May 2014

Analysis of selected milk traits in Palestinian Holstein-Friesian cattle in relation to genetic polymorphism

Modern dairy cattle breeding strategies depend on linkage analysis and quantitative trait loci (QTL) of genes involved in milk yield and composition. This is because of their biological desired quantitative traits that play key roles in milk production. In this study, three genes directly related to milk production: prolactin (PRL), bovine kappa-casein (K-CN) and the pituitary-specific transcription factor (PIT-1) were...

Author(s): Zyiad Abu Khaizaran and Fawzi Al-Razem

May 2014

Application of hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) system in dairy farms in Khartoum State, Sudan

An attempt was made to apply hazard analysis critical control points (HACCP) system in dairy farms in Khartoum State and to suggest control limits for them based on the international standard. World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recommended the HACCP system as a modern tool for prevention. Critical points associated with animal health were investigated using screening tests such...

Author(s): Ranya Siddeeg Omer and Atif Elamin Abdelgadir