MIP Colostrum is collected from the first five milkings from selected dairy herds of healthy, pasture-fed dairy cows. Colostrum production and collection from the dairy farm is required to meet very strict quality control parameters and is covered by a Product Safety Programme (PSP). All applicable herds are certified by AgriQuality New Zealand as being free from:
- List A diseases such as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) which is also known as ‘Mad Cow’ Disease, contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia, Foot and Mouth Disease and Rinderpest.
- Milk production hormone – BST (Bovine Somatropin), and which is prohibited from use in New Zealand.
- Pesticides
- Other undesirable residues
MIP Colostrum is chilled, rather than frozen, in order to maintain integrity and biological activity of the Immunoglobulins, growth factors and other biological active components.
MIP Colostrum is pasteurised to the most demanding of International Standards – 72ºC for 15 seconds, so that the highest microbiological quality is assured.
MIP Colostrum is further processed at low temperatures using proprietary technologies and manufactured using processes and equipment that are accredited to the internationally recognised Quality Assurance Standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Underpinning the Quality Management System is a HACCP based registered Product Safety Programme (PSP). The PSP incorporates all aspects of risk associated with the manufacture, packaging and storage of Colostrum.
This includes the control of people, engineering and maintenance, the environment, manufacturing and product testing, Quality Control and pathogen management.
These high standards of production mean we can bring you the highest quality New Zealand colostrum supplements.