Sanitizing effect of electrolyzed water on drinking water quality and milk hygiene | Efecto higienizante del agua electrolizada sobre el agua de bebida y la calidad higiénico sanitaria de la leche
2011
Bartolomé, D., Instituto Tecnológico Agrario de Castilla y León, Valladolid (España) | Posado, R., Instituto Tecnológico Agrario de Castilla y León, Valladolid (España) | Rodríguez, L., Instituto Tecnológico Agrario de Castilla y León, Valladolid (España) | Bueno, F., Instituto Tecnológico Agrario de Castilla y León, Valladolid (España) | Olmedo, S., Instituto Tecnológico Agrario de Castilla y León, Valladolid (España) | García, J.J., Instituto Tecnológico Agrario de Castilla y León, Valladolid (España) | Martín Diana, A.B., Instituto Tecnológico Agrario de Castilla y León, Valladolid (España)
The electrolyzed water is a type of water with biocidal properties, fungicidal and sporicidal. Its effectiveness is caused by its activation which gives it a high oxidation capacity. Therefore, electrolyzed water becomes a very effective breaker of cell membrane of microorganisms. Although during its activation, hypochlorous acid is released, it is instantly stabilised, which guarantees the safety in handling and respect for the environment. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of electrolyzed water as drinking water on the presence of bacteria in the water consumed by cows and the microbiological quality of milk produced. Water samples collected from drinking electrolyzed water showed negative results for contamination by aerobic, total coliforms, E. coli and faecal streptococci. Data showed a significant decrease of somatic cell count, total bacteriology and coagulase positive count in milk from cows that had drunk electrolyzed water.
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