Detecting antibiotic residues in milk
Arrow Scientific has sparked a new revolution in dairy testing with the ROSA® (Rapid One Step Assay) platform, setting new standards in testing through speed, simplicity and sensitivity. Test time can be as low as 3 minutes. ROSA tests can be read visually and equipment needs are minimal.
The ROSA platform is based on dedicated ‘litmus like’ strip tests and read with a small reader. Milk testing for antibiotic residues can now be performed quickly and easily.
ROSA Reader
For the Australian dairy industry, the ROSA MRL tests provide the closest match Australian / Codex Maximum Residue Limits.
This unique antibiotic test simply needs to add milk to the MRL-3 test strip, incubate for 3 minutes and read the result on the ROSA Reader. The Reader stores results electronically for record keeping and reporting. ROSA tests are convenient for farmers, field personnel, veterinarians, haulers, milk receivers and lab personnel.
ROSA MRL Test
Charm continues to add value to testing programs with data acquisition software, bar-coded test strips, and RFID / key FOB integration to strengthen data security and traceability. New ROSA milk tests have been added to complement the ROSA ß-lactam program. These include kits for:
§ ß-lactams and Tetracyclines in a single test
§ Sulfonamides
§ Tetracyclines
§ Chloramphenicol
§ Enrofloxacin
§ Streptomycin
§ Aflatoxin M1 (Quantitative)
All ROSA milk tests are run on the same equipment.
ROSA is the preferred choice for the top global dairy companies. Some, like Fonterra NZ, have implemented in-transit testing programs where for example, after the last farm pick-up, the tanker driver draws a composite sample from the tanker, starts the ROSA MRL test, and drives to the plant. The in-transit incubator is equipped with an automatic shut-off feature so the results are stabilized at the end of the incubation time. The completed test strip is read in seconds at the plant, thereby reducing turnaround time at milk intake and expediting production of a safe, wholesome and quality product.
ROSA Milk Strips
Website link to product:
http://www.arrowscientific.com.au/component/option,com_virtuemart/Itemid,1/page,shop.product_details/flypage,shop.flypage/product_id,150/category_id,32/keyword,mrl/