Contributors<br>About the editor<br><br>Part I<br>General aspect of milk production<br><br>1. General introduction of milking<br>DIPANWITA BHATTACHARYA, UTKARSH TRIPATHI, ANURADHA KUMARI, AND TANMAY RANA<br><br>Introduction<br>Milking methods<br>Milking practices<br>Milk quality and safety<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>2. Impact of nutritional management and environmental indices on animal health<br>S. YOGESHPRIYA AND L. SOWMIYA<br><br>Introduction<br>Nutritional factors<br>Carbohydrate<br>Protein<br>Vitamins<br>Fat-soluble vitamins<br>Water-soluble vitamins<br>Minerals<br>Macrominerals<br>Microminerals<br>Water<br>Environmental factors<br>Photoperiod<br>Humidity<br>Housing system<br>Air movement<br>Contact surfaces<br>Conclusion<br>References<br>Further reading<br><br>3. Various procedures of machine milking<br>JAYSUKH B. KATHIRIYA<br><br>Introduction<br>The machine milked animals throughout the world<br>Milking principles<br>Milking machine components and effects on milk harvesting and quality<br>Milking practices<br>Milking management of animals<br>Conclusions<br>References<br><br>4. Physiochemical properties of milk<br>M.M. PATHAN<br><br>Introduction<br>Macronutrients<br>Micronutrients<br>Physiological properties of milk<br>Factors affecting physiochemical properties of milk<br>Conclusion<br>Further reading<br><br>5. Composition and nutritive value of milk and factors affecting composition of milk<br>ANIL KUMAR, B.K. BHARTI, SONAM BHATT, RAVI SHANKAR KUMAR MANDAL, AND TANMOY RANA<br><br>Introduction<br>Milk composition and its nutritional significance<br>Factors affecting the composition of milk<br>References<br>Further reading<br><br>6. Impact of cow nutrition on sustainable milk production<br>AMITAVA ROY, PROBHAKAR BISWAS, AND TANMOY RANA<br><br>Introduction<br>Productivity and nutrition<br>Efficiency and production<br>Partitioning of nutrients and feed intake<br>The environmental effects of milk production and nutrient cycling<br>Availability of water and climate change will hardline feed production<br>Crop rotation and diversification on dairy farms<br>Future grains and forages<br>Profitability and nutrition<br>Conclusion<br>References<br>Further reading<br><br>7. Impact of heat stress on milk production<br>VIPIN MAURYA AND DEEPJYOTI ROY<br><br>Major causes of heat stress<br>References<br><br>8. Environmental indices on lactation<br>AMITAVA ROY, TANMOY RANA, AND PROBHAKAR BISWAS<br><br>Introduction<br>Environmental factors as a potential source of risk<br>Stress reaction<br>Energy suitability<br>Signs of environmental risk<br>Strictly linked to reproduction in dairy cattle<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>9. Major milking efficiency and frequent milk removal in relation to lactation<br>JAYSUKH B. KATHIRIYA<br><br>Mammary anatomy<br>Initiation of lactation (lactogenesis)<br>Control of prolactin production<br>Maintenance of lactation (galactopoiesis)<br>Milk ejection<br>Mammary involution<br>Milk secretion rate<br>Factors affecting the yield and composition of milk<br>Biochemistry of milk secretion<br>Effects of hormones on milk secretion and mammary development<br>Genetically superior cows and bSTH-treated cows<br>Alternate methods for increasing the efficiency of lactation<br>Summary<br>References<br><br>10. Rumen microbiota in sustainable milk production<br>SONAM BHATT, ANIL KUMAR, RAVI SHANKAR KUMAR MANDAL, JYOTI KUMARI, MANISH SINGH, AND BHAVNA<br><br>Introduction<br>Rumen fermentation<br>Ruminal microbiota<br>Rumen bacteria<br>Rumen protozoa<br>Rumen fungi<br>Rumen virus<br>Role of the rumen microbiota in bovine health<br>Subacute ruminal acidosis<br>Role of rumen microbiota in sustainable milk production<br>Factors affecting rumen microbiota<br>Host factor<br>Diet<br>Stress<br>References<br><br>11. Role of fatty acids in milk production<br>AMARJEET, DAPINDER SINGH, BHAVNA JHA, AND ABHISHEK PATHAK<br><br>Introduction<br>Role of fatty acids in milk fat synthesis<br>Fatty acid metabolism in dairy cows<br>Dietary sources of fatty acids for dairy cows<br>Health implications of fatty acids in milk<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>12. Impact of reproductive management and fertility on milk production<br>SAMUEL UCHENNA FELIX<br><br>Introduction<br>Fertility and milk production association: A physiological justification<br>The association between fertility and milk production: A genetic analysis<br>Impact of nutrition on reproductive ability<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>13. Udder health, infection, and its management<br>MOHAMED S. KAMEL AND NOHA M. BAKRY<br><br>Introduction<br>Importance of udder health in dairy farming<br>Udder anatomy and physiology<br>Risk factors influencing udder health<br>Common udder infections in dairy cows<br>Diagnosis and treatment of udder infections<br>Therapeutic approaches for udder infection<br>Prevention and control strategies for udder health<br>Future trends in udder health management<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>14. Impact of nutritional profiles in animal health and milk production efficiency<br>S.K.I. VASANTHA, NAVEEN SWAROOP MURIKIPUDI, AND K. VARIJ NAYAN<br><br>Understanding the role of food nutrient profiles in animal diets<br>Importance of a balanced diet for livestock<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>15. Microbiological hazards in milk production, processing and products development<br>G. SHALINI AND N. GURUNATHAN<br><br>Introduction<br>Microbiological risks in the supply chain of dairy products<br>Microbiological risks in the cow’s milk processing supply chain<br>Hygienic dairy processing practices<br>Microbiological risks in the main milk pathways for sheep and goats<br>Possible steps to reduce the risk of microbes in the dairy supply chain<br>Food safety systems based on critical control points and hazard analysis<br>Conclusions<br>References<br><br>16. Additive and nonadditive genetic effects on milk production<br>JAY PRAKASH GUPTA, MAYANK V. DARJI, JAGDISH D. CHAUDHARI, AND PRAVIN B. PUROHIT<br><br>Introduction<br>Types of gene actions governing traits<br>Additive gene actions<br>Nonadditive gene actions<br>Heterosis<br>Methodology to estimate the nonadditive gene effect and heterosis<br>Breeding strategies for utilization of nonadditive gene actions<br>Various studies conducted for estimation of nonadditive genetic components<br>Conclusion<br>AI disclosure<br>References<br>Further reading<br><br>17. Clinical mastitis and its management<br>GAURAV CHARAYA, JASLEEN KAUR, AVNI CHAUHAN, AND DIVYA AGNIHOTRI<br><br>Introduction<br>Etiology<br>Risk factors associated with clinical mastitis<br>Clinical signs<br>Management of clinical mastitis<br>References<br><br>18. Subclinical mastitis and its management<br>GAURAV CHARAYA, JASLEEN KAUR, DIVYA AGNIHOTRI, AND PRIYANKA GAHLOT<br><br>Introduction<br>Etiology<br>Risk factors associated with subclinical mastitis in cattle<br>Diagnosis of subclinical mastitis<br>Molecular tools for diagnosis<br>Acute phase protein (APPs)<br>Serum proteome analysis<br>Milk enzymatic activity tests<br>Management of subclinical mastitis<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>19. Management and technologies to alleviate stress in cows<br>VASANTHA S.K.I., NAVEEN SWAROOP MURIKIPUDI, K. VARIJ NAYAN, RAJESH KUMAR, ANURADHA BHARADWAJ, ASWANI KUMAR K., AND ASHOK KUMAR MOHANTY<br><br>Introduction<br>Thermal stress<br>Temperature humidity index (THI) and its role in assessing heat stress<br>Effect of thermal stress on milk productivity<br>Effect of environmental stress on stage of lactation<br>Stress biomarkers<br>Management and technologies to alleviate stress in cows<br>Genetic improvement through heat-tolerant breeds<br>Heat shock proteins (HSPs)<br>Cytokines<br>Dietary strategies—Ameliorated nutritional management<br>Inclusion of anti-oxidants (vitamins)<br>Physical modification of the environment<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>Part II<br>Impact of milk on human health<br><br>20. Milk: A global nutrition appeal<br>ASMAA ELREFAEY AND NOURHAN EISSA<br><br>Introduction<br>Milk production process<br>Recent advances in milk processing or dairy industry<br>Milk collection<br>Pasteurized milk<br>Section 2: Milk quality assurance<br>Factors affecting milk composition of lactating cows<br>Normal sources of variation in composition<br>Maximizing rumen function can increase milk components<br>Grain feeding<br>Grain processing<br>Ration fiber levels<br>Protein feeding guidelines<br>Analysis of milk adulteration<br>Microbiological analysis<br>Total bacterial count<br>Enumeration of total and fecal coliforms<br>Staphylococcus aureus count<br>Enumeration of Salmonella<br>Enumeration of Escherichia coli<br>Yeast and mold count (YMC)<br>Section 3: Milk nutrition and health benefits<br>References<br><br>21. Milk: Nutrition, health benefits, and its consequences<br>ANKITA PATEL, VAIBHAV PATEL, ABHISHEK PATHAK, AND KRITIKA DHIAL<br><br>Introduction<br>Milk composition<br>Milk constituents<br>Milk consumption: Nutrition and health benefits<br>Conclusion<br>References<br>Further reading<br><br>22. Impact of the environment on milk production and aspects of its constituents for human consumption<br>VIKAS DIWAKAR, RANGASAI CHANDRA GOLI, PRAMOD KUMAR, AND RAJESH KUMAR<br><br>Introduction<br>Milk production statistics<br>Genetics influencing milk production<br>Genetics to genomics in milk production<br>Genomic breeding model for dairy cattle selection<br>Genomic factors for productions<br>Genome editing in dairy cattle<br>Crossbreeding strategy for establishing environment-resilient cattle<br>Newly proposed breeding approach for the dairy industry<br>Environment impact on diets of humans<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>23. Role of milk as a source of macronutrients for human health<br>DEEPAK CHOPRA, PRATIKSHA, AMARJEET AND ABHISHEK PATHAK<br><br>Introduction<br>Definition of milk<br>Composition of milk<br>Factors affecting milk composition<br>Macronutrients present in milk<br>Other bioactive components<br>Milk: Health benefits<br>Conclusion and future prospects<br>References<br><br>24. Role of milk as a source of micronutrients for human health<br>SANJEEV KUMAR, SONAM KUMARI, SURYAMNI KUMAR, JUI LODH, AND V.P. APARNA<br><br>Introduction<br>Vitamins in milk<br>Minerals in milk<br>Beneficial effects of milk micronutrients on human health<br>Bioactive peptides in milk<br>Health benefits of milk-derived bioactive peptides<br>Impact of heat treatment on milk micronutrients<br>Effect on minerals<br>Effect on vitamins<br>Micronutrient fortification and enrichment in milk<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>25. Milk and disease prevention: Help or harm<br>AMARJEET, AMANDEEP, PRIYA KALYAN, AND ABHISHEK PATHAK<br><br>Introduction<br>References<br><br>26. Milk on bone, oral, and gut health<br>M. BINDU PUSHPA, CRIS JOHN SANJEEV, AND SALUR SRIHITHA<br><br>Contents of milk<br>Role of milk constituents in gut health<br>Effect of TGF-b on the intestinal barrier<br>Impact of processing methods on active ingredient content and gut barrier health<br>Influence of milk constituents on oral health<br>Definitions and misconceptions<br>Milk constituents and dental pellicle<br>Animal studies on milk and caries<br>Milk as a vehicle for antibodies<br>Effect of dairy products on mineral retention and prevention of alveolar bone loss<br>Effect of dairy products on dental plaque and periodontal disease<br>Cariostatic effects of cheese<br>Studies on dairy intake and oral health<br>Milk and early childhood caries<br>Role of cheese in caries prevention<br>Mechanisms of action<br>Dairy products and oral health in adults<br>Caries prevention<br>Periodontal health<br>Milk on bone health<br>The role of milk in bone health<br>The importance of calcium in bone health<br>Milk proteins and their role in bone health<br>Fermented milk products and bone health<br>Fermented milk and osteoporotic bone loss<br>Milk-derived peptides and bone metabolism<br>Calcium intake and bone health<br>Casein phosphopeptides and bone health<br>Mechanisms of action of milk-derived bioactive peptides<br>The role of diet and lifestyle in bone health<br>Future research and perspectives<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>27. Lactose intolerance: A global problem?<br>PARAG ACHARYA, ABHIJEET FERNANDES, MANISH K. CHATLI, AND TANMOY RANA<br><br>Introduction<br>Attributes of lactose: Understanding the characteristics of milk sugar<br>Development and dynamics of lactase activity in infants<br>Evolutionary dynamics of lactase persistence<br>Genetic basis of lactase persistence and polymorphism<br>Lactose: influence on gut health, microbiota, and immune development<br>Epidemiology<br>Etiology<br>Differential diagnosis<br>Medical tests<br>Management of lactose intolerance<br>Dietary modification<br>Enhancing healthcare team outcomes<br>Adult dietary management<br>Advancements in lactose research: Insights from a comprehensive consensus meeting<br>Conclusions<br>References<br><br>28. Regulatory health and nutrition claim framework and recent legislative developments<br>PRANAV CHAUHAN, N.K. NAYAK, P.K. SINGH, AND R.P. SINGH<br><br>Introduction<br>Nutrition claims<br>Regulation on authorization of health and nutritional claims<br>Prohibited claims rules in India<br>Summary<br>References<br>Further reading<br><br>29. Microbial pathogens, toxins, and heavy metals and its impact on consumer health<br>PRANAV ANJARIA, VARUN ASEDIYA, JITENDRAKUMAR NAYAK, JEETENDRAKUMAR CHAUDHARY, AND M.N. BRAHMBHATT<br><br>Introduction<br>Evolution of milk-borne diseases through history<br>Sources of contamination in milk production<br>Milk-borne infections, intoxications, and toxi-infections<br>Effects of microbial pathogens on consumer health<br>Economic impact<br>Prevention of milk-borne infections<br>Toxins<br>Heavy metals in milk<br>Prevention of toxins and heavy metals<br>Conclusions<br>References<br><br>30. Milk protein allergy<br>A.S. SOBANA, A. ELANGO, AND S. UDHAYAVEL<br><br>Introduction<br>Milk composition and allergen composition of milk<br>Cow milk proteins<br>Cow milk protein allergy<br>Prevalence of MPA<br>Clinical symptoms of MPA<br>Cow milk versus breastfed milk<br>Lactose intolerance versus milk protein allergy<br>Immune pathogenesis of milk protein allergy<br>Diagnostic procedures<br>Treatment<br>Prevention<br>Conclusions<br>References<br><br>Part III<br>Milking, equipment, and hazards<br><br>31. Milking premises, equipment, and routine-based clean milk production<br>J.B. KATHIRIYA, S.H. SINDHI, K.R. BHEDI, AND A.P. SUTHAR<br><br>Introduction<br>Milking biosecurity in cattle dairy farms<br>Milking parlor hygiene<br>Conclusions<br>References<br><br>32. Impact of sanitation on milk production<br>ANURADHA KUMARI, UTKARSH KUMAR TRIPATHI, MANISH KUMAR, AND ANSHUMAN KUMAR<br><br>Introduction<br>Effect of milking practices on milk quality and hygiene<br>Impact of environmental sanitation on milk production<br>Impact of premilking practices on milk hygiene<br>Effects of postmilk handling practices on milk hygiene<br>References<br><br>33. Supplies of water during milking<br>AMITAVA ROY, TANMOY RANA, MADHUCHHANDA KHAN, AND RATNESH KUMAR CHOUDHARY<br><br>Introduction<br>Water intake and requirements<br>Symptoms of too much or too little water intake<br>Techniques for measuring water intake<br>Problems with water quality<br>Checking water quality<br>Adequate watering facilities<br>Water consumption in dairy animals: Factors and control techniques<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>34. Organization setup and impact of machine milking<br>AWLESH KUMAR VIDYARTHI<br><br>Introduction<br>Conclusion<br><br>35. Various sources of milk contamination<br>SWOTANTRA DANGI<br><br>Introduction<br>Milk contamination<br>Milk adulteration in Nepal<br>Milk adulteration with neutralizer<br>Chemical analysis of adulterated milk<br>Milk quality testing methods<br>Points to be considered to avoid milk contamination<br>Quality control in milk<br>Conclusion and way forward<br>References<br>Further reading<br><br>36. Chemical residues in milk and their consequences<br>JOE S. SMITH AND PATRICIA DOWLING<br><br>Introduction<br>Regulation of veterinary drug residues in milk<br>Specific regulations<br>Regulatory approval: Toxicity testing<br>Potential effects of antimicrobial residues from milk on human gastrointestinal microflora<br>Causes of violative residues<br>Withdrawal times<br>On-farm practices for milk residue mitigation<br>Detection of residues in milk<br>Residue detection programs<br>Preventing residues: Advisory organizations<br>Consequences of residues in milk<br>Future directions<br>References<br><br>37. Application of detergents and disinfectants in the milk industry<br>VIVEK SAHU AND PRIYA DHATTARWAL<br><br>Introduction<br>Dairy soil<br>Cleaning<br>Detergents<br>Caustic soda<br>Soda ash<br>Trisodium phosphate<br>Sodium metasilicate<br>Risks associated with alkaline detergents<br>Acid cleaners components<br>Common acid cleaners<br>Risks associated with acid cleaners<br>Selection of detergents<br>Disinfectants<br>Health impact<br>Environmental issues<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>Part IV<br>Milk processing<br><br>38. Handling and processing of milk from collection to pasteurization: An overview<br>DIPANWITA BHATTACHARYA, ANNADA DAS, DHANANJAY KUMAR, AND SAURABH KARUNAMAY<br><br>Introduction<br>Collection of raw milk<br>Chilling of milk<br>Milk reception operations<br>Standardization<br>Methods of standardization<br>Pasteurization<br>Different types of pasteurization processes<br>Basic components of a standard HTST system<br>Pasteurization efficiency<br>Ultra-high-temperature pasteurization<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>39. Milk treatment, homogenization, bactofugation<br>M. SAHITYARANI<br><br>Pasteurization<br>Homogenization<br>Bactofugation<br><br>40. Microbiological deterioration of milk and milk products<br>M. SAHITYARANI<br><br>Introduction<br>Sources of microbial contamination<br>Types of microbial deterioration<br>Factors affecting proteinase production and activity<br>Proteinase-inducing spoilage<br>Lipolysis<br>Lipase-inducing spoilage<br>Gas production<br>Ropiness<br>Fluid milk product spoilage<br>UHT milk spoilage<br>Spoilage of concentrated milk products<br>Dried milk spoilage<br>Ice cream spoilage<br>Fermented milk products spoilage<br>Cheese spoilage<br><br>41. Layout of milk processing plant and its management<br>SANJEEV KUMAR, SONAM KUMARI, SURYAMANI KUMAR, AND TANMOY RANA<br><br>Introduction<br>Importance of dairy plant design layout<br>Legal and commercial aspects of plant design<br>Key considerations during designing of dairy plant layout<br>Different types of layouts<br>Arrangements of different sections in the dairy plant<br>Requirement of dairy floors and floors for different sections<br>Selection of building materials<br>Structural aspects of dairy plant<br>Drain and drain layout for small and large dairies<br>Ventilation, illumination, and fly control<br>Conclusions<br>References<br><br>42. Preparation of milk byproducts<br>AMITAVA ROY, TANMOY RANA, AND MADHUCHHANDA KHAN<br><br>Introduction<br>Whey and whey-based products<br>Skimmed milk-based byproducts<br>Buttermilk<br>Indigenous milk enzymes<br>The milk fat globule membrane<br>Milk salts<br>Milk and whey permeates<br>Colostrum<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>43. Characterization of functional milk products<br>GHULAM MURTAZA, FAKIHA KALIM, AND ADAN AAFREEN<br><br>Introduction<br>Uses and benefits of milk products<br>Milk products<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>44. Dried, dehydrated, and fermented milk<br>GHULAM MURTAZA AND RAZIA KAUSAR<br><br>Introduction<br>Drying of fermented milk products<br>Types of dried milk and milk substitutes: Production, storage, and nutritional considerations<br>Types of dried fermented milk<br>Challenges<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>45. Defects in milk products: Their causes and prevention<br>S.V. LONDHE, S.N. RINDHE, AND D.P. PATIL<br><br>Further reading<br><br>46. Packaging, transportation, storage and distribution of milk and milk products<br>SACHIN KUMAR SHANDILYA, ALOK MISHRA, ABHISHEK PATHAK, AND KRITIKA DHIAL<br><br>Introduction<br>Packaging in the dairy industry<br>Packaging materials<br>Milk transportation<br>Milk storage<br>Cleaning and sterilization practices<br>Milk distribution<br>Conclusion<br><br>47. Cleaning and sanitation in milk plant<br>ANNADA DAS, KAUSHIK SATYAPRAKASH, DIPANWITA BHATTACHARYA, AND SOUTI PRASAD SARKHEL<br><br>Introduction<br>Importance of cleaning and sanitation in a milk plant<br>Terms associated with cleaning and sanitation in a milk plant<br>Objectives of milk plant cleaning and sanitation<br>Principles of milk plant cleaning and sanitation<br>Organization of cleaning schedule<br>Procedure of cleaning and sanitation<br>Dairy detergents<br>Ideal properties of a good detergent<br>Type of detergents<br>Methods of cleaning<br>Advantages of CIP<br>Different types of CIP systems used in dairy plants<br>Dairy sanitizers<br>Properties of a good sanitizer<br>Type of sanitizers used in milk plants<br>Considerations for effective cleaning and sanitation<br>Roles of food safety management systems (FSMS) in milk plant cleaning and sanitation<br>Verification of the efficiency of cleaning and sanitation processes in a milk plant<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>48. Organic milk and organic milk products<br>PRIYA, RACHANA SHARMA, VIVEK SAHU, AND VANDITA MISHRA<br><br>Introduction<br>Status of organic milk in India<br>Key players for organic dairy industry in India<br>Insight into differences between organic and conventionally produced milk<br>Organic milk preference: Is it a matter of information?<br>Environmental impact assessment of organic milk production<br>Challenges in organic milk production<br>Organic milk products<br>Common organic milk products<br>History of organic milk and organic milk products<br>Regulations for organic milk products<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>49. Good manufacturing practices and implementation of HACCP in milk plant<br>SAURABH KARUNAMAY, DHANANJAY KUMAR, DIPANWITA BHATTACHARYA, AND RAKSHANDA M. MADAVI<br><br>Good manufacturing practices<br>Implementation of HACCP in dairy industry<br>Further reading<br><br>50. Food safety and standards for milk and milk products<br>MRINMOYEE SARMA, MONOSHREE SARMA, AND PHUNU TALUKDAR<br><br>Introduction<br>Terms related to food safety<br>Clean milk and public health<br>FSSAI standards for milk and milk products<br>Ultraheat treatment milk (UHT milk)<br>General principles<br>Quality<br>Food standards and regulations in India<br>Different FSSAI standards for milk and milk products<br>Physicochemical properties of milk<br>FSSAI standards for various kinds of milk products<br>Various methods employed for analyzing milk and its products<br>Tests for quality control of milk<br>Methods employed for determination of the total bacterial load of milk and milk products<br>FSSAI standards on composite dairy products<br>New regulations of FSSAI on Milk Analogs<br>Importance of analyzing milk and milk products<br><br>51. Dairy effluent treatment<br>AKHIL KUMAR JHA, SONAM BHARDWAJ, S.R. PRASHANTHINI, AND ABHISHEK PATHAK<br><br>Introduction<br>Composition of dairy effluent<br>Dairy effluent treatment<br>Electrocoagulation (EC) method<br>Alternative treatment procedures<br>Step-by-step treatment of dairy effluent<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>52. Biological hazards associated with milk and milk processing and its impacts on consumer health<br>UGOCHUKWU F. OGBODO AND AYOMIDE O. ADERETI<br><br>Introduction<br>Milk collection process<br>Milk processing<br>Biological hazards in milk: Effects on consumer health<br>Prevention of milk contamination<br>References<br><br>53. Impact of mastitis on the composition and quality of milk<br>PREETI LAKHANI, ANKITA RAUTELA, POOJA SINGH PUNIA, AND RAHUL PREET SINGH<br><br>Introduction<br>Types of mastitis<br>Infectious causes<br>Noninfectious causes<br>Impact of mastitis on milk composition<br>Milk composition and association with high somatic cell count<br>Preventing and managing mastitis<br>Conclusion<br>References<br>Further reading<br><br>54. Dairy value chain and critical stakeholders for added value products<br>DHANANJAY KUMAR AND SADHANA OJHA<br><br>Introduction<br>Elements of the dairy value chain<br>Value chain supporters<br>Organizational systems and approaches<br>Fundamental activities of the value chain<br>Value chain supporting activities<br>Potential and limitations<br>Sustainability: Prone or peril<br>Challenges and recommendations<br>Conclusion and recommendations<br>References<br>Further reading<br><br>55. Quality control guidelines and assurance of raw and processed milk<br>CHAITALI CHAKRABORTY, AND PAVEL ROUT<br><br>Introduction<br>Significance of raw and processed milk in human health<br>Concept of quality control<br>Quality assurance<br>Raw milk quality control<br>Process milk quality control<br>Regulatory compliance and standards<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>56. Milk quality standard evaluation methods to assess physical, chemical, and biological parameters<br>R. SIVACHANDIRAN, NAVYA SRI BAIRI, PORTEEN KANNAN, S SURESHKANNAN, RITA NARAYANAN, S. GURUSARAN, AND G. MOHAMED HASIF<br><br>Introduction<br>Importance of milk quality<br>Evaluation of physical quality of milk<br>Evaluation of chemical quality of milk<br>Evaluation of biological quality of milk<br>Conclusion<br>References<br>Further reading<br><br>57. Innovative technologies to promote healthy milk production, processing, and quality assurance for product development in milk industry<br>VARUN ASEDIYA, PRANAV ANJARIA, AND AJAY NAYAK<br>Introduction<br>Advancements in milk production<br>Innovations in milk processing<br>Quality assurance in the dairy industry<br>Product development and market trends<br>Conclusion<br>References<br><br>58. One health approach in food (milk) safety<br>SINA SALAJEGHEH TAZERJI, PARISA ASGHARPOUR, SARAH MOJTABAVI, FATEMEH JAHEDI PARIZI, MELINA MAGHSOUDLOONEJAD, HOMA MOHAMMADI FARD, AND ROOZBEH KALANTARI<br><br>Overview of sustainable food production challenges<br>Role of the One Health approach in promoting sustainable food production<br>Importance of environment stewardship and conservation in sustainable food production<br>References<br>Further reading<br><br>Index