Effect of Modified Pre-Milking Sanitizing Approaches on Raw Milk Quality Obtained from the Dairy Farmers of Tawau Area, Sabah

Authors

  • Sim Kheng Yuen Faculty of Agro-Based Industry, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Mohammad Raisul Alam Faculty of Sustainable Agriculture, University Malaysia Sabah, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v4i1.5-8.403

Keywords:

raw milk hygiene, safety, sanitizing practices, chilling, milk collecting system

Abstract

The aim of the study was to investigate the raw milk hygiene and quality among the small holder dairy farmers in Tawau area. A total of 216 samples were collected from the respective dairy farmers and milk collecting centre located at Mile 15, Tawau. Preliminary results indicated that the quality of the raw milks obtained at farm level contained were inferior with high bacteria load (> than 107 CFU/ml). The total coliform (2.9-3.8 CFU/mL) and Staphylococcus count (2.3-3.6 CFU/mL) were relatively high in certain samples. However, none of the food borne pathogens was found. Trace back study revealed that the causes of contamination were attributed by poor hygienic handling among the dairy farmers and insufficient for immediate chilling of raw milk. A significant reduction in bacteria load was observed if the raw milk chilled immediately at farm. The implementation of modified pre-milking sanitizing practices improved the microbiology quality of the raw milks obtained from respective dairy farms. Future study will focus more on the effect of prolong storage towards the microbiological quality of raw milk.

Author Biography

Sim Kheng Yuen, Faculty of Agro-Based Industry, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia

Department of Bio-Industrial Technology, Lecturer / Researcher

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Published

19.01.2016

How to Cite

Kheng Yuen, S., & Alam, M. R. (2016). Effect of Modified Pre-Milking Sanitizing Approaches on Raw Milk Quality Obtained from the Dairy Farmers of Tawau Area, Sabah. Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 4(1), 5–8. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v4i1.5-8.403

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Animal Production