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This research aims to analyze the physicochemical and microbial quality of raw cow milk in dairy cooperatives in Ethiopia.

June 11, 2026Open Research AfricaOpen Access

Physicochemical and Microbial Analysis of Cow Raw Milk in the Case of Dairy Cooperatives in East Gojjam Zone, Amhara National Regional States, Ethiopia

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Randomized trial evaluates raw milk quality in dairy cooperatives, highlighting potential public health risks.

This research aims to analyze the physicochemical and microbial quality of raw cow milk in dairy cooperatives in Ethiopia.
Collected 60 raw milk samples from five dairy cooperative districts in East Gojjam Zone from October to August 2023.
Performed physicochemical analysis measuring fat, protein, lactose, and other properties using a Lacto Scan.
Conducted microbiological examinations including total plate count, coliform count, and yeast and mold count.
Mean levels of coliform bacteria (CC) exceeded the recommended limit at 5.22 log10 cfu/ml.
Total aerobic viable bacteria (TAVB) found at 8.43 log10 cfu/ml, above acceptable standards.
Physicochemical properties did not meet standards set by the European Standard Union or Ethiopian Standard Agency.

Mulugeta Fentahun (2026) studied this question.

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