Alternative approaches to antibiotics in the control of mastitis in dairy cows: a review.

IF 1.8 3区农林科学 Q2 VETERINARY SCIENCES

Veterinary Research Communications Pub Date : 2025-03-24 DOI:10.1007/s11259-025-10720-0

Abir Maalaoui, Abdesselem Trimeche, Pierre Guy Marnet

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Abstract

Bovine mastitis is the most widespread and economically burdensome condition affecting dairy herds worldwide, causing substantial financial losses in the livestock and dairy sectors. The main approach to treating mastitis in dairy cows is based on the administration of antibiotics. However, their widespread use has led to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens, and thus to numerous food safety problems. Consequently, a growing body of scientific research has been directed towards exploring new and effective therapeutic alternatives for the management of bovine mastitis, which could replace conventional antibiotic therapy. This review surveys the various alternative strategies employed in the prevention and treatment of mastitis in dairy cattle. These strategies include nanoparticle therapy, bacteriophage therapy, vaccination, phytotherapy, the use of animal proteins, probiotics and bacteriocins. In addition, the potential synergistic effects resulting from the combination of these treatments has shown real benefits that will be highlighted.

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牛乳腺炎是影响全球奶牛群最普遍、经济负担最重的疾病，给畜牧业和奶业造成了巨大的经济损失。治疗奶牛乳腺炎的主要方法是使用抗生素。然而，抗生素的广泛使用导致了耐抗生素病原体的出现，从而引发了许多食品安全问题。因此，越来越多的科学研究致力于探索新的、有效的替代治疗方法来治疗牛乳腺炎，以取代传统的抗生素疗法。本综述调查了预防和治疗奶牛乳腺炎的各种替代策略。这些策略包括纳米粒子疗法、噬菌体疗法、疫苗接种、植物疗法、动物蛋白的使用、益生菌和细菌素。此外，将这些疗法结合起来可能产生的协同效应已显示出真正的益处，这一点将得到强调。

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Veterinary Research Communications 农林科学-兽医学

CiteScore

2.50

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0.00%

发文量

173

审稿时长

3 months

期刊介绍： Veterinary Research Communications publishes fully refereed research articles and topical reviews on all aspects of the veterinary sciences. Interdisciplinary articles are particularly encouraged, as are well argued reviews, even if they are somewhat controversial. The journal is an appropriate medium in which to publish new methods, newly described diseases and new pathological findings, as these are applied to animals. The material should be of international rather than local interest. As it deliberately seeks a wide coverage, Veterinary Research Communications provides its readers with a means of keeping abreast of current developments in the entire field of veterinary science.