Analysis of Milk Samples
Brief Description
The Dairy Laboratory provides services for analysis of milk components in support of the Genetic Improvement Program of PCC. Service is mainly for daily herds that are participating in milk recording and performance testing including PCC-assisted cooperatives. Milk samples are rapidly analyzed for milk fat percentage, milk protein percentage, lactose, total solids, and somatic cell count (SCC).
Service Standard
Under normal circumstances, the analysis is completed within nine working days from the date or request for submission of milk samples. Raw milk samples can be preserved for up to 7 days at 40c-50c, if bronopol is added. If the milk sample is unpreserved (no added bronopol), place the sample in a container with ice then immediately submit to the laboratory for analysis the soonest time possible (within 2 days). Unpreserved samples may be analyzed up to 72 hours after initial collection of milk samples. Prospective clients should first make arrangements with milk laboratory personnel before submission of samples for orientation/ training on proper milk sampling, handling, and storage scheduling.
Procedure
| Office or Division: | Animal Breeding and Genomics Section | |||
| Classification: | Highly Technical | |||
| Type of Transaction: | Government to Citizen (G2C), Government to Government (G2G) | |||
| Who may avail: | PCC Regional Centers’ Processing and Marketing Offices (PMO’s), Partner Cooperatives, Multiplier Farms, and Researchers. | |||
| CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS | WHERE TO SECURE | |||
| ABGS | ||||
| Client Steps | Agency Actions | Fees To Be Paid | Processing Time | Person Responsible |
| 1. Request for milk analysis (for new clients) | Formal letter | As it comes | Requesting Party | |
| 2. Approve request (for new clients) | Within one week upon receipt of request | Executive Director and Section Head | ||
| 3. Submit samples | Request Form for Analysis (PCC-GIQF) (via email/along with the milk samples) | As it comes | Requesting party | |
| 4. Analyze milk samples | 1 day | Dairy Laboratory Staff/ Molecular Genetics Lab Staff | ||
| 5. Prepare analysis report | 1 day | Dairy Laboratory Staff/Molecular Genetics Lab Staff | ||
| 6. Release of the report of analysis | Report of Analysis (PCC-GIQF-12) sent via email | 0.25 day | Dairy Dairy Laboratory Staff/ Molecular Genetics Lab Staff | |
| 7. Provide acknowledgement receipt of laboratory result and submit Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSS Form) | Email/Phone call, CSS form (via email/along with the next batch of samples | 0.25 day | Requesting Party | |
| TOTAL | 9 days | |||
| *For research purposes, please ensure that your research is coded/authorized by the RDD. Please have your letter noted by the RDD chief. *Processing time of Analysis depends on the number of samples submitted. | ||||