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  • 1Department of Animal Science, University of Padova, Legnaro (PD), Italy. denis.pretto@unipd.it

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Standardizing milk coagulation properties (MCP) analysis is crucial for comparing results across different labs and methods. This study developed transformation methods for rennet coagulation time (RCT) and curd firmness (a30) to improve data comparability and predict non-coagulation probability.

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Area of Science:

  • Dairy Science
  • Food Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry

Background:

  • Milk coagulation properties (MCP) analysis lacks standardization across laboratories and methodologies.
  • Variations in instruments, coagulant activity, and coagulant type hinder result comparison.
  • This variability complicates research and data interpretation in dairy science.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a method for transforming rennet coagulation time (RCT) and curd firmness (a30) values.
  • To develop a model for predicting the non-coagulation (NC) probability of milk samples analyzed with different methodologies.
  • To enable more reliable comparisons of MCP data across diverse research settings.

Main Methods:

  • Collected milk samples from 165 Holstein-Friesian cows and analyzed MCP in three laboratories using distinct methodologies (A, B, C).
  • Employed correlation and regression analyses to examine relationships between MCP traits across methodologies.
  • Utilized logistic regression and receiver operating characteristic analysis to predict non-coagulation probabilities.

Main Results:

  • Transformation model 1 showed higher precision for RCT (R(2): 0.77-0.82) than for a(30) (R(2): 0.28-0.63).
  • Model 2 was necessary for transforming measurements between methodology C and others.
  • Non-coagulation probability prediction achieved high accuracy (0.972-0.996) based on RCT from other methodologies.

Conclusions:

  • A standardized definition for MCP trait analysis is essential for reliable comparisons.
  • The proposed transformation methods improve data comparability across different analytical approaches.
  • Accurate prediction of non-coagulation is possible, aiding in quality control and research.