When to use Delvotest
Multiple reasons to prevent antibiotic residue contamination
Apart from food safety and maintaining the wholesome image of dairy,
delivering high quality milk is of major importance to you as a farmer because
this quality is directly linked to your income.
Economic necessity
Every day, antibiotics are used to treat
diseased animals and as a preventive treatment (dry-off). This means many
farms risk producing milk which is contaminated with antibiotic residues. The
presence of residues in milk may lead to financial penalties. Depending on the
region and contract, some farmer must pay back the cost of the entire tanker
of contaminated milk.
Take preventive measures and use Delvotest
To prevent from
being penalized, taking preventive measures is the first step towards
safeguarding your income. By taking advice on antibiotic use from your vet,
understanding withdrawal periods and respecting protocols, you can
significantly reduce the risk of antibiotic residue contamination. The use of
Delvotest antibiotic residue tests on milk offers you added security.
Tank milk testing
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Solution 1. In many countries, farmers choose to test all milk themselves
while still on the farm to guarantee the full safety of all deliveries.
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Solution 2. Other farmers test the tank milk only during periods of high risk,
for example when many animals are being treated, are calving or when a treated
cow may have been milked by mistake.
Individual cow's milk testing
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Solution 1. In some countries, authorities recommend always testing the milk
of animals being treated with antibiotics at the end of the withdrawal period
to further reduce contamination risk. The test should never be used to try to
shorten the withdrawal period as this will compromise safety.
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Solution 2. When treating animals, conditions can often change, leading, for
example, to farmers and veterinarians changing dosages and extending treatment
lengths. For every change in treatment, the withdrawal time must be adapted
accordingly. For added security, it is sensible to test milk after the agreed
withdrawal time to ensure that it is residue free. This should be done
according to the farmer's veterinarian's recommendations.
Individual cow's milk must be tested in the following cases
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Animals treated in an unusual way
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Cows that have calved earlier than planned
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Animals which have been recently purchased or are being milked for the first
time
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Heifers treated before calving
Tank milk should be tested when
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Animals have not been treated by the usual person
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There is a risk of contaminated milk in the tank.
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