LACTOSCAN

What LACTOSCAN does

LACTOSCAN, operated by Milkotronic Ltd., is a Bulgarian manufacturer of ultrasonic milk analyzers, somatic cell counters, thermostatic devices, and dairy security test products, headquartered in Nova Zagora and operating continuously since 1997. The company's portfolio is organized in three analyzer tiers (Basic, Advanced, Laboratory) priced from approximately $500 to $1,800, supplemented by somatic cell counters for mastitis detection, thermostatic devices compatible with BetaStar antibiotic tests, and consumable test strips and cleaning solutions. Its core technology is ultrasonic measurement for parameters including fat, SNF, density, protein, lactose, salts, added water, freezing point, pH, and conductivity, positioned against infrared-based incumbents on direct-measurement precision and on-site portability (including 12V adapter support for use on milk collection trucks).

LACTOSCAN serves dairy farms, milk collection centers, dairy laboratories, dairy processing enterprises, and veterinary services globally, with sales-team coverage in English, Bulgarian, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Russian. The company operates a dual-channel go-to-market combining direct e-commerce (lactoscan.com with USD/EUR/BGN pricing and worldwide courier delivery) with a global distributor network featuring dedicated 'Become a Distributor' and 'Find a Distributor' programs and preferential distributor pricing. Revenue mechanics are hardware-led one-time purchases with a modest recurring tail from consumables (test kits, cleaning solutions) and a small accessory attach (printers, pH probes, weighing scales, sample holders).

The business is privately held with no disclosed external funding rounds; in May 2025 the company secured EU grant funding (project BG16RFPR001-1.001-0183-C01) for innovation R&D and simultaneously launched the Lactoscan MCCWS flagship, Lactoscan INDI farmer-tier unit, and Lactoscan MCCW-V1 lab model, alongside the Easycounter YC yeast cell counter that extends the company's automated fluorescent microscopy capability into fermentation verticals.

Name

LACTOSCAN

Legal name

Milkotronic Ltd.

Website

https://lactoscan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LACTOSCAN (Milkotronic Ltd.) is a Bulgarian manufacturer of ultrasonic milk analyzers, somatic cell counters, and dairy testing equipment, founded in 1997, serving dairy farms, milk collection centers, and laboratories globally via e-commerce and a distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Testing Equipment

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Milk Quality Testing & Sampling Equipment (SCC, Conductivity, Analyzers) (AFAAAIAD)

Keywords

• Ultrasonic milk analyzers
• Somatic cell counters
• Dairy testing equipment
• Milk quality testing
• Mastitis detection devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Nova Zagora

HQ country

Bulgaria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Milk Analyzer Hardware Sales: Sale of ultrasonic milk analyzers across Basic, Advanced, and Laboratory model tiers. Products include Lactoscan S, Lactoscan SP, Lactoscan SAP, Lactoscan Farm Eco, Lactoscan MCCW, Lactoscan MCCWS, Lactoscan MCC Combo, and Lactoscan LW. Hardware is sold as one-time purchase with prices ranging from $500 to $1,800.
2. Somatic Cell Counter Sales: Sale of somatic cell counters including Lactoscan SCC, Lactoscan SCC Compact, and Lactoscan MCC Combo. These devices detect clinical and subclinical mastitis in dairy animals.
3. Test Kits and Reagents: Sale of consumable test products including SCC test kits (Lactoscan SCCx4KIT, Lactoscan SCCx4SNGL), milk security tests (test strips for adulteration, sucrose, formalin, salt, starch, ammonium ions, titratable acidity), and antibiotic tests.
4. Accessories and Cleaning Solutions: Sale of accessories including ECS POS serial printers, cases, pH probes, external keypads, sample holders, as well as cleaning solutions (Lactodaily powder, Lactoweekly powder) for milk analyzer maintenance.
5. Thermostatic Device Sales: Sale of thermostatic devices including Lactoscan TBS (dry incubator/block heater compatible with BetaStar tests), Lactoscan TDC, Lactoscan TCH, and Lactoscan TETA for various dairy testing applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LACTOSCAN (Milkotronic Ltd., Bulgaria) manufactures and sells portable and laboratory ultrasonic milk analyzers across Basic, Advanced, and Laboratory tiers for measuring fat, SNF, density, protein, lactose, salts, water content, temperature, freezing point, pH, conductivity, and total solids in raw milk. The portfolio also includes fluorescent-microscope somatic cell counters for mastitis detection in cow, sheep, goat, buffalo and human milk, thermostatic devices compatible with antibiotic residue tests, yeast cell counters for fermentation labs, milk adulteration test strips, cleaning chemicals, and integration accessories (printers, pH probes, weighing scales). The offer targets dairy farms, milk collection centers, dairy laboratories, dairy processing enterprises, and veterinary services worldwide.

Product overview

LACTOSCAN is a product portfolio of ultrasonic milk analyzers and related testing equipment manufactured by Milkotronic Ltd (Bulgaria) since 1997. The product line consists of three tiers of milk analyzers (Basic, Advanced, and Laboratory models), somatic cell counters for mastitis detection, thermostatic devices for various milk tests, yeast cell counters, and comprehensive test strips and cleaning solutions. The Basic models (Lactoscan S, SP, SAP, Farm Eco, INDI) provide essential milk quality measurement for farms and small operations. The Advanced models (S options, SAP options, SA options, S PFP) offer extended measurement ranges, pH/conductivity integration, and connectivity options. The Laboratory models (LW, MCCW, MCCWS, MCC Combo) provide comprehensive analysis for milk collection centers and laboratories with integrated displays and data management. Somatic cell counters (Lactoscan SCC, SCC Compact) use fluorescent microscopy for mastitis detection, while Easycounter YC products extend the technology to yeast counting. The portfolio is unified by ultrasonic technology and shared accessories including cleaning solutions, test strips, and connectivity peripherals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lactoscan MCCWS Advanced ultrasonic milk analyzer designed for milk collection centers, providing comprehensive milk quality analysis including FAT, SNF, density, protein, lactose, and additional parameters.
• Lactoscan MCCW - V1 Laboratory model ultrasonic milk analyzer with integrated functionality for milk quality testing in laboratory settings, including compositional analysis for milk collection workflows.
• Lactoscan MCC Combo Combined milk analyzer and somatic cell counter offering both milk quality analysis and somatic cell counting in a single device for laboratories and large collection centers.
• Lactoscan LW Laboratory model milk analyzer with an integrated 7-inch fully functional display, automatic cleaning via peristaltic pump, pH and conductivity measurement, USB connectivity, and weighing scale integration.
• Lactoscan S options Advanced ultrasonic milk analyzer with extended measurement range up to 45% FAT, pH and conductivity measurement, real-time clock, USB, and embedded printer options.
• Lactoscan S PFP options Advanced milk analyzer with pH probe connectivity and integrated pH and conductivity measurement, real-time clock, USB, USB flash drive support, and embedded printer.
• Lactoscan SAP options Advanced ultrasonic milk analyzer with automatic cleaning via two peristaltic pumps and extended measurement capabilities for low-maintenance continuous operation.
• Lactoscan SA options Advanced ultrasonic milk analyzer with enhanced features for comprehensive milk analysis, including extended compositional measurement.
• Lactoscan S standard Basic ultrasonic milk analyzer for measuring FAT, SNF, density, protein, lactose, added water, temperature, freezing point, and salts; features RS232 interface and ESC POS printer support with one-year warranty.
• Lactoscan SP options Advanced ultrasonic milk analyzer with expanded measurement capabilities and additional features beyond the standard SP series, targeting small farms and collection points.
• Lactoscan SP standard Standard milk analyzer model in the SP series with basic ultrasonic measurement features for FAT, SNF, protein, lactose, and added water.
• Lactoscan S PFP standard Entry-level ultrasonic milk analyzer with pH measurement functionality included, suitable for basic compositional and pH testing on a single sample.
• Lactoscan SAP standard Standard milk analyzer with automatic cleaning via two peristaltic pumps for low-maintenance continuous operation in farm and collection settings.
• Lactoscan Farm Eco Compact, lightweight (1 kg) ultrasonic milk analyzer designed for farm use with 60 samples/hour throughput and peristaltic pump cleaning; priced at $500.
• Lactoscan INDI Individual portable milk analyzer designed for single-farm use with essential milk quality measurement features for fat, SNF, protein, lactose, and water.
• Lactoscan SPFP casein Milk analyzer with casein measurement capability for advanced dairy analysis on a single sample.
• Lactoscan SCC High-end somatic cell counter using a direct fluorescent, low magnification microscope with fast autofocus and automated cell counting software for detection of subclinical and clinical mastitis in cow, sheep, goat, buffalo, and human milk.
• Lactoscan SCC Compact Compact somatic cell counter version for subclinical and clinical mastitis detection in dairy herds.
• Lactoscan SCCx4KIT Somatic cell count test kit with 4 tests for rapid mastitis detection, priced at $145.
• Lactoscan SCCx4SNGL Single-test somatic cell count kit for individual milk sample analysis, priced at $190.
• Lactoscan TBS Thermostatic device / dry incubator compatible with BetaStar tests for detection of antibiotic residues in raw milk; features two factory-set working modes and a portable design.
• Lactoscan TDC Thermostatic device for various milk testing applications requiring temperature control.
• Lactoscan TCH Thermostatic device for temperature-controlled milk testing processes.
• Lactoscan TETA Thermostatic testing device for milk quality analysis procedures.
• Easycounter EPF-YC Thermostatic device with yeast cell counting functionality for fermentation industry applications.
• Easycounter YC Automated fluorescent microscope cell counter for yeast analysis in beer, bioethanol, bakery, and research laboratories; determines total yeast cell count, dead cell count, live cell count, and viability percentage with results in 40-120 seconds and coefficient of variation as low as 2.5% at 500x dilution.
• Easycounter YC Compact Compact version of the automated yeast cell counter with fluorescent microscopy technology for fermentation and brewery quality control.
• Test strips for adulteration Rapid high-sensitive test strips for detection of neutralizers, hydrogen peroxide, and urea adulteration in raw milk; priced at $89 per box of 12 tubes / 600 strip tests.
• Test strips for titratable acidity Rapid and high-sensitive test strips for determination of titratable acidity and pH in raw milk with results within 60 seconds.
• Test strips for Sucrose Test strips for detection of sucrose adulteration in raw milk.
• Test strips for Formalin Test strips for detection of formalin (formaldehyde) adulteration in raw milk.
• Test strips for Salt Test strips for detection of salt adulteration in raw milk.
• Test strips for Starch Test strips for detection of starch adulteration in raw milk.
• Test strips for Ammonium ions Test strips for detection of ammonium ions adulteration in raw milk.
• Lactodaily powder Alkaline cleaning product for daily combined cleaning and disinfecting of LACTOSCAN milk analyzers; suitable for all water conditions and compatible with manual or automatic circulation cleaning.
• Lactoweekly powder Acidic cleaning product for weekly combined cleaning and descaling of LACTOSCAN milk analyzers; suitable for all water conditions and compatible with manual or automatic circulation cleaning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60 samples/hour measurement capacity with 60 second measurement time (Farm Eco model)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FOSS: FOSS (Denmark) is the global market leader in milk composition analysis (MilkoScan) and dairy testing solutions. It is the most direct peer to LACTOSCAN, offering both infrared and complementary laboratory instruments to dairy processors and labs, and is explicitly named by LACTOSCAN as a reference competitor.
• Bentley Instruments: Bentley Instruments (US) manufactures infrared milk analyzers and somatic cell counters for the dairy industry. As another reference competitor named by LACTOSCAN, it competes head-to-head in milk composition testing and herd health (mastitis detection) products.
• Delta Instruments: Delta Instruments (Netherlands) produces infrared milk analyzers for dairy laboratories and processing plants. It is explicitly named by LACTOSCAN as a benchmark competitor in milk analysis instrumentation.
• Funke Gerber: Funke Gerber (Germany) manufactures laboratory milk analyzers (LactoStar) and cryoscopes for dairy testing. A direct peer in laboratory-grade milk composition and freezing-point measurement, overlapping with LACTOSCAN's laboratory model line.
• Page & Pedersen International: Page & Pedersen International (US) supplies dairy testing equipment including milk analyzers and somatic cell counters. Comparable to LACTOSCAN as a specialist provider of milk quality testing instruments to laboratories and processors.
• LAB-EL: LAB-EL (Poland) manufactures electronic milk analyzers and dairy testing equipment. Direct peer offering ultrasonic/electronic milk composition analyzers at similar price points in European and emerging markets.

Emerging players

• Afimilk: Afimilk (Israel) provides dairy farm management and milk analysis systems, including in-line milk meters and herd management software. Partial overlap with LACTOSCAN's on-farm testing products but extends into broader dairy management and analytics.

Broad incumbents

• Mettler-Toledo: Mettler-Toledo (Switzerland/US) is a global leader in laboratory and industrial instruments including pH, conductivity, and density measurement. Adjacent to LACTOSCAN's measurement capabilities as a broad incumbent in the laboratory analytical instruments space.
• Bruker: Bruker (Germany/US) is a major manufacturer of analytical instruments including spectrometers and laboratory measurement systems. A broad incumbent in the analytical instruments category in which LACTOSCAN competes.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher Scientific (US) is a global analytical instruments and laboratory equipment leader with broad spectroscopy, chromatography, and cell-counting capabilities. Operates as a broad incumbent in the same laboratory analytical instruments category as LACTOSCAN.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lactoscan

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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