Exploring the Interaction of Altitude, Breedand Management on Physicochemical Properties of Milk in Admixed Dairy Cattle of Muheza District

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals significant differences in milk components based on altitude and breed.

Milk fat, protein, and pH levels significantly differ with altitude, while lactose and density remain stable.
In highlands, mean milk fat, protein, and pH were higher compared to lowlands, indicating quality variation.
Analysis involved 207 farmers managing 400 crossbred dairy cows across different altitudes in Muheza.
Results support genetic improvement towards Guernsey and Jersey breeds for enhanced milk quality.

Malagira et al. (2025) studied this question.

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