Tracking microorganisms through the dairy production process
Published Date: 4/8/2020
Source: phys.org
Microorganisms from the environment can enter the dairy supply chain at multiple stages, including production, milk collection, and processing, with potential implications for quality and safety. The ability to track these microorganisms can be greatly enhanced by the use of high-throughput DNA sequencing (HTS), say Teagasc and UCC researchers, who recently published a paper in the peer reviewed journal mSystems on "Tracking the Dairy Microbiota from Farm Bulk Tank to Skimmed Milk Powder."