Cornell University Quality Milk Production Services
Last reviewed: December 2025
Cornell's Quality Milk Production Services (QMPS) provides comprehensive mastitis diagnostics, bulk tank testing, and dairy farm consulting for milk quality...
Overview
Quality Milk Production Services (QMPS) at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine is one of the nation's leading dairy diagnostics laboratories, specializing in mastitis control and milk quality improvement.
Services Offered
Mastitis Diagnostics
Milk Quality Testing
Farm Consulting
Sample Submission Process
Turnaround Times
| Test Type | Typical Turnaround |
|-----------|-------------------|
| Bulk tank culture | 48-72 hours |
| Individual cultures | 48-72 hours |
| PCR testing | 24-48 hours |
| Sensitivity testing | 72-96 hours |
Educational Resources
QMPS provides extensive educational materials including:
Why Dairy Farms Use QMPS
The combination of world-class diagnostic capabilities with practical farm consulting has made QMPS a trusted partner for dairy operations focused on milk quality improvement.
Key Features
- Mastitis Pathogen Identification: Culture-based identification of bacteria causing clinical and subclinical mastitis
- Antimicrobial Sensitivity: Testing to determine which antibiotics will be effective against identified pathogens
- Bulk Tank Analysis: Monitoring for contagious mastitis organisms in the herd
- Farm Consultations: On-farm visits by milk quality specialists
- Herd Screening Programs: Systematic testing to identify and eliminate contagious mastitis sources
- Research Connection: Direct access to latest mastitis research findings and recommendations
Ideal For
Farm Types: Commercial dairy operations with mastitis challenges, Organic dairies with limited treatment options, Premium milk producers, Herds with high SCC concerns
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for Quality Milk Production Services:
University-based milk quality laboratory offering mastitis culture, SCC, and consulting.
Pricing Model: Per-sample laboratory fees
Contact QMPS at Cornell: 607-255-8202
Pros & Considerations
- World-class mastitis diagnostic expertise
- Research-backed recommendations
- Comprehensive pathogen identification
- Antimicrobial sensitivity to guide treatment
- Educational resources and training available
- Geographic distance may affect turnaround time
- Premium pricing for specialized services
- Consultation visits may require scheduling well in advance
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating Quality Milk Production Services:
- What is your current bulk tank SCC?
- What mastitis pathogens have been identified on your farm?
- How many clinical mastitis cases do you see monthly?
- Are you dealing with contagious mastitis organisms?
- What is your current treatment protocol for mastitis?
- Do you have a veterinary relationship for mastitis consultation?
- What are your milk quality goals?
- Have you had a milking system evaluation recently?