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Standard Plate Count in Washington
Questions, county research links and dairy management, safety and financial planning checklists for bacterial count results and milk handling observations in Washington.
Verification checklist
Review sample conditions, cooling history and laboratory methods before interpreting counts. Ask whether the dairy supplier or dairy service provider actually operates in the selected county, confirm operating status, livestock or service availability and written terms, and confirm transaction terms in writing.
County and geographic coverage
Official resources
- USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Dairy Programs
- FDA Pasteurized Milk Ordinance Resources
- USDA NIFA Cooperative Extension
- National Mastitis Council
- National 4-H
- National FFA