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Articles Creating Health and Nutrition: Selecting Cheese for Health
Stacy Reed, MS, Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D., Rayna Cooper
This fact sheet provides dietary tips and an overview of the nutrition information of cheese, explains why cheeses are so different, and briefly describes how cheese is manufactured. More
Articles Farmstead and Artisan Cheesemaking
Sarah Cornelisse, Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D., Lynn Kime, Jayson K. Harper, Ph.D., Emily Montgomery
The renaissance of farm-based dairy processing can be attractive, but it is imperative that farmers research and plan all aspects of a new enterprise. More
Writing Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
Consistently using correct cleaning and sanitizing procedures in dairy and food processing plants is the foundation to producing high quality, safe food. More
Articles Key Concepts of Cleaning and Sanitizing
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
Proper cleaning and sanitizing is essential to producing high quality, safe dairy foods. A well-informed and trained staff provides the foundation for safe food processing. More
Articles Cleaning and Sanitizing Wood Boards for Cheese Aging
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
The traditional practice of using wood boards for cheese aging must meet the contemporary practice of sanitation to ensure food safety. More
Articles Dairy Food Processing - Federal Regulations
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
Federal regulations for food processors encompass food safety, standards for manufacturing facilities, good manufacturing practices, and compositional standards. More
Articles Pennsylvania Farm Show Cheese Competition
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
The Pennsylvania Farm Show Cheese Competition is open to any Pennsylvania cheesemaker holding a valid dairy foods manufacturing permit. More
Articles Home Cheesemaking
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
Making cheese at home is fun. Proper preparation and attention to sanitation will make good tasting cheese that is safe for the whole family to enjoy. More
Articles Growing Raspberries and Strawberries in Containers
Kathy Demchak, Matthew Cooper
Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) High and Low Tunnel Berry Project Update #1—information on growing strawberries and raspberries in containers. More
Articles Safety Data Sheet Use
Jim Harvey
Safety data sheets (SDS) provide detailed information about all chemicals and pesticides including the chemical properties, various hazards, protective measures, and safety precautions. More
Articles Dairy Food Processing - Pennsylvania Regulations
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
Dairy food processors must meet all regulations that apply to food processors, as well as regulations for dairy food processing and standards for specific products. More
Articles Sanitation for Dairy Food Plants
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
Sanitation Controls are an element of Food Safety Plans that are required for all food processors by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The end result is high quality, safe dairy products. More
Articles The Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
The Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) is recognized as the national standard for milk sanitation. More
Articles The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
The Food Safety Modernization (FSMA) is sweeping legislation that puts into place mandatory prevention-based controls across the food supply to protect public safety and prevent illness. More
Articles Dairy Product Standards
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
Many dairy food products have federal standards and grades that are based on composition, manufacturing, and quality requirements. More
Articles West Nile Encephalitis in Horses
Bhushan M. Jayarao, MVSc, PhD, MPH, Sharon I Gripp, Pat M. Comerford, David Griswold
Read about the transmission of West Nile virus to horses, signs, treatments, vaccine information, and prevention and control. More
Articles Yogurt: Active Nutrition for Active Lifestyles
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
Yogurt packs a wealth of nutrition in a variety of delicious options. Find out how yogurt can be the star of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. More
Articles Pasture and Hay for Horses
Marvin Hall, Ph.D., Pat M. Comerford
To minimize feed costs, it is important to keep horses healthy and feed them a balanced ration that meets their nutritional needs. More