Leveraging Sanitary Survey Sampling for In-Process Quality Control
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Leveraging Sanitary Survey Sampling for In-Process Quality Control

ByRuth Petran

In a typical food plant, appropriate preventive controls are implemented to address the inevitable hazards from a variety of sources to ensure that the resulting products are safe.  As part of these programs, we traditionally think of sampling ingredients or finished products to help verify the effectiveness and thorough implementation of these controls. Many food companies…

Clean-in-Place (CIP) Troubleshooting—Following the Water Principle
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Clean-in-Place (CIP) Troubleshooting—Following the Water Principle

ByRick Rector

When troubleshooting clean-in-place (CIP) or assisted cleaning system (ACS) cleaned processes, often, many people forget the simple basics: If you pump it in, it should come out. The Following the Water Principle is just that, as shown below in a single pass CIP/ACS system. A clean-in-place checklist Note to self, check for water! Staying true…

Mastitis Management in Dairy Cows and Improving Herd Health Through Inline Sampling
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Mastitis Management in Dairy Cows and Improving Herd Health Through Inline Sampling

ByAnne Bigalke

Mastitis management in dairy cows and improving herd health are two significant challenges among many others that dairy farmers face. That’s because mastitis is the costliest disease affecting dairy cattle. Consequently, prevention and control of mastitis are the keys to reducing this condition’s negative impact on dairy operations. Several international studies have addressed this issue…

Representative Sampling Solves Two Critical Problems for Dairy Farmers – Part 1
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Representative Sampling Solves Two Critical Problems for Dairy Farmers – Part 1

ByMara Herschbach

How does representative sampling solve two crucial problems for dairy farmers? Recently, I had the opportunity to have an in-depth conversation with Denise Sutton, Large Farm Sales Manager at DFA Farm Supplies. She has extensive experience in the dairy farm industry, including being a herd manager and running a dairy farm. Denise is also a…