9780365770923 - Costs of Butterfat Sampling and Testing Programs (Classic Reprint) de Stein, Fred (1 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book investigates the different milk sampling and testing programs used by dairies for measuring the butterfat content of producer milk shipments. The author presents a detailed analysis of the costs associated with collecting samples, laboratory testing, labor requirements, and equipment, using data collected from 6 receiving rooms and 4 laboratories. The book provides a framework of estimated costs that are classified into fixed costs, variable labor costs for sampling and testing, transportation costs, and total costs. The author also provides a detailed breakdown of costs for different sampling and testing programs, comparing the costs and accuracy of fresh versus composite sample programs. The book establishes a comprehensive reference work for dairy operators seeking to balance the accuracy and cost of their milk testing programs and provides valuable insights into the economic considerations of milk testing practices. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.