Study of the Content of Somatic Cells in Cow’s Milk in Armenia

The aim of the research is to understand the quality of milk and the state of
animal health in Armenia, using the Somatic Cell Counts (SCC) as an indicator.
As a result, we have received a clear map of milk quality in five regions of the
Republic of Armenia, the data of which are extremely alarming. According to
the SCC, 12 % of 135 animals have clinical mastitis, 23 % have developed
mastitis and the remaining 65 % do not have mastitis. To improve the quality
of milk and the state of animal health, we suggested that processing companies
apply a financial scheme of incentives and penalties to suppliers.