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Table 2 Descriptive statistics of SCC and SCS traits

From: Genetic parameters for somatic cell score according to udder infection status in Valle del Belice dairy sheep and impact of imperfect diagnosis of infection

 

Mean

SD

Range

Whole data SCC

(× 103 cells/ml)

1,812

4,150

13 - 31,268

Whole data SCS

5.01

2.37

0.06 - 11.29

Bacteria negative SCC

(× 103 cells/ml)

1,077

3,084

13 - 29,368

Bacteria negative SCS

4.34

2.06

0.06 - 11.20

Bacteria positive SCC

(× 103 cells/ml)

3,346

5,462

16 - 31,268

Bacteria positive SCS

6.42

2.36

0.36 - 11.29