Table 1 Small holder’s dairy production system, management and milking practices
Hygienic practices frequency of cleaning | Frequency (N = 60) | Percentage (in %) | |
|---|---|---|---|
House cleaning interval | Twice a week | 7 | 11.70 |
More than twice a week | 53 | 88.30 | |
Udder cleaning | Yes | 45 | 75.00 |
No | 15 | 25.00 | |
Cleaning agent for udder | Water | 60 | 100.00 |
Water and soap | 0 | 0.00 | |
Towel for drying udder | Yes | 17 | 28.30 |
No | 43 | 71.70 | |
Hand washing | Yes | 41 | 68.30 |
No | 19 | 31.70 | |
Cleaning agent for hand wash | Water | 35 | 58.30 |
Water and soap | 25 | 41.70 | |
Cleaning agent for milking utensils and collecting tankes (Buckets) | Water | 1 | 1.70 |
Water and soap | 59 | 98.30 | |