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RMT Segment Brochure GB
FOSS
Nils Foss Allé 1
DK-3400 Hilleroed
Denmark
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FARM
PAYMENT
DAIRY HERD
IMPROVEMENT
DAIRY INDUSTRY CONSUMERS
ANALYTICAL LABORATORY
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COSTS OF DISEASE
development of a differential somatic cell count test effectively and head off the worst effects of the
adds a new dimension to modern milk testing. disease.
Differential somatic cell count gives a more detailed At the same time, the new differential somatic cell
picture of the actual inflammatory status of the count can be performed at up to 600 samples per
hour as an integrated part of normal DHI testing
Milk analysis with FOSS can reveal important procedures.
information about the health of the dairy herd
For every cow with
How to avoid clinical and sub-clinical mastitis
Mastitis is a costly disease both for individual clinical mastitis there
are 15-40 others with
Macrophages
farmers and the dairy industry as a whole, leading
to unwanted veterinary costs, antibiotics, milk
sub clinical mastitis
SCC
PMN
retention, decreased yield, poor quality and reduced
payment and culling.
Infection
Somatic cells are white blood cells (leukocytes) and Macrophages Macrophages
cells from the udder secretory tissue (epithelial cells)
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which eliminate infections and repair tissue damage
Cell differentiation refers to the differentiation of immune cells occurring
done by bacteria. in milk into lymphocytes, macrophages, and polymorphonuclear
neutrophils. These three cell populations play a vital role in inflammatory
responses within the mammary gland. Macrophages are active
The somatic cell count is very low in uninfected
phagocytic cells and are also involved in the regulation of the immune
glands. However, when infection or damage occurs response. The main task of polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMN) is to
in the udder, the body sends high numbers of defend against invading bacteria at the beginning of mastitis.
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clinical stage.
Parameters
Regular tests for somatic cell count allow results for
0 Fat, Protein (true & crude), Casein, Lactose, Solids (SnF & TS), Urea, Citric
0 500 1000 1500 2000 individual cows to be monitored over time and any
Somatic Cell Count in 1000 changes in somatic cell count can be used to give Acid, Free Fatty Acids, Fatty Acids Profile, Freezing Point Depression,
Regular testing of somatic cell count helps to avoid unnecessary
farmers a timely warning. pH, Ketosis Screening, Adulteration Screening Package, Somatic Cells,
loss of milk and valuable constituents due to mastitis. Individual Bacteria Count, Differential Somatic Cell Counting
ACETONE/BHB CONCENTRATION
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Nitrogen
Urine Urea
Rumen NH3
Kidney Liver
Bloodstream
Milk Urea
Protein, Energy
An additional kilogram of
Information about urea content in milk helps dairy farmers to get casein in the milk supply
means three to four
the balance between energy and protein in feed just right
FINE-TUNING FOR PROFIT Urea levels also help to track the environmental
impact of the dairy herd through excretion of
breeding and feeding for optimal casein content.
nitrogen in urine. Farmers can gain improved payment levels and the
dairy can adjust the Casein to Fat ratio of the cheese
Breeding and feeding for more casein milk to get the most out of the milk supply. As a
Feed is a major production cost for dairy Urea helps to get the feed balance just right
Casein is a valuable milk constituent, especially general rule, one additional kilogram of casein in
farmers. It also impacts fertility and optimal Information about Urea content in milk is especially
for cheese and yoghurt producers who often the milk supply means three to four kilograms more
feeding reduces the environmental impact of valuable to the farmer in identifying nutritional issues
estimate casein content in milk from their protein cheese. Milk from cows bred for more casein, shows
dairy herds by avoiding unnecessary high levels and getting the balance between energy and protein
measurement. However, research shows that casein better cheese precipitation time, better curd firmness
of nitrogen in urine. in feed just right.
as a percentage of protein in milk is subject to and up to 5% higher cheese yield.
change due to factors such as the dairy herd feed,
With FOSS milk testing equipment you can Cows need to be fed adequate levels of protein to
geography and seasonal variations.
empower dairy farmers to get feed mix just right maximise milk production, but feeding protein in
by giving them timely information derived from key excess of the cow’s needs does not increase milk
Advanced milk analysis pioneered by FOSS allows
parameters of milk such as Fat, Protein and Urea. production further and will only be an extra cost for
the farmer.
As well as a normal payment parameter, fat content Parameters
can be used as a feed indicator. For instance, a Urea, together with Fat/Protein ratio, indicates
low fat content indicates a low pH in the rumen. whether the right balance between energy and Fat, Protein (true & crude), Casein, Lactose, Solids (SnF & TS), Urea, Citric
Likewise, protein is another payment parameter that protein has been achieved.
Acid, Free Fatty Acids, Fatty Acids Profile, Freezing Point Depression, pH,
also helps to define feed strategies. A decrease in
the protein content indicates that adjustments to the Less available energy may put early lactation cows Ketosis Screening, Adulteration Screening Package, Somatic Cells, Individual
feed mix are required. at increased risk of ketosis and high levels of urea Bacteria Count, Differential Somatic Cell Counting
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QUALITY STARTS ON THE FARM
Your milk testing services have a vital role to play cooling in the milking system, or health problems in Milk with a healthier balance
in helping farmers deliver quality milk with a long the herd. The method includes control samples and of saturated and unsaturated fats
shelf life and with the qualities demanded by dairy other instrument-performance checks. Another FOSS innovation is the ability
producers and consumers. to monitor saturated and unsaturated
Keeping free fatty acids in check fat content in milk to improve the
Raising the hygiene A too high content of Free Fatty Acids (FFA) can quality of raw milk entering the
level with bacteria counting cause a bitter taste in milk and rancidity in butter. supply chain and improving the
Milk with a high bacterial load is an undesirable characteristics of milk for healthier
raw material for dairy production. Although Free Fatty Acids occur when the milk fat is broken dairy products. FOSS MilkoScan™ 7
pasteurisation kills the majority of bacteria, their down into glycerol and free fatty acids through a can reveal the main groups of fatty
metabolites may cause off-flavours, and enzymes chemical reaction called lipolysis, which is caused by acids in a milk sample. Dairy farmers
continue their activities resulting in product defects lipase enzymes in the milk. There are two sources of whose milk does not match the ideal
and reduction of shelf life. Most milk payment lipase. One is a natural presence secreted into the profile of fats can be alerted so that
schemes therefore grade milk according to the level milk while still in the cow and the other is bacteria they can take action by adjusting
of bacteria. entering the milk after milking and producing lipase the feed for their cows, for example
either by excessive aeration or by agitation of the feeding based on more traditional
Traditional plate count methods require at least two milk. The fat is exposed to attack by the lipase grass grazing and less corn has been
days of incubation before a result can be reported resulting in an increase in FFA during subsequent found to reduce levels of saturated
back to the farmer. Hygienic problems may go storage. fats. Breeding programmes have
undetected for days, making corrective action more helped to breed cows giving a more
difficult and production losses larger than necessary. Thermal and mechanical treatment of the milk, such favourable balance of fatty acids in
as milking, pumping, sloshing, temperature changes milk.
By implementing the approved and rapid and transport, can result in an increase of FFA.
BactoScan™ FC+ method, offering results in less The level of FFA is also influenced by physiological In some regions, farmers have been
than nine minutes, farmers can be advised about conditions such as stage of lactation, seasonal involved in incentive schemes to
possible hygiene breaches the same day as the changes, age of cow, milk yield, hormonal changes, provide milk with a specific fatty acid
sample is drawn. Such rapid feedback enables the diseases and composition of fodder. FFA is easily profile for several years. The milk is
farmer to correct for leaks, insufficient cleaning or measured by MilkoScan™ 7. subsequently used in a special range
of products which the manufacturer
can then promote as containing
higher levels of healthier fatty acids.
Parameters
Fat, Protein (true & crude), Casein, Lactose, Solids (SnF & TS), Urea, Citric
Acid, Free Fatty Acids, Fatty Acids Profile, Freezing Point Depression, pH,
Ketosis Screening, Adulteration Screening Package, Somatic Cells, Individual
Bacteria Count
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PROTECTING THE SUPPLY CHAIN
Screening for abnormalities milk sample quickly and as a normal The specific known
part of everyday testing. The suspect adulterants covered by
The risk of raw milk containing
the targeted model are as
abnormalities is a growing concern. sample can then be further analysed
follows:
The abnormalities can be caused by to determine the contaminant.
deliberate adulteration, for example • Added urea
As a key junction between the dairy farm and the with lard or melamine, or by accident, A sample of milk is tested against a
• Ammonium sulphate
milk used by dairy producers, your testing services for example, if milk from cows and profile for normal milk. A warning
can have an important impact on the integrity of the FOSS innovation helps to buffalo are mixed unintentionally. is given if there is a mismatch. This
• Cyanuric acid
milk supply. enforce legal requirements alerts you to the need for further
• Formaldehyde
and incentive programmes FOSS instruments are already used investigations to determine the nature • Glucose
In addition to performing standard tests such as of the abnormality. In practice, the • Hydroxyproline
around the world to check raw milk
bacteria count, fat and protein, somatic cell count Bacteria for payment and quality assurance Untargeted model allows you to • Maltodextrin
and freezing point depression, FOSS milk analysis BactoScan™ FC+ measures Individual purposes and can also screen screen for an unlimited number of • Maltose
technology allows you to offer dairies screening for Bacteria Count for immediate action. incoming raw milk samples for potential adulterants and the Targeted • Melamine
accidental or intentional adulteration of milk. Such abnormalties using the Untargeted model allows you to quickly zoom • Sodium bicarbonate
tests can be performed simultaneously with routine Somatic Cells and Targeted Raw Milk Screening in on a specific source. Some of the • Sodium carbonate
tests, involving no extra sample handling and at little Fossomatic™ 7 offers Dynamic Precision models. known adulterants could include • Sodium chloride
extra cost to your operations. (patented) for high grading accuracy. lard, cleaning agents and melamine. • Sodium hydroxide
The models are used to program Warning levels can be set for these • Sodium nitrite
Screening for added water Freezing Point Depression instruments to identify a suspect raw known adulterants.
• Sorbitol
Extraneous water should be avoided for many MilkoScan™ 7 screen samples based on
• Sucrose
reasons and is therefore a penalty factor in most combined FTIR and conductivity in the
payment schemes. Earlier, added water was solely samples. Parameters
detected by cryoscopy measurement of freezing
point depression in a number of randomly selected Fat, Protein (true & crude), Casein, Lactose, Solids (SnF & TS), Urea, Citric
samples.
Acid, Free Fatty Acids, Fatty Acids Profile, Freezing Point Depression,
pH, Ketosis Screening, Adulteration Screening Package, Somatic Cells,
Individual Bacteria Count, Differential Somatic Cell Counting
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All measuring the same: Equaliser samples keep your instrument standardised.
Absorbance
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Benefits for your laboratory include:
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Reliable measurements over time protect your
SCC
reputation PMN
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and automatic sample tracing with Foss Integrator
Wavenumber
• Plug and play calibrations based on the unique Macrophages Macrophages
software avoids handling errors. Preventive
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maintenance of the instruments according to our
• Considerable time and money saved on
recommendations keeps instruments performing
calibration procedures with standardisation
concept (patented) optimally.
• Operational and networking software
Powerful and comprehensive calibrations
Uniform measurements
FOSS instruments are standardised to measure the
Macrophages
SCC
PMN
Infection
Macrophages Macrophages
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FOSS in central
milk testing
• FOSS has Raw Milk Testing
solutions in operation in more than
80 countries
• More than 3,000 MilkoScan™
instruments
sold world-wide (many
generations)
• More than 3,000 Fossomatic™
instruments sold world-wide (seven
generations)
• More than 1,200 BactoScan™
instruments sold world-wide (three
generations)
• FOSS Raw Milk Testing solutions
have obtained many approvals and
are in compliance with a number
of standards/guidelines/directives
(IDF/ ISO, EU)
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Some of the major challenges
under our spotlight
• Consolidation • Animal health
• Efficient lab operation • Sustainability
• Healthier dairy • Hygenic quality
products
• Food safety
• Traceability
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