Evaluation of Physicochemical Characteristics and Microbial Load of Raw Cow Milk in Arsi Zone,Ethiopia
A cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2010 to May 2011 with the objective of evaluating physicochemical characteristics and microbial load of raw cow milk in Arsi zone,Ethiopia.A total of one hundred milk samples were collected from five milk collection centers and two dairy farms followed by laboratory analysis for physicochemical properties and microbial load.Variations in fat and total solids percentages among different collection centers were statistically significant (P<0.05)with highest fat and total solids percentage recorded from Lemu Ariya primary dairy cooperative (4.83% )and Lemu Michael primary dairy cooperative (13.19% ),respectively.Similarly,variations in total bacterial,coliform and somatic cell count showed statistical significant differences (P<0.05)over the collection centers with the highest total bacterial (4.76×106 cfu/ml)and coliform (5.51×103 cfu/ml)counts recorded from Lemu Ariya primary dairy cooperative while the highest somatic cell count (9.93×103 cells/ml)are recorded from AMAE dairy farm.Variations in milk compositional and microbial quality observed across and within different collection centers and dairy farms calls for the need to gives focus on hygienic aspects of milk as improving production and productiviy while planning interventions.
Arsi cow microbial milk and physicochemical characteristics
Kebede,F.K Hailemariam,M Greiling,J Abebe,T Hiwot,D
Mekelle University,College of Veterinary Medicine,Ethiopia Addis Ababa University,School of Veterinary Medicine,Ethiopia Netherlands Development Organization(SNV),Ethiopia University of Milan,Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,Italy
国际会议
XVIth International Congress on Animal Hygiene(第十六届动物卫生国际会议(ISAH 2013))
南京
英文
440-441
2013-05-05（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）