Fig. 4From: Month-wise variation and prediction of bulk tank somatic cell count in Brazilian dairy herds and its impact on payment based on milk qualityPercent of the milk production equivalent to financial loss based on payment by milk quality. A milk price of R$ 1.34 (1 milk-equivalent) and a profit margin of 15% were used. The payment program based on milk quality (PPBMQ) classes include: Class 1–1000 to 200,000 cells/mL, Class 2–201,000 to 400,000 cells/mL, Class 3–401,000 to 500,000 cells/mL, Class 4–501,000 to 800,000 cells/mL, Class 5 - > 800,000 cells/mL)Back to article page