October 2021

A novel platform test to detect beta-lactam residues in raw milk

The mastitis causing microorganisms resist beta-lactam antibiotics by releasing beta-lactamase and the enzyme can be traced in raw milk. This study was aimed at developing a novel platform test to detect beta-lactam antibiotics residues in raw milk based on the Hardy Diagnostic Beta-lactamase Test (HDBT) reagent. The HDBT ingredients modified were penicillin, sodium chloride, trisodium citric acid, trisodium phosphate...

Author(s): Teresiah W. Ndungu, Patrick S. Muliro and Mary Omwamba

October 2021

Uses and microbiological quality of fresh cow's milk sold in three markets in South Benin

The aim of this study was to determine the common uses and evaluate the microbiological safety of raw milk sold in southern Benin. To determine the different uses of raw milk, 345 individuals were surveyed in three locations (Allada, Ouidah, and Zongo). Per location, 115 individuals were randomly sampled. For the microbial analysis, milk samples were collected from the three targeted locality in southern Benin (Allada,...

Author(s): Oumarou DJOBO, Haziz SINA, Pocoun Damè KOMBIENOU, Wilfrande Morenikè DJENONTIN, Virgile AHYI, Issaka Youssao Abdou KARIM, Adolphe ADJANOHOUN, Manuel RENDUELES and Lamine BABA-MOUSSA