Microbiological Quality of Goat Milk Obtained

U Un ni iv ve er rs si it ty y o of f P Pr re et to or ri ia a e et td d – – K Ky yo oz za ai ir re e, , J J K K ((2 20 00 05 5)) i DEDICATED to My husband, John U Un ni iv ve er rs si it ty y o of f P Pr re et to or ri ia a e et td d – – K Ky yo oz za ai ir re e, , J J K K ((2 20 00 05 5)) ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I acknowledge the following people for the unreserved support they rendered. Professor C M Veary, as promoter, for his persistent encouragement and valuable academic input and guidance in preparation of this manuscript. Professor E F Donkin, as co-promoter, for his assistance in selection of the research theme and guidance in preparation of the protocol. Dr I M Petzer, as co-promoter, for her continuous provision of important information and practical advice in designing the research study. Mr T van der Schans and Mr J van der Toorn for their technical assistance in the laboratory. Mr S T Sikhakhane for his valuable support out in the field. Mrs A van den Berg for her secretarial services and advice. for the use of the laboratory facilities. My family, particularly my parents and sister Maria, for the support they offered throughout the duration of the course. U Un ni iv ve er rs si it ty y o of f P Pr re et to or ri ia a e et td d – – K Ky yo oz za ai ir re e, , J