Vol. 10, Special Issue 12 (2025)

Author(s): Y Swathi, Y Ravindra Reddy, D Suresh Babu and D Sreenivasa Rao

Abstract: The present investigation evaluated the compositional quality and somatic cell count (SCC) of buffalo raw milk produced in rural and urban areas of YSR Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. Milk samples collected from buffalo milk producers were analyzed for fat, solid-not-fat (SNF), protein and SCC using standard analytical methods. The overall mean fat, SNF and protein contents were 7.07±0.21, 9.19±0.10 and 3.78±0.05 per cent, respectively, while the pooled SCC was 167.68±28.80 ×10³ cells/ml. Urban buffalo milk recorded significantly higher (p<0.05) fat, SNF and protein contents compared to rural milk, whereas SCC did not differ significantly between areas. No significant correlation was observed between SCC and milk constituents. Stage of lactation significantly influenced SCC (p<0.01), with higher values during early and late lactation, while floor type had a significant effect (p<0.05), with lower SCC in buffaloes housed on pucca floors. The study highlights the influence of management and housing conditions on buffalo milk quality in the study area.

DOI: 10.22271/veterinary.2025.v10.i12Sc.2864