Table 2. Mean SCC of mammary quarters according to the pathogen groups of microorganisms causing IMI in dairy cows.
| Intramammary infections | No. of IMI positive quarters (%) | Level of Significance | SCC (×103 cells/ml) (Mean ± SEM) | Level of significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major pathogens | 42 (32.8) | p < 0.001 | 237.76 ± 42.737 | p > 0.05 |
| Minor pathogens | 22 (17.2) | 267.73 ± 121.42 | ||
| Others | 32 (25.0) | 169.81 ± 43.23 | ||
| Mixed pathogens | 32 (25.0) | 176.13 ± 22.75 |