Prevalence of mastitis and drug resistance of bacterial isolates from milk of slaughter goats in South East, Nigeria

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Aim: The study was aimed to determine the prevalence of mastitis and antibiograme of bacterial isolates from affected slaughter goats’ milk in Ikpa, Nsukka.

Method and materials: The study population comprised of lactating slaughter goats at Ikpa slaughterhouse which was the converging point of goats sourced locally and from other states. Total sample of 120 does were collected and transported in flasks containing ice to the laboratory of the Veterinary Public Health University of Nigeria, Nsukka for further analysis.

Results: Overall, mastitis prevalence of 60.8% was recorded. Also, prevalence of 55.3 and 94.1% were observed in milk from clinically normal and abnormal udders, respectively. Mastitis was significantly associated (OR = 12.7, 95%CI = 2.16-278.9, P = 0.002) with clinical state of udder. Bacteria isolated were Staphyloccocus aureus (50.0%), Streptococus spp (33.0%), E. coli (10.0%) and Proteus spp (7.0%). The isolates were resistant to commonly used antimicrobials.

Conclusion: It was concluded that isolates from the does’ milk were resistant to common antimicrobials. Therefore, Need is felt to organise awareness campaigns for goat farmers to employ hygienic methods of goat management and milking to reduce mastitis and imprudent antimicrobial usage. Government should also enact and enforce laws on compulsory pasteurization of milk to protect consumers in Nigeria.

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Original research (Published On: 05-Feb-2023)

Prevalence of mastitis and drug resistance of bacterial isolates from milk of slaughter goats in South East, Nigeria

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