Quality assurance for microbiology in feed analysis laboratories - Cowie, Richard A. (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2013)
PART 1. The Quality Management System in a microbiology laboratory (Introduction glossary of terms -- Quality assurance purpose and guidelines -- Microbiology laboratory organization and responsibilities -- Personnel training, qualification and competence in the microbiology laboratory -- Accommodation (facilities) and environment -- Microbiology testing - selection and verification of methods (including measurement uncertainty) -- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) -- Equipment - maintenance and service -- Reporting microbiological results -- Traceability of results -- Proficiency testing -- Documentation and control of documents -- Health and safety (including risk assessment) in the microbiology laboratory -- Audits, corrective actions and management review in the microbiology laboratory 55 Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)) -- PART 2. Quality assurance and general laboratory procedures (Microbiological media, reagents and chemicals --
- Receiving microbiological samples -- Handling and preparation of microbiological samples -- Microbiological identification using traditional and commercial methods -- Gram stain and primary characterisation tests -- Use of autoclaves -- Use of incubators and temperature controlled equipment -- Basic microbiological techniques -- Use of balances -- Use of pipettors -- Use of pH meters -- Microbiology laboratory water -- Microbiology laboratory glassware) -- PART 3. Microbiology procedures (Introduction -- Isolation and enumeration of Enterobacteriaceae from animal feed samples -- Isolation and identification of Escherichia coli O157 from animal feed samples -- Isolation of Salmonella spp. from animal feed samples -- Isolation of Listeria spp. from animal feed samples -- Isolation and enumeration of yeasts (excluding probiotic yeast), moulds, Dematiaceae and aerobic/mesophilic bacteria from animal feed samples -- Isolation and enumeration of Aspergillus spp. from animal feed samples --
- Isolation and enumeration of probiotic bacteria and yeasts from animal feed samples -- Isolation and enumeration of Sulphite Reducing (SR) Clostridia spp. from animal feed samples -- Detection of Toxoplasma gondii in animal feed samples -- Detection of Echinococcus spp. in animal feed samples -- Detection of Trichinella spp. in animal feed samples -- Detection of Processed Animal Protein (PAPs) in animal feed samples -- List of reviewers of this document for FAO)
"Animal feeding influences every sector of the livestock industry. High quality animal feed with the correct nutritional content and free from harmful contaminants, such as microbiological agents or their toxins, ensures that animals will be in the best possible condition, content and healthy. As a result animals will produce increased yields of quality products (meat, milk, eggs or wool) resulting in improved health and wellbeing of the human population. This publication provides comprehensive guidance on the requirements of a microbiology laboratory performing animal feed analysis and includes examples of standard operating procedures, prepared by experts from around the world. These procedures will assist laboratories in attaining the competence required, will enhance the quality of data reported and ensure the safety of laboratory workers. The procedures contained in this publication are compliant with ISO/IEC 17025:2005 (General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories) and take into account ISO 14001:2004 (Environmental management systems) and BS OHSAS 18001:2007 (Occupational health and safety management systems) and will assist laboratories to gain accreditation or certification. This publication will be useful for laboratory analysts, laboratory managers, students and teachers and will enable workers in the livestock industry to appreciate the importance of proven reliable data and quality assurance. Implementing the procedures will strengthen the research and education capabilities of students and promote a better trading environment between developing and developed economies. This will have long-term benefits and promote investment in feed industries and R&D."--Publisher's description
Includes bibliographical references