Bulk tank milk(BTM)

    BTM is useful for diagnosing multiple problems (current and potential) that might exist in a dairy herd related to milk quality and mastitis pathogens. Progressive milk cooperatives monitors BTM for milk quality and a low incidence of mastitis.

How to use this program (Web-based Expert System for Maintaining Quality Milk)

• Read this first: This program is composed of BTM data and farm's management practice data. In order to evaluate your herd status, you are encouraged to input your own herd data. To help understanding, "Try existing sample example" in the following.

• Try existing sample example

• Run your own herd data (First Log on, then input your data)

• Information about BTM 
  • Benefits and limitations
  • How to conduct a BTM analysis
  • Interpretations of raw milk bacterial counts and troubleshooting
  • Criteria for excellent udder health for individual cows and the herd
  • Estimated of infected quarters and losses in milk production due to the elevated BTSCC
  • Interpretation of results for contagious mastitis pathogens
  • Interpretation of results for environmental origin bacteria in bulk tank milk
  • Bacterial species isolated from bulk tank milk
  • Recommended milking procedures in stanchion/tie stall or parlors

This program is developed by