Training, development, and evaluation of on-farm culturing as a technical resource to reduce the use of antimicrobials in dairy herds in the Midwest Region of Santa Catarina State, Brazil / Capacitação, implementação e avaliação da cultura de leite na fazenda como recurso técnico voltado ao uso reduzido de antimicrobianos em rebanhos leiteiros no meio oeste catarinense

On-farm culturing is a technology booming in Brazil. It is based on the microbiological diagnosis of milk samples collected from clinical cases of bovine mastitis, on the farm where the animals are handled, quickly, simply, and at an affordable cost. With this resource, after 24 h of incubation, the isolated microorganisms are classified as gram positive or gram negative, helping to make decisions regarding the therapy of the animals. Considering the relevance of the Midwestern region of Santa Catarina State in the national dairy production scenario, the objectives of the study were: 1) to promote the technical training of the farmers in three dairy farms located in Treze Tílias-SC, 2) to assist in the implementation and evaluation of on-farm culturing as technological resource viewing the reduced use of antimicrobials in herds. In addition to the rapid acceptance by the farmers and their efficient training, with the use of the technology, there was a 45-50% reduction in the use of antimicrobials in dairy herds. This result demonstrated a significant effect on animal health, and determines an important cost reduction for farmers, as presented in detail in this manuscript.(AU)

A cultura de leite na fazenda (do inglês On farm culturing) é uma tecnologia em franca expansão no Brasil. Fundamenta-se no diagnóstico microbiológico de amostras de leite colhidas de casos clínicos de mastite bovina, na própria fazenda onde são manejados os animais, de forma rápida, simples e com custo acessível. Com este recurso, após 24 horas de incubação, os micro-organismos isolados são classificados em Gram-positivos ou Gram-negativos, auxiliando na tomada de decisões quanto à terapia dos animais. Considerando a relevância da região meio oeste catarinense no cenário nacional de produção leiteira, o objetivo do presente estudo foi promover a capacitação técnica dos produtores em três propriedades localizadas em Treze Tílias-SC, e auxiliar na implementação e avaliação da cultura de leite na fazenda como recurso tecnológico voltado ao uso reduzido de antimicrobianos nos rebanhos. Além da rápida aceitação pelos produtores e eficiente capacitação dos mesmos, verificou-se, com o emprego da tecnologia, redução de 45% a 50% do uso de antimicrobianos nos rebanhos. Este resultado, além de demonstrar significativo impacto em saúde animal, determinou importante redução de custos aos produtores, como apresentado detalhadamente no presente artigo.(AU)

Training, development, and evaluation of on-farm culturing as a technical resource to reduce the use of antimicrobials in dairy herds in the Midwest Region of Santa Catarina State, Brazil / Capacitação, implementação e avaliação da cultura de leite na fazenda como recurso técnico voltado ao uso reduzido de antimicrobianos em rebanhos leiteiros no meio oeste catarinense

On-farm culturing is a technology booming in Brazil. It is based on the microbiological diagnosis of milk samples collected from clinical cases of bovine mastitis, on the farm where the animals are handled, quickly, simply, and at an affordable cost. With this resource, after 24 h of incubation, the isolated microorganisms are classified as gram positive or gram negative, helping to make decisions regarding the therapy of the animals. Considering the relevance of the Midwestern region of Santa Catarina State in the national dairy production scenario, the objectives of the study were: 1) to promote the technical training of the farmers in three dairy farms located in Treze Tílias-SC, 2) to assist in the implementation and evaluation of on-farm culturing as technological resource viewing the reduced use of antimicrobials in herds. In addition to the rapid acceptance by the farmers and their efficient training, with the use of the technology, there was a 45-50% reduction in the use of antimicrobials in dairy herds. This result demonstrated a significant effect on animal health, and determines an important cost reduction for farmers, as presented in detail in this manuscript.

A cultura de leite na fazenda (do inglês On farm culturing) é uma tecnologia em franca expansão no Brasil. Fundamenta-se no diagnóstico microbiológico de amostras de leite colhidas de casos clínicos de mastite bovina, na própria fazenda onde são manejados os animais, de forma rápida, simples e com custo acessível. Com este recurso, após 24 horas de incubação, os micro-organismos isolados são classificados em Gram-positivos ou Gram-negativos, auxiliando na tomada de decisões quanto à terapia dos animais. Considerando a relevância da região meio oeste catarinense no cenário nacional de produção leiteira, o objetivo do presente estudo foi promover a capacitação técnica dos produtores em três propriedades localizadas em Treze Tílias-SC, e auxiliar na implementação e avaliação da cultura de leite na fazenda como recurso tecnológico voltado ao uso reduzido de antimicrobianos nos rebanhos. Além da rápida aceitação pelos produtores e eficiente capacitação dos mesmos, verificou-se, com o emprego da tecnologia, redução de 45% a 50% do uso de antimicrobianos nos rebanhos. Este resultado, além de demonstrar significativo impacto em saúde animal, determinou importante redução de custos aos produtores, como apresentado detalhadamente no presente artigo.

Etiology And In Vitro Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile Of Strains Isolated From Bovine Mastitis In Dairy Herds From The Midwest Region Of Santa Catarina State, Brazil

Dairy farming is an important social and economic activity in the Midwest region of Santa Catarina State, Brazil. However, despite technological advances in the productive chain, mastitis is still considered the main disease of dairy herds, due its high economic impact. Bacterial pathogens are the main cause of this disease and failures in the treatment of clinical cases are attributed in part to the antimicrobial resistance of these pathogens. As an alternative, in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility tests of strains isolated from bovine mastitis cases have been carried out; the information generated contributes to strategic treatment measures, and also to the control of microorganism resistance. Therefore, the aims of the present study were to evaluate the etiology and in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of bacterial strains isolated from cases of bovine mastitis in dairy herds from the Midwest region of Santa Catarina State, Brazil. For this purpose, 345 milk samples were collected from 70 herds located in 16 different municipalities. The main pathogens isolated were: staphylococci (55.9%), streptococci (34.8%), Corynebacterium spp. (7.8%) and Escherichia coli (1.4%). The resistance rates of staphylococcus strains to ampicillin and to gentamicin were lower (24.9%) and higher (33%), respectively, than those obtained in other Brazilian studies. The resistance profiles of streptococcus strains were similar to those described in the literature, while Corynebacterium spp., showed high resistance rates to tetracycline (85.2%). Moreover, a considerable prevalence of staphylococcus (27.5%) and streptococcus (11.7%) multiresistant strains was verified. These data reinforce the need for regional characterization of microorganisms.

Etiology And In Vitro Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile Of Strains Isolated From Bovine Mastitis In Dairy Herds From The Midwest Region Of Santa Catarina State, Brazil

Dairy farming is an important social and economic activity in the Midwest region of Santa Catarina State, Brazil. However, despite technological advances in the productive chain, mastitis is still considered the main disease of dairy herds, due its high economic impact. Bacterial pathogens are the main cause of this disease and failures in the treatment of clinical cases are attributed in part to the antimicrobial resistance of these pathogens. As an alternative, in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility tests of strains isolated from bovine mastitis cases have been carried out; the information generated contributes to strategic treatment measures, and also to the control of microorganism resistance. Therefore, the aims of the present study were to evaluate the etiology and in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of bacterial strains isolated from cases of bovine mastitis in dairy herds from the Midwest region of Santa Catarina State, Brazil. For this purpose, 345 milk samples were collected from 70 herds located in 16 different municipalities. The main pathogens isolated were: staphylococci (55.9%), streptococci (34.8%), Corynebacterium spp. (7.8%) and Escherichia coli (1.4%). The resistance rates of staphylococcus strains to ampicillin and to gentamicin were lower (24.9%) and higher (33%), respectively, than those obtained in other Brazilian studies. The resistance profiles of streptococcus strains were similar to those described in the literature, while Corynebacterium spp., showed high resistance rates to tetracycline (85.2%). Moreover, a considerable prevalence of staphylococcus (27.5%) and streptococcus (11.7%) multiresistant strains was verified. These data reinforce the need for regional characterization of microorganisms.(AU)