Publications by authors named "Austine Bitek Orinde"
Pan Afr Med J
September 2018
Article Synopsis
- Unadulterated milk is crucial for both health and industrial purposes, as antimicrobial residues can lead to drug resistance and allergies, especially in raw milk sold in Lamu West Sub-County, Kenya.
- A study involving 152 vendors and 207 farmers revealed that a significant percentage of raw milk samples tested positive for antimicrobial residues (15.5% from farmers and 18.4% from vendors) and were often adulterated with water.
- Increased awareness among farmers about the risks of antimicrobial residues and training on proper milking practices significantly reduced the likelihood of selling contaminated milk, highlighting the need for regular milk testing and education.
