A Literature Review of Health Risks Associated with Enteric Pathogens in Raw Milk in Nigeria
Abstract: Raw milk is milk (secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings) that has not been subjected to any form of processing intended to alter its quality or composition characteristics. The methodology used in this study includes extensive review of the literature of previous researchers sourced from secondary sources. Such secondary data explored extensively for the purpose of this study included: textbooks, periodicals, journal, and internet materials that amplify the vitality of some of the enteric pathogens associated with milk Production. Other means of secondary sources were from archival materials relating to milk production and enteric pathogenesis. This literature review aims to investigate the archival literature of past authors regarding the prevalence of enteric pathogens in raw milk. The occurrence of some of these pathogens (Pseudomonas sp. ,E.coli, Proteus, Klebsiella, Salmonella and Enterobacter) in raw milk are due to several factors such as animal health, poor milking practices, and poor animal waste management. Taken together, findings from extant literature revealed that in order to ensure safety of raw milk, regulatory authorities should establish guidelines and standards based on research findings to cover the entire raw milk chain to alleviate the risk associated with disease outbreak of raw milk.
Keywords: Raw milk: Colony: Samples: Cattle: Gastroenteritis: Health: Nutrition: Nigeria.
