Biofilms in the dairy industry

This book represents the result of 15 years of research into dairy biofilms involving researchers across several universities and research organisations. The content covers methods used in the detection and analysis of the microflora comprising dairy biofilms, information on the environments within the dairy industry that support biofilm development and a critical analysis of control methods used for biofilm control. Dairy industry managers, researchers and students will find this book useful in providing a fundamental understanding of problems relating to biofilms in the dairy industry and in offering some solutions and suggestions for improvement in managing a dairy manufacturing plant.