Phage cocktail superimposed disinfection: A ecological strategy for preventing pathogenic bacterial infections in dairy farms
Environ Res. 2024 Mar 25:118720. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118720. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTBovine mastitis (BM) is mainly caused by bacterial infection that has a highly impact on dairy production, affecting both economic viability and animal well-being. A cross-sectional study was conducted in dairy farms to investigate the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of bacterial pathogens associated with BM. The analysis revealed that Staphylococcus (49%), Escherichia (16%), Pseudomonas (11%), and Klebsiella (6%) were the primary bacterial pathogens associated with mastitis. A significant proportion of Staphylococcus strains displayed multiple drug resistance. The use of disinfectants is an important conventional measure to control the pathogenic bacteria in the environment. Bacteriophages (Phages), possessing antibacterial properties, are natural green and effective disinfectants. Moreover, they mitigate the risk of generating harmful disinfection byproducts, which are commonly associated with traditional disinfection methods. Based on the primary bacterial pathogens associated with mastitis in the investigation area, a phage cocktail, named SPBC-SJ, containing seven phages capable of lysing S. aureus, E. coli, and P. aeruginosa was formulated. SPBC-SJ exhibited superior bactericidal activity and catharsis effect on pollutants (glass surface) compared to chemical disinfectants. Clinical trials confirmed that the SPBC-SJ-based superimposed disinfection group (ph...
Source: Environmental Research - Category: Environmental Health Authors: Yibing Xue Ya Gao Mengting Guo Yumin Zhang Guoqing Zhao Lu Xia Jingjiao Ma Yuqiang Cheng Hengan Wang Jianhe Sun Zhaofei Wang Yaxian Yan Source Type: research
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