Common use of Thermoduric Clause in Contracts

Thermoduric. A Thermoduric test measures bacteria that are heat tolerant and is undertaken on raw milk each month. Thermoduric testing requires the milk sample to be incubated for a period of three days. Unless required by a Milk Buyer’s raw milk specification, the result is considered advisory. The following bands are intended to assist with the interpretation of a thermoduric result. Thermoduric Band – Guidance Only 0 – 2,000 – Premium Result 2,001 – 5,000 – Satisfactory Result 5,001 – 10,000 – Review Hygiene Program Greater than 10,000 – Plant Inspection Recommended Advisory Tests Additional advisory TPC or thermoduric tests can be requested through Milk Department. Samples will be collected by the driver and results reported in accordance with the timelines for official test results. The costs associated with this additional service will be charged to the Xxxxxx. SOMATIC CELL COUNT (SCC) SCC is an indicator of the health of the dairy herd. The number of somatic cells in raw milk increases in response to pathogenic bacteria, a cause of mastitis. Each collection of raw milk is tested for SCC. Any daily result that varies by >20% or changes grade from the previous daily result will be withheld by Milk Department and reviewed against subsequent results prior to confirming the official result for the period. No re-sample procedure applies to the SCC test as it is conducted on each consignment of milk. Test results will be provided generally within 36 hours of sampling on weekdays and 48 hours of sampling on weekends. Farmers should monitor individual stock SCC by including regular herd testing as part of their Animal Health Plan.

Thermoduric. A Thermoduric test measures bacteria that are heat tolerant and is undertaken on raw milk each month. Thermoduric testing requires the milk sample to be incubated for a period of three days. Unless required by a Milk Buyer’s raw milk specification, the result is considered advisory. The following bands are intended to assist with the interpretation of a thermoduric result. Thermoduric Band – Guidance Only 0 – 2,000 – Premium Result 2,001 – 5,000 – Satisfactory Result 5,001 – 10,000 – > 5,000 Review Hygiene Program Greater than 10,000 – and Plant Inspection Recommended Advisory Tests Additional advisory TPC Bacto or thermoduric tests can be requested through Milk Department. Samples will be collected by the driver and results reported in accordance with the timelines for official test results. The costs associated with this additional service will be charged to the XxxxxxFarmer. SOMATIC CELL COUNT (SCC) SCC is an indicator of the health of the dairy herd. The number of somatic cells in raw milk increases in response to pathogenic bacteria, a cause of mastitis. Each collection of raw milk is tested for SCC. Any daily result that varies by >20% or changes grade from the previous daily result will be withheld by Milk Department and reviewed against subsequent results prior to confirming the official result for the period. No re-sample procedure applies to the SCC test as it is conducted on each consignment of milk. Test results will be provided generally within 36 hours of sampling on weekdays and 48 hours of sampling on weekends. Farmers should monitor individual stock SCC by including regular herd testing as part of their Animal Health Plan.

Thermoduric. A Thermoduric test measures bacteria that are heat tolerant and is undertaken on raw milk each month. Thermoduric testing requires the milk sample to be incubated for a period of three days. Unless required by a Milk Buyer’s raw milk specification, the result is considered advisory. The following bands are intended to assist with the interpretation of a thermoduric result. Thermoduric Band – Guidance Only 0 – 2,000 – Premium Result 2,001 – 5,000 – Satisfactory Result 5,001 – 10,000 – > 5,000 Review Hygiene Program Greater than 10,000 – and Plant Inspection Recommended Advisory Tests Additional advisory TPC Bacto or thermoduric tests can be requested through Milk Department. Samples will be collected by the driver and results reported in accordance with the timelines for official test results. The costs associated with this additional service will be charged to the Xxxxxx. SOMATIC CELL COUNT (SCC) SCC is an indicator of the health of the dairy herd. The number of somatic cells in raw milk increases in response to pathogenic bacteria, a cause of mastitis. Each collection of raw milk is tested for SCC. Any daily result that varies by >20% or changes grade from the previous daily result will be withheld by Milk Department and reviewed against subsequent results prior to confirming the official result for the period. No re-sample procedure applies to the SCC test as it is conducted on each consignment of milk. Test results will be provided generally within 36 hours of sampling on weekdays and 48 hours of sampling on weekends. Farmers should monitor individual stock SCC by including regular herd testing as part of their Animal Health Plan.