Emerging salmonella variety in dairy cows worsens antimicrobial resistance
A study of more than 5,000 salmonella bacteria isolated over 15 years from dairy cattle samples in the Northeast reveals a significant increase in resistance to the antimicrobial medications ampicillin, florfenicol and ceftiofur. Analyzing data derived from bovine samples submitted to Cornell’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center between 2007 and 2021, researchers also found that two […]
BLOCKCHAIN APPLICATIONS IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY: BEACON OF HOPE FOR RESOLVING ISSUES
The dairy industry has grappled with numerous challenges over the years, leading to significant distrust. Prominent examples include the salmonella-contaminated milk incident in France and the adulterated milk case in China. Both incidents eroded consumer faith in dairy products. Moreover, there’s a growing concern over ethical issues such as fair compensation for producers and the […]
EU reviews dairy safety controls in Poland and Netherlands
Two audits by the European Commission’s health and safety unit have looked at milk and dairy products in Poland and the Netherlands. A remote DG Sante audit, in March 2021 in Poland found the system was well-designed but a lack of training and internal audits weaken the effectiveness. Dairy products with traditional characteristics are sold […]