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Springer, Veterinary Research Communications, S1(34), p. 171-174, 2010

DOI: 10.1007/s11259-010-9384-3

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Raw milk for sale in Pisa province: Biosecurity of dairy farms and hygienic evaluation of milk

Journal article published in 2010 by F. Fratini, R. Nuvoloni, V. V. Ebani, L. Faedda, F. Bertelloni ORCID, G. Fiorenza, D. Cerri
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.
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Abstract

Selling raw milk by automatic dispenser on the farm is a good way to increase income. The aim of the present research is to evaluate both the biosecurity of dairy farms in the Pisa province and the hygienic quality of raw milk. Two farms, chosen because of previously analyzed results carried out on animals and milk, were monitored for 9 months according to the regional law DGR 381/2007. The results obtained showed that these farms presented good cattle health status. The raw milk tested was of a satisfactory hygienic quality, with great variability among milk samples in certain parameters, such as somatic cell count. This study confirmed the importance of consistent, ongoing control of safety conditions on dairy farms.