Table 1. Total viable bacterial counts (TVC) of 8 sites

Site location Total viable bacterial count of 8 test sites
Pre-sterilized cow’s teats (C1) 3.2×106 CFU/mL
Post-sterilized cow’s teats (C2) 0.89×105 CFU/mL
Milking cluster (E) 0.62×105 CFU/mL
Milk in storage tank (M1) 3.5×105 CFU/mL
Transport vehicle (M2) 4.2×105 CFU/mL
Storage equipment (E2) 0.21×105 CFU/mL
Cow’s dung samples (F) 42×107 CFU/g
Drinking water (W) 0.2×105 CFU/mL