The LDH mastitis tests are perfect for monitoring an individual cow for subclinical mastitis. This test is easy and inexpensive. Use them to:
• Test problem cows and quarters between monthly laboratory tests.
• Check freshly calved cows and at drying off.
• Get early warning of sub-clinical infections.
• Check animals prior to purchase.
The LDH test lets dairy farmers check an individual cow for subclinical mastitis in just 3 minutes, using test strips.
While LDH is correlated to SCC, LDH is not as easily affected as SCC by other issues such as stress, nutrition, parity and stage of lactation, making it a more reliable indicator for determining an udder infection.