Coliform Counts

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Coliform counts refer to the measurement of coliform bacteria in a water sample, used as an indicator of microbial contamination and water quality. These bacteria are commonly found in the environment and in the feces of warm-blooded animals, and their presence suggests potential pathogens and the need for further testing.

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Bacteriological Quality of Raw Beef Collected from Municipality Slaughterhouse and Local Markets in and around Wolaita Soddo Town, Southern Ethiopia

by International Journal of Veterinary Health Science & Research (IJVHSR)

Thomas N, Kiros A, Pal M, Aylate A (2015) Bacteriological Quality of Raw Beef Collected from Municipality Slaughterhouse and Local Markets in and around Wolaita Soddo Town, Southern Ethiopia. Int J Vet Health Sci Res. 3(8), 75-81.

nutrients required for the growth of bacteria in adequate quantity [18]. The high total viable counts recorded in this study showed the microbial diversity (differences in form or species) in these locations and markets, condition of the market and the hygienic practice employed by meat sellers and butchers. This determined the variation of bacterial contamination. was in some hotels/restaurants covered with glass window. Even though the meat selling conditions was poor relatively, the meat selling environments was clean compared to the local open mar- kets (Boditte, Humbo and Baqullo sagno markets). Regarding the personal hygiene of the peoples who were selling raw beef was also poor according to the observation made even though in some restaurants and hotels the peoples used white gowns (coats) and a hat. Figure 1. Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus in raw beef of different location.

Figure 3. Salesmen and their raw beef in rural retail market. by human shoulder hanging with a wood stick to the market and the meat was sold inside huge market and the meat sellers dis- played and advertised their meats on wooden tables which were not clean, and the environment was littered with dirt and the meat sellers (butchers) themselves appeared dirty. This could be the reason for high aerobic plat count detected in this market. kets. Biswas et al., (2011) indicates that Unhygienic handling of meats can affect the ultimate quality of fresh product.

Figure 2. The raw beef selling environment in local markets.

Table 1. Total aerobic bacteria counts from raw beef in different locations. Thomas N, Kiros A, Pal M, Aylate A (2015) Bacteriological Quality of Raw Beef Collected from Municipality Slaughterhouse and Local Markets in and around Wolaita Soddo Town, Southern Ethiopia. Int ] Vet Health Sci Res. 3(8), 75-81. 77

Table 2. Coliform counts from various raw beef in different locations.

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