Study on Total Bacteria Count of raw Milk Produced in the Farm of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production- Case Study (Sudan University of Sciences and Technology)

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the total count of bacteria in the raw milk produced in the farm of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production University of Sudan, and accordingly bacterial contamination and suitability for consumption. Sixty samples of bulk raw milk were collected, 30 from morning milk and 30 from evening milk and then subjected to laboratory test using the Direct Microscopic count. The data obtained was then compared with the different standards given for the total bacteria count in milk. According to the results obtained the produced farm milk is satisfactory and acceptable for consumption with a total bacteria count of an average 650.000 cell per 1ml milk. The statistical analysis showed no significance variation in the total count of bacteria of morning and evening milk (650.000 ± 14002.3 and 651.000 ± 98443.1 respectively). The study explained that the factors led to the increase of bacteria number in the raw milk in relationship with the production methods and raw milk treatment. Finally certain recommendations are given in this aspect