Pathogenic Microorganisms from Raw Milk of Different Animals

• Main Authors: Letiţia Oprean, Ramona Iancu, Eniko Gaşpar, Ecaterina Lengyel
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Agroprint Timisoara 2011-05-01
• Series: Scientific Papers Animal Science and Biotechnologies
• Subjects: cow; goat; hygienic quality; pathogenic microorganisms; raw milk; sheep
• Online Access: http://spasb.ro/index.php/spasb/article/view/532
• ISSN: 1841-9364; 2344-4576

Milk is an ideal environment for microbial growth and for this reason the separation of some pathogens is very important. The analysis of milk regarding pathogenic microorganisms is a clear indicator of hygienic quality and this influences the dairy production. Samples of raw milk from cow, goat and sheep were analyzed for pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The microorganisms found in milk directly affect the human health and can cause a public illness if the unpasteurized milk is used in the food industry.