The Journal "Agriculture and Forestry"
Časopis "Poljoprivreda i šumarstvo"
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Year 2005, Volume 51 Issue 1-4
| Year : | 2005 |
| Volume : | 51 |
| Issue : | 1-4 |
| Authors : | Ljupco ANGELOVSKI, Radmila CRCEVA NIKOLOVSKA |
| Title : | MAIN FACTORS FOR HIGH BACTERIAL COUNT IN RAW COW MILK |
| Abstract : | This study had two aims. The first was to describe several factors that most influence the bacterial count in raw cow milk. Among them, the greatest emphasis was on contamination of milk from the udder, contamination from the udder exterior, the impact of equipment maintenance and sanitation procedures and, finally, the temperature and duration of raw milk storage. The second aim was to evaluate the current situation regarding bacterial counts in raw cow milk in the FY Republic of Macedonia, which is one of the elements that define raw milk quality. For the purposes of this research, 3470 milk samples were taken from milk cooling tanks in several regions of the FY Republic of Macedonia during the period from January – June 2009. After the tests were finished, it was determined that 56.28% of the samples fulfill the criteria given in the national legislation, compared with the EU legislation, where it was noted that only 18.04% of the samples meet the given criteria. The results obtained clearly indicate insufficient hygiene in the breeding of milk cows, and incorrect milk handling after milking as a result of the insufficient farmer knowledge regarding hygiene procedures for primary milk production. |
| For citation : | Ljupco ANGELOVSKI, Radmila CRCEVA NIKOLOVSKA (2011): MAIN FACTORS FOR HIGH BACTERIAL COUNT IN RAW COW MILK. Agriculture & Forestry, Vol 51. (05) (1-4): 43-50, 2011, Podgorica |
| Keywords : | total number of microorganisms, cow milk, milk quality |
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