Ann. Méd. Vét., 2014, 158 (2), pp 137-144 Bacteriological quality of raw milk from local and improved cows
in the region of Jijel and Blida (Algeria) and impact on public healthHAMIROUNE M., BERBER A., BOUBEKEUR S.Abstract :
In order to assess the risks associated
with the consumption of
raw milk, 192 samples of raw
milk were collected from 8 points
of sale between December 2013
and June 2014 and a survey was
conducted among consumers.
The analysis showed a meaningful
presence of too many bacteria
and of bacterial inhibitors (28.7%
of samples). In addition, the survey
revealed a high rate of gastrointestinal
symptoms in people
who consume raw milk without
heat treatment (26.0%).
These results reflect the risk associated
with marketing and raw
milk consumption in these regions
of Algeria and the need to implement
an outreach program of good
hygiene practices and livestock
management of all stakeholders
in the sector to ensure the safety
throughout the raw milk production
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