Somatic Cell Counts (SCC) and Profits
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Impact of Somatic Cell Counts on Dairy Farmers

Somatic Cell Counts (SCC) is not just a scientific term of academic interest, it has real-world implications for every dairy farmer. Simply put, lowering SCC leads to increased profits. That’s not just us saying so, we recently ran across this article, Somatic Cell Count Impacts Everything by Mike Lormore, DVM, MS, MBA, Director Cattle Technical…

Aseptic sampling system for breweries
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Aseptic Sampling System: Why Consistent Test Results are Important

An aseptic sampling system is critical for the quality control process in the liquid food industry. One of QualiTru’s customers in the yeast-fermented beverage business (Brewery) had a specific problem they were facing. Customer problem: Inconsistent results from quality samples Of course, our team took on the challenge of solving the vexing problem of inconsistent…

Bacteria in pasteurized fluid milk
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Maintaining the Quality of Pasteurized Fluid Milk

Maintaining the quality of pasteurized fluid milk is essential for consumer safety, shelf life, and product satisfaction. While pasteurization eliminates harmful pathogens, other factors, such as microbial contamination and post-pasteurization risks, can compromise milk quality. By implementing robust quality control measures, including regular sampling and testing, dairy plants can help ensure the safety and consistency…

The Sample - Our weakest Link
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The Sample – Our Weakest Link!?

If we trust the sampling and testing process, we are more confident in the result and can make informed decisions. To illustrate, let’s look at a non-dairy industry example. Recently, my doctor ordered a blood sample. Keen to divert my attention from the needle, I looked out of the window and reflected on the seamless…