Português

Abstract

The present study aimed to evaluate the perception of veterinary medicine students and veterinary medical professionals regarding milk intended for human consumption. The study was carried out by applying a questionnaire in Google Forms®. Of the 70 responses obtained, 43 (61.4%) were from professionals graduated in veterinary medicine and 38.6% were students. The answers presented showed that 60 (85.7%) of the individuals consume milk, with the highest consumption product being UAT milk (42 participants, 70%). Of the 10 individuals who do not consume milk, 6 (60%) do not do so because they do not adapt to the taste of milk, 20% for fear of fraud, 1 (10%) for lactose intolerance and 1 (10%) for allergy to milk protein. As for the presence of preservatives in UAT milk, 46 (65.7%) believe that it has preservatives. As for the transmission of diseases, 68 (97.1%) believe that milk is susceptible. When asked what helps in the decision to buy milk, the majority (47 participants, 67.1%) reported observing the expiration date of manufacture. Even professionals who have previous knowledge about milk technology and inspection, there is still the concept that UAT milk has a preservative, being less healthy. However, there is an understanding of the possibility of transmission of pathogens in milk that has not been subjected to heat treatment.