The prevalence and control of Bacillus and related spore-forming bacteria in the dairy industry

Milk produced in udder cells is sterile but due to its high nutrient content, it can be a good growth substrate for contaminating bacteria. The quality of milk is monitored via somatic cell counts and total bacterial counts, with prescribed regulatory limits to ensure quality and safety. Bacterial c...

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Main Authors: Nidhi eGopal, Colin eHill, Paul R Ross, Tom P Beresford, Mark A Fenelon, Paul D Cotter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmicb.2015.01418/full