WHAT IS DAIRYANTIBIOGRAM?

DAIRYANTIBIOGRAM is convenient way to get information on antibiotic resistance in bacteria of key species known to commonly cause mastitis (Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus uberis), that are isolated from bulk milk. The DAIRYANTIBIOGRAM  is performed on bacteria which are cultured and isolated from a bulk milk sample which is usually obtained directly from the tanker sample taken by your milk processor, or alternatively by a sample collected by your veterinarian.
 

WHY DAIRYANTIBIOGRAM?

DAIRYANTIBIOGRAM provides important information on the susceptibilities of mastitis bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus uberis) isolated from your herd’s bulk milk, which your veterinarian can use in association with other important mastitis data to help develop and customise appropriate antimicrobial stewardship, mastitis management and treatment plans.
 

WHAT IS ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE?

Antibiotic resistance is a serious animal AND human health problem. It occurs when bacteria are repeatedly exposed to antibiotics and they become harder to kill. The end result (which as an industry and as a society we hope to avoid), is a situation where we are powerless to cure infections which were once treatable with antibiotics.

Antibiotics are a valuable tool in the dairy industry, and when used responsibly, they are vital for the maintenance of good animal health and welfare. Bacterial resistance to these valuable treatments is a threat to the sustainability of dairy farming, and is perceived as a threat to human health. Dairy markets are conscious of the concerns about the development of antibiotic resistance, and are actively taking measures to promote good antimicrobial stewardship in the industry.