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Analyzing Results

The following is a guide for interpretation of results from an AgSource Bulk Tank Culture.

 

Type of Bacteria

Tank Results (cfu/ml)

Low levels

Moderate levels

High levels

Very high levels

Streptococcus agalactiae

< 50

50-200

200-400

>400

Streptococcus aureus

< 50

50 -150

150 -250

>250

Coliforms

<100

100-400

400 -700

>700

E. coli

<10

10 -100

100 - 400

>400

Streptococcus species

<300

300 -500

500 -750

>750

Enterococcus species

<100

100 - 700

700 -1200

>1200

Streptococcus species

<700

700 -1200

1200 -2000  

>2000

Mycoplasma species

Negative

Notes

 
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