A Mastitis Test Kit, commonly known as the California Mastitis Test (CMT) Kit, is a simple and reliable diagnostic tool used to detect subclinical mastitis in dairy cows before visible symptoms appear. The kit typically includes a CMT paddle and CMT reagent, allowing farmers and veterinarians to quickly identify infected quarters and improve udder health management.

Key Features

Detects subclinical mastitis quickly and accurately.
Easy-to-use paddle with four testing wells for individual udder quarters.
Fast results within seconds.
Portable and suitable for on-farm testing.
Reusable paddle made from durable plastic.
Compatible with standard California Mastitis Test (CMT) reagent.

Benefits

Identifies mastitis before clinical signs develop.
Helps improve milk quality and reduce production losses.
Supports timely treatment and herd health management.
Reduces the spread of mastitis within the herd.
Cost-effective and simple to perform without laboratory equipment.

Applications

Dairy farms
Milk collection centres
Veterinary clinics
Dairy cooperatives
Livestock research and training institutions

Specifications

Components: CMT paddle and CMT reagent (depending on kit configuration)
Paddle Material: Durable plastic
Test Type: California Mastitis Test (CMT)
Suitable for: Dairy cows
Results: Available in approximately 10–15 seconds

How to Use

Collect a small milk sample from each teat into the corresponding cup on the CMT paddle.
Add an equal amount of CMT reagent to each milk sample.
Gently rotate the paddle for a few seconds.
Observe the mixture for gel formation—the thicker the gel, the higher the somatic cell count and the greater the likelihood of mastitis.

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