SNAP Tetracycline Test – Broad-Spectrum Residue Detection
Reliable Protection Against Tetracycline Residues for Canadian Dairy Producers
Ensure your milk meets the highest safety standards with the SNAP Tetracycline Test. Tetracyclines remain among the most commonly used broad-spectrum antibiotics in dairy medicine for treating respiratory issues and foot rot. However, because they are highly stable compounds, ensuring they have cleared the animal's system is critical before milk enters the bulk tank.
In the Canadian dairy industry, where every load is screened for inhibitors, the SNAP Tetracycline test provides a vital layer of security. It is designed to detect residues of Tetracycline, Chlortetracycline, and Oxytetracycline well within the regulatory limits, providing a definitive result in under 10 minutes right in your milk room.
Canadian MRL & SNAP Tetracycline Sensitivity
The SNAP Tetracycline test is calibrated to be exceptionally sensitive, often flagging residues at levels significantly lower than the Health Canada Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs). This provides Canadian farmers with a substantial "safety buffer" to ensure compliance with proAction® food safety requirements.
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Antibiotic Drug
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Health Canada MRL
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SNAP 90/95 Detection Level
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Tetracycline
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100 ppb
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At or below 50 ppb
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Oxytetracycline
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100 ppb
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At or below 50 ppb
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Chlortetracycline
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100 ppb
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At or below 100 ppb
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Note: ppb = Parts Per Billion ($\mu$g/kg). Detection levels represent the point at which the test consistently flags a positive result to ensure you stay below the 100 ppb Canadian limit.
Features & Benefits for the Canadian Farm
- Strict Compliance: Specifically covers the 100 ppb MRL set by Health Canada, which is more stringent than the 300 ppb "Safe Level" used in other jurisdictions.
- Rapid On-Farm Results: Get a clear "Go/No-Go" decision in less than 10 minutes, allowing you to manage treated cows efficiently during chores.
- proAction® Food Safety Support: Provides documented proof of residue testing, helping you satisfy the requirements for clearing animals after antibiotic therapy.
- Simple, Three-Step Process: No specialized lab training is required. The easy-to-use "Snap" format is designed for the reality of a busy barn environment.
- Proven Accuracy: Trusted by processors and regulators globally to ensure that milk containing violative residues never enters the food chain.
The Canadian "Buffer" Advantage
Because the SNAP test detects Tetracycline and Oxytetracycline at just 50 ppb, it alerts you to the presence of the drug long before it reaches the 100 ppb legal limit. This is especially helpful when dealing with extra-label use or when a cow's metabolism differs from the standard withdrawal chart. If the SNAP test is negative, you can be highly confident that your milk will pass the rigorous screening at the processing plant.
Testing Instructions
- Sample: Use a representative sample of raw, commingled, or individual cow milk.
- Incubate: Mix the sample with the reagent pellet and incubate (standard SNAP heater block recommended for consistent results in Canadian milk houses).
- Snap: Pour into the sample well and "snap" the device when the activation circle begins to disappear.
- Read: Interpret the results in the window at the 9-minute mark.
