Evaluating Milk Quality Charles F. Hutchison. Standard Plate Counts One measure of milk quality is the bacteria content of raw milk. This is often termed.

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Evaluating Milk Quality Charles F. Hutchison

Standard Plate Counts One measure of milk quality is the bacteria content of raw milk. This is often termed the raw count or the Standard Plate Count (SPC). The SPC determines the total number of bacteria in a milk sample that can grow and form countable colony forming units on a Standard Methods Agar plate when 1 ml of milk is incubated aerobically at 90°F for 48 hours.

Standard Plate Counts Ideally, raw milk should contain less than 5,000 bacteria/ml. If sanitation in the cows, the milking procedures and the milking equipment is good; and cooling is adequate, a SPC of 10,000/ml or less should be achievable by most farms. The maximum legal limit for SPC is 100,000 bacteria/ml. The SPC is the test used by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals to determine the bacteria count of milk.

Preliminary Incubation Counts Another measure of milk quality is the Preliminary Incubation Count (PI count or PIC). To determine PIC, a sample of milk is incubated for 18 hours at 55°F followed by the SPC procedure. The PI count is based on the theory that the normal microbial flora of the cow will not grow very well when incubated at this combination of time and temperature.

Preliminary Incubation Counts However, other microorganisms present in milk due to poor sanitation, cooling and milking practices CAN grow to significant levels at these times and temperatures. These microorganisms are called psychrotrophs or cold-loving bacteria. Psychotrophic bacteria will continue to grow at temperatures below 45 o F. These organisms and the enzymes they produce are associated with off-flavors, milk spoiling and short shelf-life.

Preliminary Incubation Counts This has led some people to believe that PIC is the best measure of raw milk keeping quality and sanitation practices on farms. Currently there is not a legal limit for PIC. A PIC of below 50,000 is acceptable, but a goal of 25,000 or less should be achievable. Many can have a PIC of 10,000 or less just like the SPC if sanitation, cooling and milk procedures are done properly and monitored.

PIC versus SPC Another approach for determining the quality of the milk and good practices on the farm is the PIC in relation to the SPC. If the PIC > 3 times the SPC, then there is a potential problem. For example a milk sample has a SPC of 10,000 and a PIC of 11,000, then no substantial increase occurred and the PIC would not imply poor cooling, milking or cleaning practices. If the PIC had been 30,000 or greater, this would imply that procedures on the farm should be checked.

Causes of High Bacteria Counts If the herd is experiencing an SPC above 10,000 bacteria/ml or a PIC above 25,000 bacteria/ml, the following are some areas to check.

Causes of High Bacteria Counts 1.Improper cleaning of milking equipment after each milking or neglecting to sanitize equipment before the next milking.

Causes of High Bacteria Counts 2.Wash water temperature should start at °F and drain at above 120°F.

Causes of High Bacteria Counts 3.Using the wrong amount or type of detergent, acid or sanitizer.

Causes of High Bacteria Counts 4.Gaskets, teatcup liners, rubber parts and hoses need to be clean, free of cracks and deposits and replaced when needed.

Causes of High Bacteria Counts 6.Keep your animals out of the mud! Animals with excessive or long hair on their udders may need their udder hair clipped or singed.

Causes of High Bacteria Counts 7.Poor udder sanitation procedures or excessive water use to wash teats. Teats need to be clean, sanitized and dry before milking.

Causes of High Bacteria Counts 8.Check your bulk tank cooling system. Slow cooling bulk tank or temperature above 40°F. The bulk tank milk temperature should be less than 40°F within two hours of milking and kept below 45°F during milkings.

Causes of High Bacteria Counts 9.Mastitis infections due to Streptococcus agalactiae can lead to a large number of these bacteria being released in the milk. Several cows infected with Strep. Ag. can cause the bulk tank SPC to be elevated.

Evaluating Milk Quality Monitoring the milking procedures, equipment cleaning and milk cooling should go a long way in producing high quality milk that is low in bacteria. If you are having a bacteria problem, work with your local county agent and milk company or coop field representative.