Bulk Tank Milk Testing: Microbial Measures
Bulk Tank Milk Testing: What Every Producer Should Know About Microbial Measures By Nicole Martin, PhD Bulk tank milk samples are collected at every milk pickup or direct load. These samples serve several purposes, including determining producer payments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and calculating quality premiums. Every sample must undergo a Standard Plate Count (SPC) for […]
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Milk Testing and Milk Grades
By Heather Smith Thomas Dairies routinely have their milk tested to make sure it does not contain harmful levels of bacteria, and will retain high quality. There are also a number of other tests that can be done, to help dairymen monitor the health and production of their cows. Amy Vasquez, DVM PhD, Assistant Professor […]
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