NML is the leading provider of payment testing services in GB. A subsidiary company of the NMR Group, NML operates out of two laboratories, one in Wolverhampton and one in Glasgow.
Both laboratories operate 7 days a week and 365 days a year with both day shifts and night shifts to minimise the time it takes for samples to be tested and results returned to the customer
At these laboratories the latest infra red testing technology is used to test for a range of milk constituent and milk quality parameters. Key tests offered by the business include:
- Somatic cell count
- Bactoscan
- Fat
- Protein
- Lactose
- Urea
- Casein
- FPD
- Antibiotics
NML is able to supply all necessary consumables for sample submission with delivery to relevant sample collection points through its own transport network.
Traceability
NML's payment testing service is fully integrated, covering consumable supply, sample collection using refrigerated vans, sample registration, testing, result validation and reporting. NML operates a range of reporting systems with a custom built client website and systems for auto reporting of results to farmers by post, fax, email, SMS and the internet.
With NML sample traceability is assured through the use of barcode labels and samples are stored for five days to allow for any follow up investigation work.
Bespoke service provision
NML unique IT systems allows the business to offer bespoke service levels to each of its clients, covering range of tests required, frequency of testing, reporting requirements. Such bespoke service provision ensures that NML can meet the differing needs of each of its clients in a precise manner.
Commitment to quality
NML maintains a strong emphasis on quality in all of its processes. Both of its labs are UKAS [United Kingdom Accreditation Service] accredited. This accreditation is supplemented by NML's involvement in a series of international ring trials and the business maintains a range of QC procedures. NML also welcomes client audits.
Additional testing
NML's core testing service is supplemented by a range of additional testing services. These additional tests include investigatory analysis (eg to identify cause of product contamination), disease analysis (HealthCheck) and microbiological testing (MicroCheck). Daily testing of the bulk milk sample collected by your milk buyer can be carried out through the MilkCheck service from NML. These additional testing services include the analysis of milk, blood and tissue samples. Kits are provided for sample submission if required.
Research and development
NML has an ongoing programme of research into new testing technologies that are relevant for the modern livestock farmer. NML's recent investment in PCR technology is an example of NML's commitment to service development and this new technology is set to revolutionise methods for mastitis control in the GB dairy herd.
NML is also undertaking unique research in the field of saturated fat profiling using nIR technology. This rapid and cost efficient test will enable dairy farmers to track changes in the saturated fat levels in milk - a key factor affecting the nutritional value of dairy products and fatty acid profiling can be used as an indicator of cow health.
Contact us
To find out more about NML please visit www.nationalmilklaboratories.co.uk or call 01902 749920. NML looks forward to hearing from you.
