Dysregulated Efferocytosis and Immune Microenvironment in High Somatic Cell Count Dairy Cows

Milk cells are mirrors of mammary gland health and immune responses in dairy cows. However, their specific physiological or pathological significance in cows with high somatic cell count (SCC) remains poorly understood. Dysregulation of milk cell physiology may contribute to inflammatory responses and impact udder health and milk production. This study aimed to investigate the composition and function of milk cells in high and low SCC cows to identify key biological processes associated with SCC status.