite Hawk [/QUOTE]
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