Antioxidant effects on the yield and somatic cell count of crossbred cattle

Abstract

Vitamin injections, such as vitamins A and E, and minerals, such as selenium, zinc, and copper, can reduce somatic cell counts (SCC) in dairy animals and help them recover from mastitis. A study found that a continuous injection of 2.5 mg/kg of vitamin B2 for three days significantly decreased SCC in quarter milk at 3, 7, and 14 days after the initial injection. Another study found that subcutaneous injections of melatonin can reduce SCC in the milk of dairy cows with subclinical mastitis for at least 24 days after treatment. Compared to the control group, the milk yield showed a substantial increase in the T2 and T3 groups over the course of the study (p