In addition, the following regions/states contribute with significant percentages to the total milk procurement in India: Dairy cooperatives of Karnataka at 8.2 LLPD (14%), Rajasthan at 4.0 LLPD (7%), Maharashtra cooperatives at 3.9 LLPD (7%) and Tamil Nadu at 3.6 LLPD (6%) (NDDB, 2022)....
This study highlights the presence of various prevalent β-lactamase genes in milk isolates, indicating the potential risk of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in dairy products. The presence of β-lactam resistance raises concern as this could restrict antibiotic options for treatment. The discordance ...