National Milk Records (NMR) services
Milk Recording
Milk Recording Options Service
There are many flexible milk recording options to suit you and your herd, from using one of our fully trained milk recorders or doing DIY self-sampling.
Essential Sampling Service
Essential Sampling is a straightforward testing service for milk constituents, without the requirement to record any animal events, ID or ancestry information. Butterfat and protein results are reported automatically with the cell count results as part of the service. If you require regular testing, there is a monthly subscription service (4, 6 or 8 weekly). However, if you only want to test now and again, the service can be used ad hoc.
Robot Milking Shuttle Hire Service
If you have a Lely, DeLeval or Fullwood robotic milking system, we can provide a complete door-to-door service to help you test for pregnancy, SCC, or Johne’s disease. Using Ori Collector Shuttles, our team will arrive at your farm, set up the shuttles and check they’re operating correctly. Then they’ll complete the process, cleaning down before they leave.
Milk Quality Testing Services
Milk Quality Monitor Service
Milk Quality Monitor includes the range of tests which can be carried out on spare bulk milk samples that include: Bactoscan, SCC, Butterfat, Protein and Urea. Most samples are collected via our own transport network and delivered to one of our two labs to be tested with results reported all within 24 hours of sample receipt. The traceability and assurance of the dairy supply chain are paramount to producing a top-quality product for human consumption.
Parlour Hygiene Suite Service
This involves a traditional culture technique whereby any live microbes in the milk are grown under a range of conditions. We then count the number of microbial colonies to determine the level and presence of: