Research Article

Evaluation of the Influence of Frequency of Milk Collection and Milking Dayshift on the Microbiological Quality of Raw Milk

Table 3

Percentage of samples according to the quality standards of the industry and frequency of milk collection (24 and 48 h) for mesophilic aerobic bacteria (MAB) and psychrotrophic bacteria (PSY).

MicroorganismsRange (CFU/mL)24 h48 h

MAB<50,000337 (87%)294 (75%)
≥50,00050 (13%)97 (25%)
PSY<10,000340 (88%)345 (89%)
≥10,00047 (12%)46 (11%)