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Table II.
Manifestation of clinical response to infection with Streptococcus uberis. All quarters and milk samples were analyzed against these criteria at each milking following challenge.
| Score | Appearance of quarter | Score | Appearance of milk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Normal | 1 | Normal |
| 2 | Minor changes (e.g. hardness) | 2 | Minor changes (e.g. a few flakes) |
| 3 | Moderate signs (e.g. heat, tenderness) | 3 | Moderate signs (e.g. clots and/or clumps) |
| 4 | Severe signs (e.g. distended and discomfort on palpation) | 4 | Severe signs (e.g. changes in colour and/or composition) |