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QMPS Milk Quality Lab

By Quality Milk Production Services

Last reviewed: December 2025

QMPS at Cornell provides comprehensive milk quality testing and consultation services for dairy farms.

Overview

Quality Milk Production Services (QMPS) at Cornell University provides laboratory testing and consulting services focused on milk quality. Their expertise in mastitis and milk quality is recognized nationally.

QMPS offers bulk tank and individual cow culture services, SCC testing, and consultation on quality problems. Their educational mission means results come with interpretation and management recommendations.

The lab's connection to Cornell's dairy research ensures access to current knowledge and best practices.

Snapshot

Description: QMPS at Cornell provides comprehensive milk quality testing and consultation services for dairy farms.

Who It's For: Dairy farms seeking expert milk quality testing and mastitis management guidance.

What It Does Best: Delivers authoritative milk quality diagnostics with extension-based education and support.

Why It Matters: Milk quality directly impacts revenue - expert testing improves management.

Ideal Users

Farm Types: All dairy operations

Herd Size: All sizes

Roles: Managers, Veterinarians, Quality staff

Main Features

Milk Cultures

Mastitis pathogen identification

SCC Testing

Somatic cell count analysis

Consultation

Quality management guidance

Education

Training and workshops

Competitive Advantages

  • Cornell expertise
  • Educational mission
  • Comprehensive service
  • Quality focus
  • Pricing

    Model: Per-test fees

    Evaluation Questions

  • Current milk quality challenges?
  • Testing needs?
  • Consultation interest?
  • Key Features

    • Milk Cultures: Mastitis pathogen identification
    • SCC Testing: Somatic cell count analysis
    • Consultation: Quality management guidance
    • Education: Training and workshops

    Advanced Features

    • Herd Programs: Systematic quality improvement
    • Research Support: Access to current research

    Ideal For

    Farm Types: All dairy operations

    Competitive Advantages

    What sets QMPS Milk Quality Lab apart from alternatives:

    • Cornell expertise
    • Educational mission
    • Comprehensive service
    • Quality focus

    Pricing Information

    Here is the pricing information for QMPS Milk Quality Lab:

    Cornell University milk quality laboratory services for mastitis and milk quality.

    Pricing Model: Per-sample diagnostic fees

    Quality Milk Production Services at Cornell: 607-255-8202

    Pros & Considerations

    Advantages:
    • Cornell expertise in milk quality
    • Research-backed testing
    • Mastitis diagnostics specialty
    • Educational resources included
    • University credibility
    Considerations:
    • Northeast location may affect turnaround
    • Academic program priorities
    • Limited availability at peak times
    • Specialized focus vs general lab

    Implementation & Setup

    How to implement QMPS Milk Quality Lab on your dairy operation:

    Implementation Timeline: Results typically within days

    Training & Support

    Training and support options available for QMPS Milk Quality Lab:

    Support Channels:

      Evaluation Questions

      Key questions to consider when evaluating QMPS Milk Quality Lab:

      1. Current milk quality challenges?
      2. Testing needs?
      3. Consultation interest?

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