Contribution à la Mise en Œuvre des Bonnes Pratiques Agricoles Appliquées à la Gestion de l’Elevage, de la Traite et de la Collecte du Lait de Vache

Abstract

Algeria is the largest consumer of milk in North Africa. However, its milk production remains marginal and covers only one third of its milk needs. Thus, billions of liters of milk are imported each year. The application of good agricultural practices seems to be an important factor that can positively influence milk production. In this context, a contribution to the implementation of good agricultural practices applied to the management of breeding, milking and collection of cow's milk has been made. For this purpose, a farm with 105 head of animals, including 80 dairy cows, was selected. The evaluation of the general management of the farm, animal welfare and hygiene of milking and milk collection was carried out. The results showed that the farm exceeds 78% in terms of application of good agricultural husbandry practices; there are still details to be completed, modified or improved. In addition, a significant gap was recorded in terms of good milking and milk collection practices.