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6.2 COOLING SYSTEM EVALUATION AND<br />

MAINTENANCE<br />

<strong>Canadian</strong> <strong>Quality</strong> <strong>Milk</strong><br />

The cooling system will cool your milk rapidly at every milking if you have it tested and<br />

maintained annually. The main points to check are:<br />

• Refrigerant pressure<br />

• Thermometer accuracy<br />

• Thermostat settings<br />

• Condensing unit cleanliness<br />

It is recommended that you have your cooling system evaluated once a year by an<br />

industry professional.<br />

6.3 SUMMARY OF HAZARDS AND BEST<br />

MANAGEMENT PRACTICES<br />

HAZARD SOURCE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES<br />

Bacteria in bulk tank<br />

(CCP 2)<br />

• Slow cooling<br />

• Malfunctioning<br />

equipment<br />

BIOLOGICAL<br />

Check and record bulk tank temperature after<br />

every milking.<br />

Have a written plan outlining how to deal with<br />

a situation when milk has been improperly<br />

cooled or stored.<br />

Check and record bulk tank temperature<br />

before every milking.<br />

Add or maintain a pre-cooler.<br />

Have the cooling system evaluated annually<br />

by industry professional.<br />

June 2010 6—5

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