Efecto del recunnto de células somáticas sobre a aptitud quesera de la leche yy la calidad fisicoquímica y sensorial del queso campesino / Somaticcell counnt effect on cheese yield and quality of fresh cheese

Antecedentes: en Colombia, el alto recuento de células somáticas (RCS) en la leche es un problema para la industria lechera. Altos recuentos pueden afectar de manera considerable los rendimientos y calidad final del queso. Varios países han establecido límites máximos estandarizados para el RCS. Colombia no lo ha hecho de manera oficial y tan solo unas pocas industrias manejan sus propios límites. Objetivos: Determinar el efecto del RCS sobre parámetros de aptitud quesera de la leche y la calidad sensorial del queso campesino. Métodos: Se tomaron muestras de leche de seis tanques con altos y bajos RCS y se realizaron mezclas para obtener 30 baches con diferentes RCS (desde 150.000 hasta 1.200.000 cel/ml). Con estas mezclas se elaboraron 30 quesos tipo campesino a los cuales se les determinaron variables de aptitud quesera (tiempo de coagulación, rendimientos y pérdidas en suero) y la calidad organoléptica a través de una prueba sensorial descriptiva de puntajes con panel de seis jueces con experiencia previa y entrenados en queso campesino. Las variables de aptitud quesera fueron analizadas por regresión múltiple y los resultados de la evaluación sensorial con la prueba no paramétrica de Friedman. Resultados: La aptitud quesera disminuyó con RCS superiores a 200.000 cel/ml. El tiempo de coagulación (R² = 0.74; P< 0.001) y las pérdidas de proteína en el lactosuero (R² = 0.55; P<0,001) aumentaron, mientras que los rendimientos (R²=0.31; P<0.01) disminuyeron a medida que aumentó el RCS. La calificación de los panelistas respecto de la textura y la apariencia disminuyó con RCS mayores a 600.000 cel/ml (P<0.01) y el sabor y el aroma, a partir de 800.000 cel/ml (P<0,01). Conclusiones: Aumentos en el RCS en leche afectan negativamente parámetros de aptitud quesera y la calidad sensorial del queso campesino. Se sugiere que los impactos serán menores sobre el rendimiento cuanto menor sea el RCS, mientras que la calidad organoléptica mejorará cuando la leche tenga RCS por debajo de 600.000 cel/ml.

Background: A high milk somatic cell count (SCC) is a problem for milk industry in Colombia. These high counts can affect considerably yield and final quality of cheese. Several countries have established maximum limits for SCC. In Colombia these limits have not been established officially, only a few industries have their own limits. Objectives: To determine the effect of somatic cell count (SCC) on milk potential for cheese making and sensorial quality of fresh cheese. Methods: Six milk samples with high and low SCC, were taken from bulk tanks and mixed to obtain 30 samples with SCC of 150.000 to 1.200.000 somatic cells/mL. Thirty fresh cheeses were prepared and clotting time, yield (protein, fat, dry matter) and whey losses were determined. Additionally, score descriptive sensorial quality test was performed by 6 trained judges. Protein, fat, dry matter in milk and cheese yields were analyzed by multiple regressions and information of sensorial test by Friedman method. Results: When milk SCC (somatic cells/ml) increased from 150.000 to 1.200.000, clotting time (R² = 0,74; P<0.001), and whey protein losses increased (R² = 0.55; P<0.001) and cheese yield decreased (R²=0.31, P<0.01). According to panelists, texture and appearance were affected negatively when SCC was higher than 600.000 cells per ml (P<0.01), flavor and aroma when they were higher than 800000 cells/ml. Conclusions: Increases in SCC have a negative effect on milk potential for cheese making and quality sensorial parameters on fresh cheese. It is suggested that minor impacts in fresh cheese yield would be obtained with a lower SCC and for good sensorial quality when the milk has SCC, lower than 600.000 cells per ml.

First Report of Tomato torrado virus Infecting Tomato in Single and Mixed Infections with Cucumber mosaic virus in Panama.

In February of 2008, in open-field-grown tomato crops (Solanum lycopersicum L.) from the central regions of Coclé, Herrera, Los Santos, and Veraguas of Panama, unusual disease symptoms, including deformation, necrosis, purple margins, interveinal yellowing, downward and upward curling of the leaflets alternately, necrotic lines in sepals and branches, fruits distorted with necrotic lines on the surface, and severe stunting, were observed. Tomato production was seriously damaged. To verify the identity of the disease, five symptomatic tomato plants from four fields of these regions were selected and analyzed by double-antibody sandwich (DAS)-ELISA using specific antibodies to Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), Potato virus X (PVX), Potato virus Y (PVY), Tomato mosaic virus (ToMV), Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) (Loewe Biochemica, Sauerlach, Germany), and Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV) (DSMZ, Braunschweig, Germany). Total RNA was extracted from all plants and tested using reverse transcription (RT)-PCR with three pairs of specific primers: one pair designed to amplify 586 bp of the coat protein gene of CMV (CMV-F 5'-CCTCCGCGGATGCTAACTT-3' and CMV-R 5'-CGGAATCAGACTGGGAGCA-3') and the other two pairs to Tomato torrado virus (ToTV) that amplify 580 and 574 bp of the polyprotein (4) and coat protein (Vp23) (3) region of RNA2, respectively; and by dot-blot hybridization with a digoxygenin-labeled RNA probe complementary to the aforementioned polyprotein. The serological analysis for PVX, PVY, ToMV, TSWV, and PepMV were negative. ToTV was detected in all samples analyzed. Three of these samples were also positive for CMV by serological and molecular analysis. No differences in symptom expression were observed between plants infected with both viruses or with ToTV alone. RT-PCR products were purified and directly sequenced. BLAST analysis of one CMV sequence (GenBank Accession No. EU934036) showed 98% identity with a CMV sequence from Brazil (most closely related sequence) (GenBank Accession No. AY380812) and 97% with the Fny isolate (CMV subgroup I) (GenBank Accession No. U20668). Two ToTV sequences were obtained (GenBank Accession Nos. EU934037 and FJ357161) and showed 99% and 98% identities with the polyprotein and coat protein region of ToTV from Spain (GenBank Accession No. DQ388880), respectively. CMV is transmitted by aphids and is distributed worldwide with a wide host range (2), while ToTV is transmitted by whiteflies and has only been reported in tomato crops in Spain and Poland and recently on weeds in Spain (1). To our knowledge, this is the first time ToTV has been detected in Panama and the first report of CMV/ToTV mixed infection. References: (1) A. Alfaro-Fernández et al. Plant Dis. 92:831, 2008. (2) A. A. Brunt et al. Plant Viruses Online: Descriptions and Lists from the VIDE Database. Online Publication, 1996. (3) H. Pospieszny et al. Plant Dis. 91:1364, 2007. (4) M. Verbeek et al. Arch. Virol. 152:881, 2007.

[Responsible paternity against abortion]. / Paternidad responsable contra aborto.

PIP: Family planning programs were implemented in Mexico in 1973; since then the number of family planning acceptors has grown considerably; however, the number of illegal abortions has also been on the increase. Such phenomenon has been noticed in other countries under the same circumstances, notably Korea, India, and Chile. Women in large urban areas tend to abandon family planning programs for lack of specific information and of adequate and specialized attention. In 1977 in the state of Puebla 32.6% of the total number of pregnancies were terminated in abortion, often induced with primitive and unsanitary methods. It is essential to educate young and very young people on the idea of responsible paternity, and to offer them adequate sex education in schools and outside schools. The general physician can play a very important role in advising these people and in spreading the principle of family planning.^ieng

[Vasectomy]. / Vasectomia.

PIP: Selection of vasectomy patients must be done very conscientiously; only emotionally mature people should be selected, with stable marriages, and 2-3 children over 6. Written authorization from both spouses is indispensable, at least in Mexico. Operative procedures are simple and safe, and can be performed under local anesthesia; a 1-day rest is advisable. Complications include infection, epididymitis and granuloma; such occurrences, however, are extremely rare and easily treatable.^ieng