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Bentley Instruments analyzers And Idexx Dairy Snap test provide the most reliable value for milk and milk products

Bentley Instruments has been developing and delivering innovative, high-performance analytical and automation solutions for the dairy industry for over 35 years. As a pioneer and expert in the use of flow cytometry for microbiological and somatic cell analysis of milk, the U.S.-based company is introducing its next generation of analyzers for even finer and more reliable determination of milk hygienic quality.

Based in northern France, the western european subsidiary of the Bentley Instruments group specializes in the development, production and distribution of instruments for the analysis of the physicochemical and hygienic composition of milk and dairy products.

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In this regard, Bentley Instruments has designed a new generation of analyzers with the BactoCount 3.0 series. This method uses proven technology, flow cytometry, for in-depth screening of the bacteriological and somatic cells composition of milk

Flow cytometry schematic diagram

Highly standardized method

To ensure results global equivalence on its analyzers, Bentley Instruments has developed control solutions such as international ISO 17043 proficiency testing in collaboration with CECALAIT, shelf-stable lyophilized bacteria standards and somatic cell calibration ranges.

Optimal solution for the Dairy Industry needs

The BactoCount IBCm 3.0 has been completely designed to provide a new, unique, fully open and scalable platform for a wide range of potential applications. This analyzer provides real-time enumeration of total flora and somatic cells in raw milk up to 50 analysis/hour. The BactoCount IBCm 3.0 allows manufacturers to reinforce their quality control at reception before unloading the milk (milk payment, screening test, segregation of milk according to its quality, sanitary control of silos,...).

BactoCount IBCm 3.0 Bacteria and somatic cell counter for the dairy industry BactoCount IBC 3.0 Bacteria and somatic cell counter for central laboratories

in real time to improve quality and safety, and also to diagnose mastitis earlier.

Proven technology

Flow cytometry is a technique used to rapidly characterize and enumerate populations of bacteria, somatic cells and other particles contained in a liquid matrix. Its heart, the cytometer, is composed of a cell, a microscope, a bandpass filter, a laser, extremely powerful and stable, and very sensitive photomultiplier(s). The laser excites the fluorescent marker bound to the DNA and/or RNA. The fluorescence signals are then collected by the optical system, filtered and detected with the photomultiplier(s). The intensity and width of the fluorescence pulses are recorded to establish the distribution signals are then collected by the optical system, filtered and detected with the photomultiplier(s). The intensity and width of the fluorescence pulses are recorded to establish the distribution curves and determine the detection threshold values. A calibration or conversion equation can be applied to convert the collected pulses to the unit of the official reference method. The flow cytometer is compact, completely enclosed and temperature controlled to ensure optimal stability of its performance.

BENTLEY INSTRUMENTS becomes also the official IDEXX distributor for the Dairy SNAP antibiotic residue testing solutions for the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland and Sweden). This agreement is in effect since June 11, 2021.

IDEXX, a global leader in veterinary diagnostics, provides customers with products and services for improved herd management. Diagnostic solutions for livestock, improving productivity (bovine pregnancy testing) and ensuring food safety are the missions that IDEXX solutions address. The Dairy SNAP antibiotic residue tests from IDEXX completes the BENTLEY INSTRUMENTS range of solutions, bringing global, high performance and high quality solutions to the dairy industry for an optimal management and valorization of processes and finished products : • The SNAP Beta-Lactam ST Plus test: detects more beta-lactam residues including cephalexin at or below established maximum residue limits, • The SNAPduo ST Plus test: detects more betalactam and tetracycline residues including cephalexin at or below established maximum residue limits.

We are certain that the market will appreciate this unique alliance, creating synergies and value for dairy companies, generating a global, reliable and optimized solution from raw milk unloading to control of finished products.

Philosophy of excellence

“Bentley Instruments solutions are continually designed and developed to set the standard for reliability, accuracy, and ease of use in the dairy industry. Bentley Instruments has always been at the forefront of progress. Our engineers have pioneered the philosophy of computer control of milk analysis equipments by combining standard computer electronics with rugged instruments to improve and simplify laboratory analysis. We were also the first, as early as 1991, to use flow cytometry for hygienic milk quality analysis with the BactoCount and SomaCount analyzers. This technology has now become an international standard and is used by most laboratories. The BactoCount was the first instrument to be certified to ISO 16140, as an alternative method to the ISO 4833 reference method, for the enumeration of total flora in raw milk. By implementing these new technologies, Bentley Instruments has become a major player in analytical instrumentation for the dairy industry.” Pierre BROUTIN - CEO Western Europe Bentley Instruments

BENTLEY INSTRUMENTS

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Nordic Market Contact :

Alexandre VAN DEN BERGHE Sales and Support Engineer Phone +336 45 43 31 42 www.bentleyinstruments.eu

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