News

PortaSCC receives favorable review on the Dairy-L online discussion group. Apr. 23, 2008

In February 2008, Professor Alvaro Garcia of South Dakota State University made the following entry in an online mastitis detector discussion:

"There's also another interesting device we have tested in the field (and if I'm not mistaken was tested also at the U of WI and Cornell University). The company is Portacheck and it consists in individual reading strips with a small "well" where you place one drop of milk and three drops of reagent. It allows one to read results in 45 minutes either using a colorimetric scale or a digital reader. We have found them quite reliable, easy to use, and inexpensive."

TriStar Dairy Centre is the distributor of the PortaSCC milk test in western Canada. Apr. 10, 2008

TriStar Dairy Centre of Grunthal, Manitoba is now distributing the PortaSCC milk test in the provinces of Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Dairy producers in that area are happy to finally have an on-farm tool that is easy to use and affordable.

Nelson-Jameson shows PortaSCC milk test at PDPW conference. Mar. 26, 2008

The PortaSCC milk test was well-received at the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin conference in March 2008 when it was demonstrated by Nelson-Jameson, Inc of Marshfield, WI. Nelson-Jameson markets the test nationwide through its Farm Friend Direct web site and promotions with major dairy cooperatives.

PortaSCC milk test introduced at Central Plains Dairy Expo. Mar. 19, 2008

Prairie Livestock Supply , located in Worthington MN, launched the sale of the PortaSCC milk test at the Central Plains Dairy Expo 2008. Producers from Montana to Iowa were excited to learn about this on-farm management tool designed to improve herd health and milk quality.

Growing PortaCheck distribution network generates excitement worldwide! Feb. 27, 2008

In the past few months, several dealers and distributors have joined the PortaCheck distribution network. They are very excited about the potential of the PortaSCC milk test as an on-farm management tool and have already seen increased interest and sales in their territories. We welcome to our network the following companies:

Battilana International SAC- Peru

CDI Animal Health -Puerto Rico

4 Quarters Systems -India

Mid-Georgia Farm Services- Georgia, U.S.A.

Millwood Products-United Kingdom

Prairie Livestock Supply - Central Plains states of the U.S.

Rumitech - Turkey

Tempo FZE - Qatar and Afghanistan

TriStar Dairy Centre - Western Canada

Walco stores - United States

 

The PortaSCC milk test was well-received at Fieldays 2007 in New Zealand! May. 16, 2007

The PortaSCC milk test was introduced by Milfos International Ltd. at Fieldays 2007 in New Zealand. Milfos has recently become a distributor for the milk test throughout New Zealand.

World Wide Sires announces agreement with PortaCheck! - Sept 2006 Sep. 20, 2006

World Wide Sires, Ltd. announces agreement to market the PortaSCC® milk test in countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Medical test keeps milk cows healthy. Sep. 13, 2006

Local Farms in Southern New Jersey are using the PortaSCC milk test.