The change in test level in the Federal Milk Markets will be revenue neutral. You say that NPN levels can vary. Estimates of crude protein based on electronic milk testing have never been accurate with respect to the actual amount of NPN in milk, since this is not a component that the machine can measure. Adding a constant factor contributes no greater error than previously occurred when instruments were calibrated on a crude protein basis. Using true protein will reduce the amount of random error in milk protein production data and improve the data quality for genetic selection.
Crude protein is the basis for nutritional labeling on an international basis.
France and Australia. Please summarize the advantages of using true protein instead of crude protein. Using true protein instead of crude protein will better reflect the economic value of milk protein. Additionally, it will improve the accuracy of payment testing for protein by eliminating sources of random error. This will result in more equitable and accurate protein tests, and improve the quality of data used for genetic selection and farm management.