Comparative Data Regarding the Quality Parameters of Raw Milk from Different Livestock Systems

Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the quality of raw milk coming from two different livestock systems: semi-intensive farming and extensive farming.
Materials and methods: In this paper the milk was analyzed from the perspective of its most important quality indicators: the total number of germ, the somatic cell count and the presence of inhibitors. The study was conducted on 18 month period, between January 2011 and June 2012. The samples came from 6 semi-intensive farm system and from 6 collecting centers.
Results: Regarding the sanitary conditions and milk quality, over all, a significant difference between the two systems has been noted (p<0.001). The analysis of the samples that came from the semi-intensive farm system showed a high level of fit milk of up to 90%. So, this system is adequate for obtaining milk that corresponds with the directives imposed by the European Union to be obtained until December 2013.
Conclusions: Early detection of antibiotics and residues in raw milk may prevent the occurrence of risks to human health and may prevent significant economic loss for the milk processors.