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Goularte KL, Voloski FLS, Redú JFM, Ferreira CER, Vieira AD, Duval EH, Mondadori RG, Lucia T. Antibiotic resistance in microorganisms isolated in a bull semen stud. Reprod Domest Anim 2020; 55:318-324. [PMID: 31961046 DOI: 10.1111/rda.13621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 12/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Many microorganisms from various sources may be present in ejaculates of bulls. This study identified and isolated bacteria from bull sperm samples in a commercial stud and evaluated their resistance to antibiotics. The number of colony-forming units was determined in semen samples collected at distinct steps during freezing and thawing. The minimum inhibitory concentration and the minimum bactericidal concentration were determined for four antibiotics commonly used in commercial studs. A total of 135 microorganisms from 25 genera were isolated. After a sensitivity test, all evaluated microorganisms (n = 55) were resistant to penicillin and most of them were resistant to tylosin and lincomycin (n = 54). Resistance to all tested antibiotics was observed in 22% of all isolates, whereas only 3.9% of the isolates were inhibited by the tested antibiotics at the concentrations recommended by the international legislation. As the isolated microorganisms presented high resistance to frequently used antibiotics, sensitivity tests should be periodically conducted in commercial bull semen studs to prevent the use of contaminated semen in artificial insemination.
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Affiliation(s)
- Karina L Goularte
- ReproPel, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas-RS, Brazil.,Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas-RS, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas-RS, Brazil.,Lipoa, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas-RS, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas-RS, Brazil.,Lipoa, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas-RS, Brazil
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- ReproPel, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas-RS, Brazil.,Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas-RS, Brazil
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- ReproPel, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas-RS, Brazil.,Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas-RS, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas-RS, Brazil.,Lipoa, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas-RS, Brazil
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- ReproPel, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas-RS, Brazil.,Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas-RS, Brazil
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- ReproPel, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas-RS, Brazil.,Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas-RS, Brazil
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Monaco D, Lacalandra GM. Considerations for the development of a dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) semen collection centre. Anim Reprod Sci 2019; 212:106239. [PMID: 31864495 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2019.106239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2019] [Revised: 10/31/2019] [Accepted: 11/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The dromedary camel (DC) is a strategic animal for the exploitation of the desert and unhospitable lands (arid and semiarid areas). These animals are a genetic resource, locally adapted and more resilient to these environs, that may significantly contribute to food security and sustainable development of marginal land areas. Artificial insemination is the least invasive, least expensive technique for improving genetic selection and minimising transmission of venereal disease among animals and herds. Besides semen preservation protocols, specific approaches for the development of DC semen collection centres - biosecurity measures, screening for infectious diseases, management of animals, welfare, nutrition, control of seasonality, training, hygiene of semen collection and processing - have been considered less important aspects. The aim of this research is to describe the aspects related to the development of a DC semen collection centre, summarising the latest studies in the field of welfare, reproduction and diseases, and describing biosecurity and hygiene aspects related to semen collection and handling. Scientific gaps and requirements for maximising the production of good quality and safe-to-use semen doses with minimal risks of disease transmission are also described.
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- D Monaco
- Department of Veterinary Medicine (DiMeV), University of Bari 'Aldo Moro', Italy.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine (DiMeV), University of Bari 'Aldo Moro', Italy
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