the total aerobic count reached its highest levels during the first 15 days and then
declined approximately 2 to 3 log units until the end of ripening. The number of coliforms, Micrococci,
and Staphylococcus increased at early phases of manufacturing and at the end of the manufacturing
and ripening phase they showed a falling trend. The number of yeasts throughout this phase
decreased at the rate of 3 log units. Generally, we may claim that in ripening Lighvan cheese a large
number of different microbes were involved and its hygienic matters call for more attention.