The effects of essential oils (EOs) of oregano and nutmeg with and without commercial emulsifier/stabilizer compound (E/S) on the microbial quality of ready-to-cook barbecued chicken were evaluated. Barbecued chicken was traditionally prepared. 3 μL/g and 10 mg/g of EOs and/or E/S were then added to the barbecued chicken, respectively. The samples were stored at 3°C for 144 h, 8 and 20ºC for 72...

Jejunum digesta samples were taken from weaning pigs in order to evaluate real-time PCR (qPCR) as a method for quantifying pig gut bacteria. Total bacteria, lactobacilli and enterobacteria were quantified by qPCR and the results were compared with those obtained with traditional methods: 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI staining) for total bacteria, selective culture for lactobacilli and ent...

The microscope has been used to observe and count bacteria and somatic cells in raw milk since the early 1900’s. It has proven to be a valuable tool to the dairy industry. The milk smear procedure in use today is outlined in detail in the most recent edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products (i.e., SMEDP, 17 ed) and other references. For somatic cell counting, the Direct...

Objective: inconclusive evidence exists regarding potential cariogenicity of milk formulas compared to breast milk.The study aimed compare Salivary Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) and lactobacilli detection counts amongbreastfed (B), plain formula (France Lait 1) (FL) probiotic supplemented (Nan 1 optipro) (N) infantsand assess in-vitro growth these bacteria in samples. Material Methods:saliva...

The first objective of this study was to describe the effect of on-farm heat treatment of colostrum on colostral bacteria counts and IgG concentrations. The second objective was to describe the effect of feeding heat-treated (vs. raw) colostrum on passive transfer of colostral immune and nutritional parameters in neonatal calves. Pooled batches of colostrum were mixed and divided equally: one h...