Hygienic Handling and Processing of Milk

Milk hygiene begins on the farm, and veterinarians play a pivotal role in ensuring the production of safe, high-quality milk through effective herd health management and preventive practices. Proper milking procedures, udder health monitoring, sanitation protocols, and hygienic milk handling are essential for reducing bacterial contamination, preventing mastitis, and maintaining milk quality throughout the production chain. This webinar focuses on the veterinarian's role in hygienic milk production and processing, covering clean milk production practices, milking hygiene, mastitis control, equipment sanitation, milk cooling and storage, contamination prevention, quality assurance measures, and on-farm biosecurity. The session will also discuss practical interventions that help improve milk safety, support dairy farm profitability, and strengthen public health.