Microbial Assessment of Raw Milk of Some Female Camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Sokoto, Nigeria

Authors

  • Rabiu A. Dogondaji Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, PMB 2346, Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2087-1837
  • Prof. M. Lawal Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, PMB 2346, Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria.
  • R.S.U. Wasagu Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, PMB 2346, Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria.
  • A. Yakubu Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, PMB 2114, Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria.
  • Surajo Umar Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Federal University, PMB 1157, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria.

Keywords:

Camel milk, microbial quality, Camelus dromedarius, Staphylococcus aureus.

Abstract

In this research aliquots from gallon-full samples of raw camel milk (M1-M5) that were obtained from five domesticated female camels (Camelus dromedarius) at Kwalkwalawa village of Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria were analysed for their microbial content using standard methods. The samples were obtained by hand milking of female camel udders after its thorough cleaning and sterilization at early morning time. Milk samples were inoculated on General Purpose Media, (GMP) and selective media to investigate their microbial presence. Results of performed microbial investigation established the presence of Escherichia coli sub spp 0157:H7 and Salmonella spp. in (M1). In the remaining milk samples (M2, M3, M4 and M5), only Staphylococcus aureus was detected. Thus, conclusively quality of the studied milk samples showed microbial contamination contracted possibly during processing and or its transportation to the laboratory. Raw camel milk therefore, should be used with caution.

Author Biographies

Rabiu A. Dogondaji, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, PMB 2346, Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria.

 

 

Prof. M. Lawal, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, PMB 2346, Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria.

 

 

R.S.U. Wasagu, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, PMB 2346, Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria.

 

 

A. Yakubu, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, PMB 2114, Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria.

 

 

Surajo Umar, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Federal University, PMB 1157, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria.

 

 

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Published

2023-01-11

How to Cite

Dogondaji, R. A., Lawal, M., Wasagu, R., Yakubu, A. ., & Umar, S. . (2023). Microbial Assessment of Raw Milk of Some Female Camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Sokoto, Nigeria. PSM Microbiology, 8(1), 1–8. Retrieved from https://psmjournals.org/index.php/microbiol/article/view/659

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