Veterinary Microbiology and Diagnostics

A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Microbiology".

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1. School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia
2. Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678, Australia
Interests: molecular diagnosis and genotyping of veterinary pathogens; epidemiology of infectious diseases
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Dear Colleagues,

This special issue is a collaboration between Microorganisms and Microbiology Research, focusing on the theme “Veterinary Microbiology and Diagnostics”. Recognising the crucial role of microbiology and diagnostics in veterinary science, we aim to present a comprehensive collection of high-quality research papers, reviews, and short communications in this specialised discipline.

This Special Issue on “Veterinary Microbiology and Diagnostics” is committed to highlighting cutting-edge developments in the field. We invite veterinary professionals, researchers, and scholars to contribute their original work, spanning a diverse array of topics including infectious diseases, genotyping of veterinary pathogens, antimicrobial resistance, cutting-edge and rapid diagnostic techniques, surveillance, monitoring of veterinary pathogens, and emerging trends. This initiative serves as a collaborative platform, fostering cooperation and facilitating the exchange of knowledge among professionals and researchers deeply engaged in veterinary microbiology. By addressing critical aspects of the field, from molecular characterisations to innovative diagnostic tools and beyond, we aim to create a comprehensive collection that advances our understanding and applications of veterinary microbiology and diagnostics. Authors are encouraged to contribute their expertise, driving the dialogue forward and enhancing the collective knowledge base in this field. Join us in this effort to shape the future of veterinary microbiology and diagnostics through impactful research and collaborative exploration.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in the journal of Microbiology Research.

Dr. Seyed Ali Ghorashi
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Keywords

  • infectious diseases
  • antimicrobial resistance
  • diagnostic techniques
  • genotyping
  • emerging trends
  • zoonotic diseases
  • vaccination
  • pathogen genomics
  • molecular diagnostics
  • One Health
  • rapid diagnostics
  • veterinary pathogens
  • wildlife microbiology

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Investigation of Antibiotic Resistance of E. coli Associated with Farm Animal Feces with Participation of Citizen Scientists
by Anna M. Timofeeva, Maria R. Galyamova, Dmitriy M. Krivosheev, Sergey Yu. Karabanov and Sergey E. Sedykh
Microorganisms 2024, 12(11), 2308; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12112308 - 13 Nov 2024
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This paper presents the findings of a large-scale study on antibiotic resistance in bacteria found in farm animal feces across Russia. The study included 6578 samples of farm animal manure from 13 regions in Russia, with the help of citizen scientists. Molecular and [...] Read more.
This paper presents the findings of a large-scale study on antibiotic resistance in bacteria found in farm animal feces across Russia. The study included 6578 samples of farm animal manure from 13 regions in Russia, with the help of citizen scientists. Molecular and microbiological methods were used to analyze 1111 samples of E. coli. The microbiological analysis focused on culturing the microorganisms present in the fecal samples on selective media for E. coli and evaluating the sensitivity of the bacteria to different antibiotics, including ampicillin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol, cefotaxime, and ciprofloxacin. The molecular analysis involved isolating the genomic DNA of the bacteria and conducting PCR assays to detect the vanA, vanB, and mcr-1 antibiotic resistance genes. The results demonstrated significant differences in antibiotic sensitivity of the samples that are morphologically identical to E. coli from different regions. For example, 98.0% and 82.5% of E. coli and other fecal bacterial isolates from the Omsk and Vologda regions lacked antibiotic resistance genes, while 97.7% of samples from the Voronezh region possessed three resistance genes simultaneously. The phenotypic antibiotic sensitivity test also revealed regional differences. For instance, 98.1% of fecal bacterial samples from cattle in the Udmurt Republic were sensitive to all five antibiotics tested, whereas 92.8% of samples from the Voronezh region showed resistance to all five antibiotics. The high level of antibiotic resistance observed may be attributed to their use in farming practices. The distinctive feature of our research is that comprehensive geographical coverage was achieved by using a citizen science platform. Citizen scientists, specifically students from colleges and universities, were responsible for the collection and initial analysis of samples. The project attracted 3096 student participants, enabling the collection and analysis of a significant number of samples from various locations in Russia. Full article
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