iTRAQ-based quantitative proteomics to identify biomarker for sub-clinical mastitis in Karan Fries Cow.

Mastitis is defined as inflammation of the mammary gland and one of the most serious concerns with regards to milk production and animal health in dairy industry. Indeed, mastitis have marked influence on the milk yield, milk constituents, milk quality and nourishment of the neonates. We performed a comparative proteome analysis of the bovine milk obtained from healthy, sub-clinical and clinical mastitis from Indian indigenous cattle Karan Fries.