Session
AGRICULTURE, FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Description
The research is important because it highlights the deficiencies that milk producers have in implementing proper hygiene practices in dairy cow stalls, which have an impact on milk quality. The study was conducted in three Municipalities of the Gjilan region (Vitia, Kamenica and Gjilani), Kosovo. Data were collected during April-May 2021 for the years 2019 and 2020. A structured questionnaire was used to collect all information related to milk quality. The questionnaire was designed to capture information related to general farm characteristics, number of dairy cows, use of mastitis tests, presence of lactofreezes for milk, pre-milking udder hygiene practices, udder disinfection and use of cleaning wipes etc. Out of 71 farms surveyed, 47 of them or 66.2% reported that they did not have lactofreezes for milk cooling, while only 24 farms or 33.8% had lactofreezes for milk cooling. Farms with lactofreeze, on average, have more experience (18.87 years), while those without lactofreeze have less experience (14.7 years). The surveyed farms, based on milk quality, were: 16.9% or 12 farms of extra class, 29.6% or 21 farms in the first class and 4.2% or 3 farms in the 2nd class, while 35 farms were below the quality standards. 84.5% or 60 farms clean the cow's udder with warm water, while 15.5% or 11 farms with cold water. 48 farms use the same wiping cloth for two or more cows. 32.4% or 23 farms were controlling mastitis. To assess the effects of udder disinfection in relation to milk quality, half of the farms fall below the national minimum standard. We recommend the relevant institutions, local and central, to encourage farms to improve quality by offering them technical and financial support through associations, advisory services and other interested parties.
Keywords:
hygiene, good production practices, milk quality, farm.
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-550-95-6
Location
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
Start Date
28-10-2023 8:00 AM
End Date
29-10-2023 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2023.428
Recommended Citation
Zeqiri, Medin; Bytyçi, Xhavit; Mestani, Mergim Daci; Durguti, Valon; Feka, Fidan; Januzi, Vezir; and Biçoku, Ylli, "The effects of hygiene and good manufacturing practices on the quality of fresh milk in some farms in the Gjilan region" (2023). UBT International Conference. 5.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/IC/Food/5
The effects of hygiene and good manufacturing practices on the quality of fresh milk in some farms in the Gjilan region
UBT Lipjan, Kosovo
The research is important because it highlights the deficiencies that milk producers have in implementing proper hygiene practices in dairy cow stalls, which have an impact on milk quality. The study was conducted in three Municipalities of the Gjilan region (Vitia, Kamenica and Gjilani), Kosovo. Data were collected during April-May 2021 for the years 2019 and 2020. A structured questionnaire was used to collect all information related to milk quality. The questionnaire was designed to capture information related to general farm characteristics, number of dairy cows, use of mastitis tests, presence of lactofreezes for milk, pre-milking udder hygiene practices, udder disinfection and use of cleaning wipes etc. Out of 71 farms surveyed, 47 of them or 66.2% reported that they did not have lactofreezes for milk cooling, while only 24 farms or 33.8% had lactofreezes for milk cooling. Farms with lactofreeze, on average, have more experience (18.87 years), while those without lactofreeze have less experience (14.7 years). The surveyed farms, based on milk quality, were: 16.9% or 12 farms of extra class, 29.6% or 21 farms in the first class and 4.2% or 3 farms in the 2nd class, while 35 farms were below the quality standards. 84.5% or 60 farms clean the cow's udder with warm water, while 15.5% or 11 farms with cold water. 48 farms use the same wiping cloth for two or more cows. 32.4% or 23 farms were controlling mastitis. To assess the effects of udder disinfection in relation to milk quality, half of the farms fall below the national minimum standard. We recommend the relevant institutions, local and central, to encourage farms to improve quality by offering them technical and financial support through associations, advisory services and other interested parties.