Minnesota On-Farm Culture Systems
By Minnesota Easy Culture System
Last reviewed: December 2025
On-farm milk culture systems enabling identification of mastitis pathogens for targeted treatment decisions.
On-farm culture systems enable dairy farms to identify mastitis pathogens before treatment, allowing targeted antibiotic selection or no-treatment decisions for self-curing infections.
The Minnesota Easy Culture System uses bi-plates with selective media to differentiate gram-positive from gram-negative bacteria and identify common pathogens. Results are available in 18-24 hours.
Culture-based treatment protocols have been shown to reduce antibiotic use while maintaining or improving cure rates. Training is essential for proper sample collection, plating, and interpretation.
Key Features
- On-Farm Testing: Results in 18-24 hours
- Pathogen Identification: Targeted treatment
- Selective Media: Easy interpretation
- Protocol Development: Treatment guidance
- Cost-Effective: Low per-sample cost
Advanced Features
- Record Integration: Document results
- Trend Analysis: Pathogen patterns
Ideal For
Farm Types: Dairy farms
Competitive Advantages
What sets On-Farm Culture Systems apart from alternatives:
- Proven system
- Cost-effective
- Research-backed
- Reduces antibiotic use
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for On-Farm Culture Systems:
Minnesota Easy Culture System for on-farm mastitis diagnosis.
Pricing Model: On-farm culture system
Minnesota Easy Culture System. Contact for training and supplies. Reduces unnecessary antibiotic use.
Pros & Considerations
- On-farm mastitis culture capability
- Rapid results for treatment decisions
- Low cost per test
- Identifies major pathogens
- Practical farm application
- Training required for accuracy
- Not complete lab replacement
- Limited pathogen identification
- Proper technique critical
Implementation & Setup
How to implement On-Farm Culture Systems on your dairy operation:
Implementation Timeline: Training and setup: days
Training & Support
Training and support options available for On-Farm Culture Systems:
Support Channels:
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating On-Farm Culture Systems:
- How do you currently make treatment decisions?
- What is your clinical mastitis rate?
- Who will read cultures?
- Will you commit to training?