Trained research personnel aseptically collected the milk samples
(150 mL) from containers, in which the product was stored after the
daily milking, using a stainless steel ladle (ethanol-sanitised) and
sterile plastic bottles. Samples were collected in triplicate. Samples
were stored at 4 C until delivery to the laboratory for enumeration
of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) on the same day.