Bulk Tank Milk Quality in California

Authors

  • N. Silva-del-Río University of California Cooperative Extension - Tulare and Kings County, CA 93274
  • C. Collar University of California Cooperative Extension - Tulare and Kings County, CA 93274

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20104185

Keywords:

bulk tank milk, somatic cell count, standard plate count, laboratory pasteurization count, quality parameters

Abstract

Bulk tank milk (BTM) is tested to assure compliance with the national, state, and local milk plants. Testing BTM helps to ensure the safety and quality of dairy products. The following tests are routinely performed: somatic cell count (SCC), standard plate count (SPC), laboratory pasteurization count (LPC), and coliform count (Coli). Information about BTM quality parameters can be used by dairy producers to compare their milk quality to industry-wide benchmarks, and to define achievable goals for their operations. The objective of this study is to describe BTM quality for the California dairy industry.

Cover image of the 43rd Conference Proceedings: Two short-horned cattle grazing in a field, surrounded by a flock of egrets. Yellow background.

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Published

2010-08-19

Issue

2010

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