Parlour Hygiene Service
The Parlour Hygiene service uses traditional plate culture methods to determine:
Coliforms
An indicator of bacterial contamination from milking equipment or coliform mastitis.
Thermodurics
Indicative of inadequate plant cleaning.
Pyschotrophs
These bacteria grow at refrigeration temperatures and suggest poor bulk tank cleaning and/or inadequate milk cooling.
Total Viable Count (TVC)
This indicates the number of bacteria able to multiply in the milk.
Ordering
To order a parlour hygiene on a bulk sample please call 01902 749920 or email milk@nationalmilklabs.co.uk.
Results
Results are available through normal notification methods of post, fax or email. Culture results are available within five days of the sample reaching the laboratory.
