Okieh AA
Djibouti
Research Article
Evaluation of Microbiological Quality of Raw Milk from Farmers and Dairy Producers in Six Districts of Djibouti
Author(s): Abdoul-latif Fatouma Mohamed, Somda MK, Fourreh AE, Okieh AA, Said CN, Mérito A and Yagi SAbdoul-latif Fatouma Mohamed, Somda MK, Fourreh AE, Okieh AA, Said CN, Mérito A and Yagi S
Objectives: The present study was carried out to evaluate the microbial quality of raw milk taken at different sampling points from farmers in Ali Sabieh, Arta, Dikhil, Djibouti, Obock and Tadjourah districts of Djibouti.
Methods: Two hundred samples of milk extracted from goats, cows and camels were collected and analyzed for the presence and enumeration of microorganisms using standard methods. Total bacterial counts exceeded the national standard in 56% of collected samples and Tadjourah district had higher milk samples (82%) with unacceptable total bacterial count.
Results: Key data demonstrated the presence of food-borne microorganisms. The mean value of aerobic mesophilic bacteria (6.78 log cfu mL-1), coliform counts (3.91 cfu mL-1) and E. coli count (2.58 cfu mL-1) was higher than maximum recommended value. The co.. View More»
