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Heatwave linked to increased mastitis and cell counts in dairy cattle

A heatwave is associated with higher somatic cell counts and increased mastitis among dairy cattle.

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Why it matters

Heat stress can reduce livestock health and farm productivity, potentially affecting dairy supply.

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  1. Farmer Focus: Cell counts and mastitis up in heatwave ↗fwi.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 29, 2026, 11:31 PM UTC

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