Iodine intake is important for thyroid function and human health. Goat milk can be an important source of iodine for human nutrition. However, data regarding the effect of iodophor post-milking teat disinfection on iodine content in goat milk is lacking. Our aim was to assess the iodine concentrations in raw milk of dairy goats and to investigate the effect of post-milking teat-dipping iodophor practice on iodine content in goat milk. Two groups of dairy goats (n=6 in each) were treated with different post-milking teat-dipping disinfection: iodine-free solution (iodine-free group) and iodine-based solution (4,000 μg/L) (iodophors group). Treatments were carried out for 19 experimental days, following a 14-day pre-experimental period, in which only iodine-free sanitizer was used for both groups. The results showed that Iodine concentrations in milk of all goats were 49 ± 23, 49, 17-86 μg/100g (mean ± SD, median, range) at days-3,-2,-1 and 45 ± 26, 42, 14-96 μg/100g (mean ± SD, median, range) at days 17, 18, 19 of treatment. Iodine concentration increased by 7 μg/100g (mean) in the iodophors group while iodine concentration decreased by 15 μg/100g by day 17-19 of treatment in the iodine free group. It was concluded that relatively high iodine concentrations were found in raw milk of dairy goats whose teats were dipped post-milking in disinfectants with or without iodine. Post-milking teat-dipping iodophor practice may increase iodine content in goat milk within an average period of 20 days. This information can help in controlling iodine content in goat milk and iodine intake in the public.
Sameer Mabjeesh
Lab Members
Their positions in the lab, i.e., Post-Doc, Grad student, etc.
- Ilana Tenenbaum, M.Sc.
- Dana Ilyaho, M.Sc.
- Boaz Sela, Ameerim
Former members of the lab (last 10 years):
List of Publications
- Arieli A., R. Sasson-Rath, S. Zamwel, and S. J. Mabjeesh. 2005. Effect of Dietary Protein and Rumen Degradable Organic Matter on milk Production and Efficiency in Heat Stressed Goats. Livestock Prod. Sci. 96:215-223
- Feuermann, Y., S. J. Mabjeesh, and A. Shamay J. 2004. Leptin Affects Prolactin Action on Milk Protein and Fat Synthesis in the Bovine Mammary Gland. J. Dairy Sci. 87:2941-2946.
Curriculum Vitae
Short biography:
Prof. Sameer J. Mabjeesh
Ruminants Nutrition and Lactation Physiology
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A statement of research interest:
- Nutrition and feedstuffs for small ruminants
- Industrial by products as feedstuffs for ruminants
- Halophytes as roughage source in ruminants ration
- Amino acids metabolism at the mammary gland, protein synthesis and secretion
- Absorption and partition of nutrients for milk production
Prof. Sameer J. Mabjeesh
Associate Professor
Animal Sciences, Room: 109
Ruminants Nutrition and Lactation Physiology.