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Rating based on cfu/ml

Good Acceptable Concern Doc ?

(low) (medium) ( high) Why are my PI counts high ?

10,000 < 50,000 > 50,000

or or

< 3-4 x SPC < 3-4 x SPC

PI counts are generally higher than SPCs.

A 3-4 fold higher PI count than the SPC suggests:

1. Cleaning and sanitation of the milking system

2. Poor udder preparation before milking

3. Failure to cool milk rapidly

4. Prolonged storage times

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