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Testing for pathogens in cow’s milk on dairy farms has assumed importance these days. Pathogen testing is done to ensure milk quality and milk safety and on-farm pathogen testing is being explored. This chapter discusses this crucial issue, first by identifying the rationale for on-farm pathogen testing. Next, the most important pathogen detection tests are described. Two case studies from Tanzania and India are presented; one deals with controlling disease in cattle and the other looks into how on-farm pathogen detection will improve milk quality and enable market access to smallholders. Finally, this chapter discusses future trends in on-farm pathogen testing.
Price: $32.50
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Series: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Publication Date:
31 July 2016
ISBN: 9781838791438
Format: eBook
BISACs:
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Animal Husbandry, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture
1 Introduction
2 Why test for pathogens on dairy farms?
3 Indirect and direct tests for detecting pathogens
4 Case study 1: controlling disease in dairy cattle and zoonotic risks in Tanzania
5 Case study 2: improving milk quality in India
6 Conclusions and future trends
7 Where to look for further information
8 References