The “Overnighter” technology utilises advanced microbiological techniques to allow bacterial culture on farm, giving a specific result within 12-48 hours for Streps and Staphs. The time until a colour change occurs depends on the numbers of bacteria present in the sample and also the warmth of where it is incubated.
This means a farmer can culture before starting treatment. If treatment needs to be started, it can be changed quickly if another treatment would be better (ie the next milking). The farmer has the result quickly and so can observe the cow at hand and link the condition to the result, not having to remember back several days before.
Simplicity
The Overnighter provides a highly visible change which the farmer and staff can relate to on farm. Confusing lab reports, with long scientific names leave many people bamboozled. Running the test requires very little time or training.
Flexibility
If the farmer is uncertain whether the infection is active, the treatment can be delayed and the cow observed until the next milking and have a culture result to support the treatment decision.
Price
The Overnighter retails for less than half the cost of most lab culture services.
