Milk Quality

ANFO Pacifica Debuts New Single-Phase CIP Detergent

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 02:38:38 GMT

Source: ANFO Pacifica

Dairy producers in the western U.S. now have access to a single-phase cleaner that saves water without sacrificing cleaning power.

ANFO, available from ANFO Pacifica, is phosphate-free and has been shown to be effective at removing the toughest buildup in milking systems, including residue from teat sealants. ANFO One effectively removes organic solids, minerals, iron, fats and proteins from milk contact surfaces in milking systems. Its cleaning power helps dairy producers manage bacteria counts (both PI and SPC) at the same level or even better than traditional full-cycle detergents despite using less water.

The advanced cleaning technology of ANFO One single-phase detergent decreases water use by combining the detergent and acid cycles. This reduction of water use also saves energy that would have otherwise been necessary to heat the water. Finally, overall system cleaning time is reduced. This means fewer employee hours must be dedicated to cleaning the milking system, there is less system downtime and more cows can be moved through the parlor without the expense of adding or updating costly equipment.

ANFO One is a high-performance, single-phase detergent that is a blend of organic and mineral acids. It is designed to replace standard alkaline, chlorinated detergents in CIP system cleaning applications. Because it is chlorine free, it reduces wear on system parts, including rubber goods, seals, gaskets and flexible joints.

ANFO One is available through ANFO dealers in the western United States. As with all ANFO products, it is backed by the application expertise of ANFO milk quality experts who regularly visit the dairy to ensure that each milking system is cleaning to its highest potential.
Since 1919, ANFO Pacifica has provided cleaning, hygiene, sanitation, and animal-care products that help dairy producers improve milk quality and safety. It serves dairy producers in Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington.

More information can be found here. info@anfobrand.com

Antibiotic Treatment of Hoof Lesions Can Trigger Milk Residues

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 06:02:15 GMT

New research from the University of Minnesota (UMN) and the University of Guelph in Canada suggests antibiotic treatments of hoof lesions can trigger milk residues.

As the Food and Drug Administration ramps up antibiotic testing for drugs other than beta lactams in the coming year, those residues could show up in screening tests.

Researchers sampled 50 cows in two herds that were in five hoof
lesion treatment groups. Tetracycline was applied as either a wrap or paste, and then milk was sampled at various times after treatment.

In all, 442 milk samples were tested. Of that number, 105 samples of detectable tetracycline were found, with 35 having quantifiable results, says Gerard Cramer, a UMN veterinarian involved with the study. Five of the samples had residues above 100 parts per billion (ppb), testing in the range of 120 to 244 ppb.

In the U.S., the maximum residue limit for tetracycline is 300 ppb; in the European Union (EU), the maximum limit is 100 ppb. So while the milk samples with the higher residues would still be
legal in the U.S., they would likely not be eligible for export to the EU.

It’s unknown whether the tretracycline was being absorbed by the lesions and then transported to the udder, or whether teats were simply being contaminated when cows laid down and teats came in contact with the hoof.

In any case, the research shows tetracycline residues are possible. It’s important hoof trimmers and veterinarians applying the tetracycline pay very close attention to dosages, Cramer says. “Two to 3 grams per lesion is adequate,” he says. “That’s important to keep in mind
because treatment is not risk free.”

Minnesota Raw Milk Farmer a ‘Rebel’

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 20:08:57 GMT

The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports this morning that the dairy farmer who sold raw milk linked to four cases of illness has a history of defying state law. One of those sickened with an E. coli infection, a toddler, remained hospitalized Thursday.

According to the newspaper report, Michael Hartman, Gibbon, Minn., has been fined for selling uninspected meat in 1993. In 2001, he had his Grade A milk license revoked. And he has been fined and jailed for zoning and building permit violations.

The current raw milk case is still under active investigation, so no decision has been made on whether any charges will be filed, says Mike Schommer. communications director with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

Minnesota E. coli Outbreak from Raw Milk Sickens Four

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 20:08:52 GMT

A Minnesota toddler remains hospitalized after being infected with E. coli from raw milk. The child is one of four sickened in the outbreak.

Two of those sickened were school age children. The fourth was a man who was at least 70 years old.

Using DNA fingerprinting, the Minnesota Department of Health traced three of the four cases back to milk sold by Hartmann Dairy Farm, Gibbon, Minn.

The farm had its Grade A permit revoked in 2001 for “general unsanitary conditions,” according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The farm also did not obtain a Grade B license since that time, and was thus ineligible to sell milk into commerce. The farm was also cited in 2004 for violating Minnesota raw milk sales law.

Raw milk sales are prohibited in Minnesota, except for occasional purchases directly at the farm where the milk is produced.

Last week, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle vetoed legislation that would have allowed raw milk sales in Wisconsin.