Naslov
Findings of bacteria E. coli in parrot fecal samples

Autori
Vučenović, Ana ; Horvatek, Danijela ; Prukner-Radovčić, Estella

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Book of Abstracts, the International Congress "Veterinary Science and Profession" / - Zagreb : Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, 2011

ISBN
978-953-6062-81-2

Skup
The International Congress "Veterinary Science and Profession"

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 03.10.2011. - 04.10.2011

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
E. coli; Enterobacteriaceae; parrot; antimicrobial susceptibility

Sažetak
Bacteria E. coli is important comensal in gastrointestinal tract of animals, including poultry. In parrots normal microflora represents pleomorphic Gram positive bacteria. Enterobacteriaceae and E. coli can not be frequently isolated from healthy pet birds. Imbalance of intestinal homeostasis in parrots can appears as a consequence of stress mechanism, but also of improper nutrition. Common source of E. coli for parrots represents contaminated food, water and other birds. Altogether 13 pooled fecal samples obtained from 41 pet birds of different ages and species were taken on 4 different places, from private owners and from breeders. In total, 12 bird species were examined ; 9 belonged to family Psittaciformes, and 2 to Passeriformes. The samples were taken from outdoor cages and from ones kept in owner's houses. All the samples were taken from clinically healthy birds. Bacteriological examination revealed the presence of E. coli in one sample, from two parrots of the species ring-necked parakeet (Psittacula krameri), while Bacillus sp., Staphylococcus spp. and Streptococcus spp. were isolated from remaining samples. Findings of E. coli in these two parakeets can be related to the co-habitation near thewith poultry in an outdoor cage, since the parakeets were kept in good condition, but in outdoor cage, near other poultry. The antimicrobial susceptibility of isolated strain of E. coli was determined by disk diffusion test. The strain was resistant to 6 out of 9 examined antimicrobial agents, and intermediate resistant to the enrofloxacin, doxycycline and tetracycline. From the anamnestic data there was no evidence of antimicrobial treatment of examined parrots so it could be concluded that this isolated strain originated from poultry, often treated with antibiotics. Good management practice are extremely important to obtain bird's health, and it should be stated that uncontrolled use of antibiotics lead to development of unnecessary resistance, that could be spread between species.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Veterinarska medicina

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