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Microbiological and Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Camel Milk from Southwestern Algeria

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigates the physico-chemical and microbiological characteristics of fresh camel milk collected from different regions of Southwestern Algeria.Samples were collected from 48 camels of El Bayadh, Bechar, Adrar and Tindouf.A wide variation was observed in the physico-chemical properties due to variation in feed, lactation period and environmental conditions.Microbiological results indicate that camel milk from Tindouf was the most contaminated with total aerobic flora, psychrotrophic flora, total and thermos-tolerant coliforms, faecal streptococci, total yeasts and moulds.Whereas camel milk from El Bayadh was the least contaminated with total aerobic flora, psychrotrophic flora, total yeasts and moulds.All samples tested for pathogenicity were negative for pathogenic germs.

Source: Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research

DOI: 10.17582/journal.pjar/2023/36.4.377.388

Authors: Nafissa Sahel, Fadela Chougrani, Abderrahim Cheriguene, Zineb Hamani

Institutions: University of Bechar, Université de Mostaganem

Language: English

Topic: Animal Diversity and Health Studies

Subfield: Food Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4389746142