Direct Microscopic Clump Count (DMCC): The DMCC is a rapid method that uses the microscope to estimate
bacteria in a stained smear of a milk sample (0.01 ml). Although the method is not considered “official” in the
national program, technicians are licensed in NY State where it can be used to reinstate producers after high count
Provided with support from the NYS Dairy Promotion Advisory Board, dairy farmers dedicated to the production, manufacture & distribution of quality dairy products.
penalties (count must be confirmed by SPC) and is used to screen incoming loads of milk at dairy plants. The
procedures is also used and considered an official method for counting somatic cells in raw milk (DMSCC).