Authors : Fatin Cedden , Muge Koser Elicin and Muzaffer Corduk
Abstract: The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of protected fat supplementation on Somatic Cell Counts (SCC) of milk in Saanen�Kilis crossbred dairy goats. A total of 17 primiparious does were allocated into 2 groups as trial and control. Both trial and control groups were fed ad-libidum with alfalfa hay and a concentrate involving 12.5 MJ ME kg 1 dry matter and 160 g kg-1 crude protein. Trial group received 100 g doe 1 of protected fat during 8 weeks from 7th day of kidding. Milk samples were taken 8 times with 14-30 day intervals throughout lactation. SCC was determined with microscopic direct counting method, after DNA staining. A lower but non-significant SCC values were observed in the milk of trial group for first half of lactation period. It was concluded that protected fat supplemented-feeding did not affect significantly SCC of milk in dairy goats.
Fatin Cedden , Muge Koser Elicin and Muzaffer Corduk , 2008. Effect of Rumen Protected Fat on Somatic Cell Counts of Milk in Dairy Goats. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 7: 1426-1429.