Food-borne Intoxications: Intentional or Accidental Food Poisoning?
Food borne intoxications are diseases/infections caused by ingestion of toxic materials found in animals and plants. They are metabolic products of microorganisms that they produce…
Understanding Food-borne Illnesses
According to World Health Organization, food borne diseases are those diseases that enter the host through food; especially those that affect man and cause poisoning in animals. They…
Conducting Preliminary and Confirmatory Quality Tests on Milk
Quality assurance for milk and milk products require a concerted effort from all the key stake holders along the entire dairy value chain. This is…
Freezing Point Test vs Lactometric Method in Determining Milk Adulteration
The freezing point of a pure water (0°C) depends on the structure and chemical properties of its molecules. Adding solutes to water will depress the…
Aseptic Sampling: Procedure & Techniques
Assessing the quality of liquid milk is done through performing quality assurance tests, which begin by sampling of the liquid milk. It is important for…
How to Determine Lactose Content in Milk
We have looked at lactose intolerance, so we know what it is and its causes. We have also seen the various ways victims of lactose intolerance…
How to Determine the Shelf Life of Foods
Determining the shelf-life of a food product is crucial to ensure its safety and quality for consumers. Several factors need to be considered when establishing…
Buying the Best Portable Milking Machine
Every dairy farmer appreciates the service of a good milking machine. In fact, every farmer NEEDS only the best portable milking machine at the farm.…
Advantages and Disadvantages of Portable Milking Machines
Portable milking machines have revolutionized dairy farming by providing options that are fast, efficient, and practicable for farms of various sizes. Understanding the advantages and…
Care & Maintenance of Portable Milking Machines
Understanding how the milking machine works requires a close attention of what happens at the teat cup. The teat cup has the pulsator side and…