Milk handling and equipments used have a profound influence on the bacteriological quality of milk. In smallholder milk production systems plastic jerry cans are commonly used and compromise the milk quality. The study was conducted in August and September 2016 to assess the Efficacy of the Mazzi...
Kurwijila, Lusato R.
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Mboya, N.
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Laizer, M.
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Omore, Amos O.
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[The Efficacy of the Mazzican for milking, transportation and improving bacteriological quality of milk in the smallholder dairy value chain in Tanzania]
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The Efficacy of the Mazzican for milking, transportation and improving bacteriological quality of milk in the smallholder dairy value chain in Tanzania
In Tanzania, more than 80% of the milk consumed is marketed as loose, raw milk. On the other hand, the practice of boiling milk before consumption is very common. The study was carried out to establish food safety status of informally marketed milk including boiled milk. Milk samples were collect...
Kilango, K.
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Makita, K.
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Kurwijila, Lusato R.
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Grace, Delia
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[Boiled milk, food safety and the risk of exposure to milk borne pathogens in informal dairy markets in Tanzania]
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Boiled milk, food safety and the risk of exposure to milk borne pathogens in informal dairy markets in Tanzania
Background: In Tanzania, ‘nyama-choma’ (roast beef) and ‘kuku-choma’ (roast chicken)
are popular ready-to-eat foods served in beer bars. A separate risk assessment for
thermophilic Campylobacter in Arusha showed that the incidence rate was 6.4 people
(90% CI: 3.4-10.4) per 1000 peopleper day but ...
Toyomaki, H.
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Ishihara, K.
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Sanka, P.
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Kurwijila, Lusato R.
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Grace, Delia
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Makita, K.
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[An estimation of thermophilic Campylobacter population in ready-to-eat roast beef and chicken sold and hygiene practices of sellers in beer bars in Arusha, Tanzania.]
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An estimation of thermophilic Campylobacter population in ready-to-eat roast beef and chicken sold and hygiene practices of sellers in beer bars in Arusha, Tanzania.
There is increasing concern regarding the quality and safety of milk collected and consumed in Tanzania. The majority of milk is obtained in informal distribution channels where animals have unknown health status and good milking and handling practices are often not observed. These factors may co...
Msalya, G.
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Hyera, E.
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Mizambwa, H.
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Faustin, C.
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Brown, H.
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Joseph, E.
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Shija, F.
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Alonso, Silvia
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Nonga, H.
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Karimuribo, E.D.
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Kurwijila, Lusato R.
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Roesel, Kristina
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Fetsch, A.
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Häsler, B.
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Grace, Delia
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[Quality of milk obtained in informal channels in Tanzania as revealed by integrated assessments]
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Quality of milk obtained in informal channels in Tanzania as revealed by integrated assessments
marketed by smallholder farmers in peri-urban wards of Temeke Municipality, Dar es Salaam Tanzania between January 2010 to March 2010. Methods: A total of 120 milk samples from farmers (n=69), milk vendors (n=7) and milk kiosks (n=44) were collected from four randomly selected wards to assess pre...
Kilango, K.
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Makita, K.
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Kurwijila, Lusato R.
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Grace, Delia
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[Food safety in milk markets of smallholder farmers in Tanzania: A case study of peri-urban wards in Temeke]
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Food safety in milk markets of smallholder farmers in Tanzania: A case study of peri-urban wards in Temeke
Omore, Amos O.
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Kurwijila, Lusato R.
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Makokha, S.
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Birungi, Rosemirta
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[Market study reveals the need for appropriate food safety standards and incentive-based approaches for improved compliance in East and Central African countries]
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Market study reveals the need for appropriate food safety standards and incentive-based approaches for improved compliance in East and Central African countries
Fadiga, M.L.
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Mutabazi, K.
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Makokha, S.
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Omore, Amos O.
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Kurwijila, Lusato R.
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[Consumer perceptions and preferences for dairy and beef products in Kenya and Tanzania]
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Consumer perceptions and preferences for dairy and beef products in Kenya and Tanzania
In the absence of information on which to base policies in emerging dairy markets in developing countries, public officials have tended to rely on models for dairy product marketing and health assurance derived from industrialised countries where large-scale production systems, cold-chain pathway...
Omore, Amos O.
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Staal, Steven J.
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Kurwijila, Lusato R.
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Osafo, E.
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Aning, G.
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Mdoe, N.S.Y.
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Nurah, G.K.
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[Indigenous markets for dairy products in Africa: trade-offs between food safety and economics]
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Indigenous markets for dairy products in Africa: trade-offs between food safety and economics
Kurwijila, Lusato R.
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Mosha, C.J.S.
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Omore, Amos O.
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Lore, Tezira A.
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[Harmonisation and equivalence in milk and dairy products standards - moving towards regional trade blocks: case study from East Africa]
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Harmonisation and equivalence in milk and dairy products standards - moving towards regional trade blocks: case study from East Africa
This paper describes specific dairy marketing studies in Kenya, Ghana and Tanzania aimed at assessing public health risks from informally marketed milk and examines the economic trade-offs that policy makers should consider. Preliminary results from Kenya are presented and recommendations on cost...
Omore, Amos O.
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Staal, Steven J.
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Kurwijila, Lusato R.
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Osafo, E.
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Aning, G.
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Mdoe, N.S.Y.
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Nurah, G.K.
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[Indigenous markets for dairy products in Africa: Trade-offs between food safety and economics]
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Indigenous markets for dairy products in Africa: Trade-offs between food safety and economics