| prevalence of thermoduric bacteria and spores on 10 midwest dairy farms. | thermoduric bacteria (tdb), including sporeformers and their spores, can be present in milk and dairy products even after pasteurization. they have the potential to adversely affect the quality and shelf life of products. the objectives of this study were to identify the origin and common species of heat-resistant bacteria occurring during summer and winter on midwest dairy farms. bulk tank milk samples were taken from 10 dairy farms located along the south dakota section of interstate 29, with ... | 2014 | 25200773 |