Manejo de ordenha e qualidade do leite de bovinos da raça Holandesa em sistemas de confinamento em Ijaci – MG

Abstract

Dairy cattle is one of the flagships in Brazilian agribusiness, in which Brazil occupies the fourth position in the world ranking of milk production, besides being a big consumer, pointing out the need to make use of more technified alternatives within the sector. milk production in order to keep up with market demand, with a guarantee of a quality final product, following all the norms recommended by the Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento (MAPA). The study aims to analyze the milk quality indicators that may be influenced by the management of milking under adequate and hygienic conditions, as well as other influential factors. Individual milk samples were collected, subjected to analysis, followed by evaluation based on the current legislation, MAPA standards No. 76 and 77. The milk component contents are in accordance with the legislation currently in force, noting changes only in urea nitrogen levels, but which can be easily corrected through diet.