Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Colostrum Bacteria Control
(Up-dated February, 2017)

I spent time today checking to see that the Internet links are working on the back issues of the calf management newsletter. That is when I came to this issue, Colostrum Bacteria Control.

The basic principles I outlined in this issue are still as valid in February, 2017 as they were when I wrote about them initially in December, 2007.

I up-dated the links - of special interest is the short article on bacteria in milk - you can find this at
http://articles.extension.org/pages/11811/sources-and-causes-of-high-bacteria-counts-in-raw-milk:-an-abbreviated-review or click HERE.

The key points in the article that apply to colostrum as well are:

1. Microbial contamination from within the udder

2. Microbial contamination from the exterior of the udder

3. Influences of equipment cleaning and sanitizing procedures

4. Milk storage temperature and time

Enjoy this great little "checklist" on how bacteria get into and grow in colostrum.

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