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Overall cure rates for each of the treatment groups investigated in this trial.
| Treatment group | N (number of quarters) | Cure rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| L. lactis DPC3147 live | 15 | 7/15 (46.67%) |
| L. lactis DPC3147 heat-killed | 13 | 2/13 (15.38%) |
Cows with chronic mastitis were mainly selected in this trial. A clinical cure was defined as a reduction in SCC to 250,000–750,000 cells/ml within 5–7 days of treatment and the absence of pathogens upon plating.
