Local Dairy Products Research Articles

The benefits of the dairy value chain to inclusive sustainable development in European highlands: a systems thinking approach

This research investigates the benefits of the dairy value chain beyond food provision, and its contribution to inclusive sustainable development (ISDH) in European highlands. Transdisciplinary teams interviewed and analysed 11 cases related to the dairy value chain sourced from three highland regions in Europe: Alps (Austria, France, Italy), Massif Central (France), Pyrenees (Spain). Actors interviewed were farmers, cooperatives, retailers and associations. A systems thinking approach was applied to develop a conceptual map (Causal Loop Diagram, CLD) describing the contribution of the dairy value chain to ISDH, through the interpretation of the viewpoints of interviewed actors. For each case, the factors contributing to ISDH were identified, then clustered within related topics. Topics from all the cases were used to develop a CLD, and subsystems and leverage points identified. Six interconnected subsystems were identified: local resources, environment, dairy production, collaboration, supply chain and socio-economic. Four leverage points were also identified: public subsidies, feed autonomy, certification of product, and added value. In conclusion, the dairy value chain provides the following benefits aligned with the dimensions of ISDH: landscape maintenance and ecosystem services, quality of dairy products and added value, inclusive governance for actors, reduction of environmental impact, and local development. This model delivers a decision-making tool for the actors involved in the dairy value chain, to prioritise strategic interventions.

Positive impact of potential probiotic Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus isolated from local dairy products on raising microbiological quality of white soft cheese

Positive impact of potential probiotic Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus isolated from local dairy products on raising microbiological quality of white soft cheese

Evaluation of Consumer Attitudes Regarding Local Brand Milk and Dairy Products: Case of Süleymanpaşa Districts of Tekirdağ-Türkiye

Since the concept of brand has a wide and diverse range, it is divided into different groups from different perspectives. Local brands are products that are produced, manufactured, and sold by a company in a specific city or that are distributed in a constrained area. This study’s primary goal is to assess how local brands selling milk and dairy products in a particular region are perceived by local consumers. It also seeks to analyze the standing of local producers in this sector and consumer attitudes toward regionally branded goods by highlighting the significance of milk and dairy products in terms of human health. The study makes use of survey information from 381 households in Süleymanpaşa Districts of Tekirdağ-Türkiye. The data were analyzed using fundamental statistical techniques, factor analysis, and logistic regression analysis. In the survey, it was found that 85.0% of participants were familiar with the idea of local brand, while just 15.0% were not. Consumers who said they buy local brand milk and dairy products made up 78% of the sample. Consumers found local products to be more natural and tastier than national brands. According to the factor analysis, the judgements influencing customers’ preference for local brand milk and dairy products were classified into five factors. These factors are named as naturalness and quality, price and promotion, health, food safety, brand and image. Logistic regression analysis was used to explain the association between purchasing local brand milk and dairy products and factor scores, as well as knowing the notion of local brand. Those who favor “Naturalness and Quality” in purchased milk and dairy products are nearly three times more likely than those who do not to purchase local brand milk and dairy goods. With a probability of 68.4%, those who do not understand the notion of local brand will not purchase local branded products.

Determinants of Local Dairy Products Purchasing Behavior: The Case of Western Iranian Consumers

In Iran, local capacities have been emphasized in rural development strategies. However, due to the lack of integration of the production sector with other sectors, there are not many successful examples of these activities. One potential solution to address this issue is to encourage consumers to purchase local food products. This study was conducted to investigate the purchasing behavior of local dairy products. Data were collected from 367 respondents. Analyses were performed using structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results show that the functional values of local dairy consumption, including price value, health value, quality value, and taste value significantly influence consumers’ attitudes toward the consumption of rural dairy products. Attitude also affects the purchase behavior of consumers by influencing their purchase intention. This study provides insights to policymakers, planners, and actors of local dairy production and supply through understanding the most basic determinants of local dairy purchasing behavior.

Isolation and Identification of Effective Probiotics on Drug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Strains and Their Biofilms.

This study aimed to identify, assess, and isolate strong lactobacilli demonstrating broad antibacterial and anti-biofilm activity against drug-resistant strains of Acinetobacter baumannii. Additionally, the mechanism of inhibition of these organisms was to be determined. Over a 6-month period (from December 2021 to June 2022), 53 clinical A. baumannii strains were collected from clinical samples. Twenty probiotic strains were isolated from local dairy products. Antibacterial activity of Lactobacillus strains' cell-free supernatant (CFS) was identified using the agar well diffusion method and the microbroth dilution test. Anti-biofilm effect was performed by the microtiter plate assay. The MTT assay was also used to look into the probiotics' cytotoxic effects on the L929 fibroblast cell line. During the 6-month period, 53 clinical A. baumannii strains were obtained and identified. Out of 20 lactobacillus strains, the CFS of a lactobacillus strain (named L9) showed an inhibitory effect against all A. baumannii strains. Using the broth microdilution method, it was shown that the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBCs) of CFS extracts of L9 strains against A. baumannii strains were both ¼ mg/mL. The result of the anti-biofilm showed that the selected probiotic could inhibit biofilm formation. The most common organic acid produced by all Lactobacillus strains, according to the HPLC method, was lactic acid, which was followed by acetic acid. The L929 fibroblast cell line was used in the cytotoxicity assay, which revealed that 100% of the cells in the L929 fibroblast cell line survived treatment with successive doses of CFSs for a full day. The probiotic strain isolated from local yogurt in this study showed potential anti-biofilm and antimicrobial properties against all drug-resistant Acinetobacter isolates. Given the increasing interest in probiotic microorganisms based on their high health benefits, further studies are recommended on the mechanisms of action between probiotics and A. baumannii strains to find new solutions for biological control and treatment of these infections without the use of antibiotics.

Results of modern radiation-hygienic surveys of settlements of Bryansk Oblast of the Russian Federation bordering the Republic of Belarus. Part 2: Population’s food preferences (diet)

This study presents results of radiation-hygienic surveys of the Bryansk Oblast settlements bordering the Republic of Belarus. The data were obtained in the course of implementation of measures of the “Program of joint activities of Russia and Belarus within the framework of the Union State for the protection of the population and rehabilitation of the territories affected by the Chernobyl NPP accident” in 2019–2022. The second part of the study presents structure of population’s food preferences (diet). A general description of the diets of residents is given and the main types of local food products at the present stage of the radiation accident are identified. The current levels of consumption of locally produced food (and products of local origin) by residents of different age categories have been assessed. The obtained results of assessing the levels of food consumption have been compared with our own results of earlier studies and with the results of studies on the population of Russia and Belarus. Similarly with previous years, among agricultural food products the most consumed products are milk and potatoes and among natural food products are mushrooms. The established levels of consumption of local dairy products and beef have decreased over the past ten years and the resident consumptions of mushrooms and potatoes are in the same levels as before.

ANDROLOGICAL EVALUATION OF BULLS PRESENT ON RURAL PROPERTIES IN THE LOCAL DAIRY PRODUCTION ARRANGEMENT (APL) OF WEST GOIANO

The andrological examination is a periodic evaluation that corresponds to the set of methods that aim to obtain information, such as changes in the reproductive system, pathologies and semen evaluation, with the aim of estimating the reproductive potential of males. The main objective of the examination is to select sires and estimate the reproductive potential of bulls, in addition, to identify animals with fertility problems. Therefore, the andrological examination must be seen as an integral part of the reproductive season, being a foundation to guarantee good results for beef and dairy cattle herds. Despite the increase in technology on properties in Brazil, the vast majority of producers have little information about the importance of carrying out andrological examinations before the reproductive season. Thus, the literature review aims to address the andrological examination and its benefits and encouragement in carrying out the examination on properties belonging to the local dairy production arrangement (APL) in western Goiás.

Evaluation cell surface hydrophobicity of four potential probiotics Lactic acid bacteria's isolated from local dairy products

The purpose of this study was to investigate the cell surface hydrophobicity of four Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains isolated from various traditional and industry fermented yogurt and cheese sources based on the biochemical tests. The determining cell surface hydrophobicity is a critical step in selecting LAB strains with probiotic qualities and is one of the most essential elements regulating LAB's particular adherence to abiotic surfaces, as well as one of the most critical factors controlling LAB's absorption and destruction of hydrophobic organic matter. In current study, the four LAB strains had high cell surface hydrophobicity to the four separate hydrocarbon solvents xylene, hexadecane, chloroform, ethyl acetate determined via spectrophotometer at 450 nm. The highest hydrophobicity score was determined for LB3 for chloroform, n- hexadecane, ethyl acetate and xylene at 66.51, 38.23, 33.67 and 24.18% respectively. LB3 demonstrated promising cell surface characteristics, suggesting that it could be used as an indigenous probiotic

Investigating the Antagonistic Effect of Indigenous Probiotics on Carbapenem-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Strains.

With the increase of hospital infections due to the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, multidrug resistance has increased, decreasing the effectiveness of antibiotics against these infections. For this reason, the identification of alternative agents such as probiotics has been considered. The aim of this study was to isolate and identify effective probiotics against carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains. Material and Methods. During a period of eight months, isolates of P. aeruginosa were collected from patients in three hospitals in Isfahan. The presence of metallo-beta-lactamase enzymes was determined by the combination disc test (CDT). The inhibitory and antimicrobial activities of 20 probiotic bacteria isolated from local dairy products against these strains were investigated by agar dilution. Two probiotic strains that showed broader inhibition results were selected, and the values of the lowest inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the lowest lethal concentration (MBC) and their antibiofilm effect were determined using the microtiter plate method. The concentration of organic acids was done by HPLC. Findings. Of the 100 samples isolated and identified, 61 samples (61%) exhibited multiple drug resistance (MDR) and were selected for further investigation. Phenotypic diagnosis of the presence of metallo-beta-lactamase enzymes revealed that 74.5% of the strains were positive. The results showed that these two probiotics killed P. aeruginosa strains after only one hour, and the inhibition mechanism was due to the presence of lactic acid and acetic acid. The antibiofilm effect of these two probiotics was at concentrations of 1/2 and 1/4. The two Lactobacillus isolates had potential antimicrobial and antibiofilm properties against all carbapenem-resistant P. aeruginosa strains, even at thinner dilutions. Considering the broad activity of this strain, it can potentially be used for biocontrol of these strains.

Statistical analysis alternatives to validate hematic parameters in dairy under tropical conditions

The hematic parameters of cows selected for milk production in grazing under tropic conditions were analyzed based on six experimental studies. The major objective was to determine statistical analysis alternatives that could be used in the study of physiological, environmental or genetic variations. The parameters analyzed were hematocrit, hemoglobin concentrations and counts of polymorphonuclear cells (i.e., eosinophils, basophils, neutrophils and lymphocytes). Initially 972 data from adult cows with productions considered medium-high in the context of local dairy production were analyzed. After the information decanting process, 415 records were used. These data corresponded to a sampling period from 30 days before calving to day 105 postpartum, with determinations made fortnightly. Blood collection was made every two weeks and each moment was defined as a period. Different analytical techniques were applied in searching to extract the best information from the data and that could be reused in the future. The best type of analysis corresponded to the Random Forest (RF) technique, clustering, and analysis of variance.The effect of an indicator of energy metabolism (non-esterified fatty acids - NEFA), an indicator of protein metabolism (total protein - TP) of 10 collection periods, three breed groups and three types of nutritional management given to the animals on the blood variables were analyzed. Multivariate correlation and machine learning methods were used to extract information from the data. Results indicated that hematological behavior change throughout close up dry cow, transition period and first phase of lactation. No high direct or inverse correlation were found among variables. Hematocrit and hemoglobin levels can be estimated from variables associated with metabolic indicators and blood components. Further studies are required to elucidate the hematic behavior of dairy cows during the transition period.

Safety and Quality of Milk and Milk Products in Senegal-A Review.

Historically, local milk production in Senegal has struggled to keep up with the demands of consumers, so there has been a heavy reliance on imported milk and milk products. More recently, efforts have been made to improve local dairy production by establishing large, organized dairies that collect milk from rural production areas and developing small-scale processing units, such as mini dairies. The local dairy value chain in Senegal consists of (1) informal collection systems where farmers commonly deliver milk directly to dairies; (2) traditional and artisanal processing using simple equipment and techniques; and (3) short local marketing and sale circuits. Most West African dairy sectors are dominated by raw, unpasteurized milk or traditional, spontaneously fermented milk products, such as lait caillé in Senegal, sold through small-scale channels without a cold chain, so the risk of food safety hazards may be increased. Microbiological, chemical, and physical hazards have been found in milk and milk products across West Africa. There is a need to educate milk producers, small-scale processors, and vendors on the importance of refrigerating milk immediately after milking as well as maintaining the cold chain until the milk is heat treated and, subsequently, until the milk is marketed to the consumer. However, without assistance, obtaining the equipment necessary for cold storage and processing of milk can be challenging.

The development and usability of a web-based mobile application as a dairy intake screener for South African adults.

Paper-based dietary assessment tools such as food frequency questionnaires (FFQ) and especially dietary screeners are making way for versions that use technology. Amidst low intakes of dairy and dairy-related nutrients in South Africa, and to increase public awareness thereof, we aimed to develop and evaluate the usability of an application (app) to screen for dairy intake in higher income South African adults. In a consultative process, a dairy intake screener ('Dairy Diary') was developed as an eight-item quantitative FFQ with four types of commonly consumed local dairy products: milk, maas (fermented milk), yoghurt, and cheese. For each dairy product, usual frequency of consumption and portion size per eating occasion were scored resulting in three risk classes: <1 serving daily; 1≤2 servings daily; ≥2 servings daily. Digitalisation included product- and portion-specific graphics with linkage to risk class-relevant preliminary dairy-related guidance as part of a web-based mobile app. For the evaluation of the usability, the 26-item end-user version of the Mobile Application Rating Scale (uMARS) was used in an online cross-sectional survey (Qualtrics; April 2020). Items were scored on a 5-point Likert-type scale, resulting in three final app scores. From a conveniently recruited sample of 1102, 703 (64%; 81% female; mean age 29.8 ± 11.0 years) were retained for analysis. uMARS-informed descriptive statistics summarise the findings. The uMARS app mean objective quality score (3.9 ± 0.85), app subjective quality score (3.5 ± 0.77), app-specific score (3.6 ± 0.94), and additional question on e-portion (4.3 ± 0.78) met the minimum acceptability score of ≥3.0. For the subscales, the mean score for aesthetics was the highest (4.4 ± 0.82), followed by information (4.3 ± 0.90) and functionality (4.0 ± 1.33). Engagement scored lowest (3.0 ± 1.55). The 'Dairy Diary' is a user-friendly screener for dairy intake.

A Molecular Procedure for Detecting Dairy Products Adulteration

&#x0D; Dairy products are an essential component of human nutrition and therefore are prone to adulteration. Although many methods have been developed based on the analysis of protein substances by which adulteration is detected, they have low efficiency in the case of processed products. In this context, methods based on DNA analysis have become the best choice, although the results are not universally valid and must be adapted to the composition and local specificities. Here is presented a study of the applicability of a fast and cost-effective DNA-based method to determine the species composition of dairy products by performing a qualitative triplex PCR detection technique in the analysis of local dairy products. The procedure is adapted to the domestic market and considers experimental models developed and well defined internationally. In the in-house validation of this method, three species of ruminants were considered: beef, sheep, and goat. The reference material was represented by cheeses prepared in our laboratory in strictly controlled percentage mixtures. Total genomic DNA isolated from the reference cheeses were used to develop a triplex PCR method, which involves the simultaneous detection of the three species studied using a mixture of three pairs of primers. The reference materials proved to be optimal for such studies and have been used successfully in the process of validating the method of detecting the composition of commercial cheeses.&#x0D;

Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of multi-drug resistant, biofilm forming, human invasive strain of Salmonella Typhimurium SMC25 isolated from poultry meat in India

Emergence of highly virulent and multi-drug resistant (MDR) strains of Salmonella in food products significantly impacts public health and demands continuous monitoring for their presence in the food chain. The ability of Salmonella to form biofilms under harsh environmental conditions accompanied by MDR serotypes underscores an important food safety threat. This study aimed to isolate, identify and characterize MDR, biofilm-forming Salmonella from local Indian dairy and meat products (n = 60). All of the 24 isolates of Salmonella produced biofilm and were categorized as strong (16.6%), moderate (58.3%), and weak (25%) biofilm producers. Multiple antimicrobial resistance (MAR) index of all the Salmonella isolates was ≥0.2. The strongest biofilm forming poultry meat isolate, Salmonella SMC25 demonstrated intermediate to complete resistance to 14 of 22 different antibiotics tested. Epifluorescence microscopy showed that biofilm formation initiated as early as 4 h, reaching zenith within 96 h and much denser and robust biofilm is formed on rough stainless steel (SS316) surface compared to smooth glass surface. The results corroborated with increased temporal production of exopolysaccharides (EPS), high cell surface hydrophobicity and upregulation of marker genes vital to biofilm-formation in Salmonella. Significantly, SMC25 was found to adhere and invade mammalian cell lines Caco2 and HepG2, thus posing a serious food safety threat. This study is important in comprehending the prevalence of multidrug resistant, biofilm-forming, invasive strains of foodborne Salmonella in Indian food products and is important for effective risk assessment besides ensuring better food safety and public health.

Suspicion of bovine tuberculosis in sheep in the Małopolskie Voivodeship (southern Poland).

Bovine tuberculosis (BTB) in sheep (Ovis aries) is caused by Mycobacterium bovis and Mycobacterium caprae. Even though sheep have been considered less sensitive to BTB than other ruminants, they have been subject to increasing numbers of tuberculosis cases and it has been suggested that they may act as a disease reservoir in some regions. Aim of the study: Following a report of tuberculous-like gross lesions (repeated cases of purulent or caseous lymphadenitis and a single case of serosal tubercles on the peritoneum) from veterinarians working in a slaughterhouse in the Małopolskie Voivodeship, southern Poland, the aim of this study was to conduct ante-mortem BTB diagnostics in three flocks with suspected BTB. The animals for testing were selected randomly from the flocks; a blood sample for interferon-γ release assay (IGRA) and a single tuberculin skin test (TST) was performed on each sheep. All TST results were negative. The IGRA result was positive in two ewes from the same flock (four and five years of age); these two sheep were tested microbiologically using Stonebrink and Löwenstein-Jensen media. No gross lesions suggesting BTB were observed, and the culture results were negative. Based on the positive IGRA results, together with its high specificity in sheep, and the potential risk to humans posed by consuming local unpasteurized dairy products, we recommend introducing serological BTB screening in sheep from this area, and subjecting the positive results to confirmation by culture.

Are Local Dairy Products Better? Using Principal Component Analysis to Investigate Consumers' Perception towards Quality, Sustainability, and Market Availability.

Simple SummaryThe perception of the local production concept significantly varies depending on the weight given to each defining component (e.g., quality and sustainability), which in turn depends both on the considered food product and on the consumers’ characteristics. In this research, a survey was conducted to investigate the consumer preferences for milk and cheese quality aspects and their perception of sustainability descriptors of local dairy products. In addition, the effect of socio-demographic variables on consumer preferences and attitudes definition was also explored. From the Principal Component Analysis, four main components were defined (Responsive to quality attributes, Local is better, Local is sustainable, and Availability request), combining the consumer answers about milk and cheese quality preferences and the sustainability and availability opinion. The obtained results highlight the importance of product quality aspects in the considered geographical area (South-East Italy), which is strictly linked to traditional dairy production. Higher availability and visibility of local dairy products on the market were requested by the considered consumer sample. In addition, our results showed that gender, age, place of residence, educational level, and family size significantly affected the local dairy products consumption orientation definition. These findings will support the development of more efficient and transparent communication among dairy producers and consumers in the selected market.Consumers are increasingly aware of the benefits of local foods in terms of quality, sustainability, animal welfare, and safety. This research addresses two main questions: (i) is the perception towards sustainability aspects of local dairy products related to individuals’ preferences for milk and cheese quality aspects? (ii) are these perceptions related to people’s socio-demographic characteristics? For this purpose, a choice experiment was conducted online in Apulia (South-East Italy) involving a sample of 543 respondents. A Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was applied to analyze the consumer opinion related to dairy products’ quality attributes, sustainability, and availability on the market. From the PCA, four main components (accounting the 64.5% of the total explained variance) were defined, highlighting non-overlapping choice styles of consumers, distinguished by attitudes primarily based on quality attributes of dairy products rather than sustainability characteristics or perceived higher quality of local products. Furthermore, the Availability request component described the consumer need for higher availability and/or visibility of local dairy products on the market. The effect of gender, age, and educational status of individuals emerged as significantly important for the resulting component definitions. The obtained results clearly suggest the need to increase the efficiency of communication strategies concerning local dairy products, as well as local dairy products’ availability and visibility on the markets.

A typology of smallholder livestock production systems reflecting the impact of the development of a local milk collection industry: Case study of Fatick region, Senegal

Senegal is a country where millions of livelihoods directly depend on smallholder livestock production activities. Unfortunately, these farmers now face the effects of a changing climate and associated societal responses. In addition, the lack of understanding of the specific farmers’ problems in their respective production systems by assuming homogeneity has led to inappropriate planning of interventions and inefficient utilization of resources. The variations in individual farming systems and local contexts require to understand each system separately to inform decision-makers and relevant stakeholders about specific entries of intervention for farmers based on customized needs. Using a Fatick region case study, different statistical clustering techniques were adopted to develop a livestock typology that reflects the above realities. This typology confirmed the co-existence of three livestock production cluster systems with differences and similarities in their production targets and quantities, market access, animal breeds, and the livestock management system of the animals. The studied region represented a new format of smallholder livestock development, where the implementation of a dairy processor and its milk collection centre created a new dynamic in production activities. Farmers confirmed that the extension services and a consistent market opportunity provided by the dairy processor increased local productivity and offered an alternative source of income but they have also reiterated concerns like the dairy processor’s low milk buying prices which need to be addressed. To harness the growth and the regional opportunities, there is a need to establish robust and continuous collaboration structures between the Government, agro-industries, and producers. These public-private partnerships will help producers lower the cost of inputs and services and increase productivity while boosting local dairy production.

Detection of bacterial and fungal contamination unsalted and salated cheese in markets of Samara city-Iraq

This study was conducted on 60 samples of local dairy products from fresh unsalted white sheep cheese, locally manufactured pasteurized and non-pasteurized, as well as salted cheese found in the local markets of Samarra city.For the period form January to March 2021, which microbial tests were carried out, included the total bacterial number, the total count of Coliform, and the total number of molds. Research results showed a high content of unsalted cheese from the Microorganisms that included a number of human pathogens and food poisoning triggers. The results in this study showed the emergence of five different types of bacteria, namely Salmonella, ,Escherichia coli, Shigella, Brucelle and Staphylococcus aureus. The highest numbers, ranging from (7000) × 10 - 3 in unsalted cheese samples, were significantly higher than salted cheese samples, with the highest percentage (300) × 10-3 for fungi. These species appeared in local products studied and were more often in unsalted and non-pasteurized cheese samples. Also, studied allergic types for Antibiotic.

Epidemiological aspects of poisoning Infectious-toxic bacteria of botulism on food poisoning in Iran; A review study

Botulism is a rare neuroparalytic syndrome, caused by a neurotoxin produced by bacteria of the genus Clostridium. Signs and symptoms of food botulism begin 12 to 36 hours after the toxin enters the bloodstream. Clostridium botulinum is one of the most common life-threatening agents worldwide, producing the botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT). Poisoning is caused by the consumption of a highly toxic exotoxin produced during the growth of microorganisms in food. The growth of Clostridium botulinum strains and their production of toxins in vacuum processed foods have received special attention. Symptoms of botulism may appear 12 to 72 hours after eating foods that contain toxins, such as canned tuna, local dairy products, and home-made or commercial foods. Symptoms of poisoning include nausea, vomiting, bruising, dizziness and headache, dry skin, sore throat, constipation, mild fever (or no fever), muscle paralysis, diplopia, and eventually respiratory problems and death. On the other hand, botulinum neurotoxin is used in medicine and psychiatry. BoNT is involved in the management and control of many diseases such as depression and Parkinson’s, dermatitis such as psoriasis, as well as in the beauty and elimination of facial skin wrinkles.

Bacteriocin-Producing Strain Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP17L/1 Isolated from Traditional Stored Ewe's Milk Cheese and Its Beneficial Potential.

Stored ewe’s milk lump cheese is a local product that can be a source of autochthonous beneficial microbiota, especially lactic acid bacteria. The aim of this study was to show the antimicrobial potential of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP17L/1 isolated from stored ewe’s milk lump cheese. Lpb. plantarum LP17L/1 is a non-hemolytic, non-biofilm-forming strain, susceptible to antibiotics. It contains genes for 10 bacteriocins—plantaricins and exerted active bacteriocin with in vitro anti-staphylococcal and anti-listerial effect. It does not produce damaging enzymes, but it produces β-galactosidase. It also sufficiently survives in Balb/c mice without side effects which indicate its safety. Moreover, a reduction in coliforms in mice jejunum was noted. LP17L/1 is supposed to be a promising additive for Slovak local dairy products.