Origin of spores of anaerobic microorganisms in milk

Summary Samples from silage, hay, milk, air, and faeces were taken at 25 farms in mid-Sweden, farms with different hygienic standards of milk-production being chosen.The correlation between fodder and milk-quality was investigated. The investigation was limited to the transfer of spores of anaerobes to the milk during feeding with silage of various qualities.The role of grassland fodders other than silage in spore-infection of milk is discussed.These studies are still in progress. We are indebted to the Swedish Foundation: Fonden för främjande av forsknings- och försöksverksamheten på jordbrukets område for generous financial support. We also gratefully acknowledge the encouraging interest and support of Professor R. Nilsson.