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Detection, incidence and risk factors of subclinical mastitis as determined by california mastitis test in sheep (Ovis aries) in La Union
(Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University- North La Union Campus, 2023-05) Chua, Jedd Marcus M.
CHUA, JEDD MARCUS M. (2023). Detection, Incidence and Risk Factors of Subclinical Mastitis as Determined by California Mastitis Test in Sheep (Ovies aries) in La Union. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Major in Animal Science), Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, North La Union Campus, College of Agriculture, Bacnotan, La Union. Adviser: Libong, Chester S., DVM, Ph.D. In the Philippine dairy industry, subclinical mastitis is crucial in the fight against milk shortage. Subclinical mastitis is a major source of animal suffering resulting in decreased milk output, undesired milk composition and quality, and developmental delays in young animals. The current study was conducted to determine the prevalence of subclinical mastitis (SCM) in sheep, describe and identify the risk factors that influence the occurrence of subclinical mastitis of Sheep in La Union using California Mastitis Test (CMT) kit. Overall, the prevalence of subclinical mastitis was 6.66%. The Area of Collection, Age, Parity, Lamb Gender, and body conformation is not associated with the occurrence of subclinical mastitis. But as a control measure California Mastitis Test (CMT) can be performed regularly on the early diagnosis of subclinical mastitis.