African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Assessment of bacterial contamination and milk handling practices along the raw milk market chain in the north-western region of Rwanda

Jean Pierre M. Mpatswenumugabo
  • Jean Pierre M. Mpatswenumugabo
  • Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Rwanda, P. O. Box 210, Musanze, Rwanda.
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Lilly C. Bebora
  • Lilly C. Bebora
  • Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, P. O. Box 29053-00625 KANGEMI, Kenya.
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George C. Gitao
  • George C. Gitao
  • Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, P. O. Box 29053-00625 KANGEMI, Kenya.
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Victor A. Mobegi
  • Victor A. Mobegi
  • Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, P. O. Box 30197 Nairobi, Kenya.
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Blaise Iraguha
  • Blaise Iraguha
  • Heifer International, Rwanda Dairy Development Project, Rwanda.
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Benjamin Shumbusho
  • Benjamin Shumbusho
  • Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Rwanda, P. O. Box 210, Musanze, Rwanda.
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  •  Received: 15 June 2019
  •  Accepted: 14 August 2019
  •  Published: 30 November 2019

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