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Comparative genome analysis of Escherichia coli bacteriophages The food industry faces an increasing challenge in the form of E. coli, a bacterium that can cause serious illness when consumed in contaminated food. Traditional control methods include hygiene practices and the use of antimicrobials, but alternative approaches such as phage biocontrol may also hold promise. In …

Comparative genome analysis of Escherichia coli bacteriophages isolated from sewage and chicken meatRead More

Phage products Increasing resistance to antimicrobial agents has led to an urgent need for new methods to combat infections caused by resistant bacteria. This is where phages come in, viruses that specifically target bacteria and have proven effective in fighting infections. Phage therapy is attracting new interest as an alternative to traditional antibiotic treatment, and …

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Bacteriophage cocktail – Salmonella Research into bacteriophages, viruses that infect and replicate in bacteria, has seen an upsurge in recent years as a potential solution to antibiotic resistance. A new study is now investigating their effectiveness in combating biofilms formed by Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis (S. Enteritidis) in poultry houses. S. Enteritidis is a common …

Bacteriophage cocktail can effectively control Salmonella biofilm in poultry housingRead More

Bacteriophage EFC1 infecting Enterococcus faecalis from chicken The world of phage research is constantly evolving and expanding as new viruses are discovered. One of these viruses is EFC1, a lytic phage isolated from the wastewater of a farm in Handan, China. What makes EFC1 unique is its ability to infect 87.5% of laboratory-preserved Enterococcus faecalis …

Complete genome analysis of bacteriophage EFC1 infecting Enterococcus faecalis from chickenRead More

Phages for controlling Salmonella in poultry The spread of Salmonella in poultry can lead to contaminated meat and sick consumers. Conventional methods of antimicrobial control can contribute to antibiotic resistance, but fortunately there is a natural alternative: phages. Phages, viruses that infect and destroy bacteria, have been shown to be extremely effective against Salmonella. In …

A phage for the controlling of Salmonella in poultry and reducing biofilmsRead More

Bacteriophages The pathogenic bacteria Clostridioides difficile and Clostridium perfringens are responsible for the development of numerous infections, especially in healthcare settings. These infections can range from localized intestinal disease to life-threatening systemic illness. The ban on antibiotic growth promoters in the poultry industry has only added urgency to the search for alternative therapeutics to treat …

Battling Enteropathogenic Clostridia – Phage Therapy for Clostridioides difficile and Clostridium perfringensRead More

Alternatives to Antibiotic Growth Promoters in Poultry Production In recent years, there has been an increased search for alternatives to the use of antibiotics as growth promoters in animal agriculture. These alternatives include acidifiers, bacteriophages, enzymes, phytochemicals, probiotics, prebiotics and antimicrobial peptides. All of these options have shown promise in promoting growth in poultry and …

Insights in the Development and Uses of Alternatives to Antibiotic Growth Promoters in Poultry ProductionRead More

Campylobacter and bacteriophages This study addresses the microbial ecology of the broiler gut, focusing specifically on the prevalence of Campylobacter at all stages of the broiler production process. By analyzing scientific literature and collecting data, the authors found that contamination tends to increase as birds move through the production chain. Sources include contaminated water and …

Campylobacter spp. prevalence and mitigation strategies in the broiler production chainRead More

Bacteriophage therapy – broilers With antibiotic resistance a growing global problem, it is more important than ever to seek alternative solutions to combat harmful bacterial infections. Bacteriophage therapy, which uses viruses specific to a particular strain of bacteria to target and kill the infection, is one such potential solution. In a recent study of broiler …

Bacteriophage therapy as an alternative biocontrol against emerging multidrug resistant E. coli in broilersRead More

Salmonella Gallinarum bacteriophage The search for alternative methods to treat bacterial infections is more important than ever as antibiotic resistance continues to increase. One promising solution is the use of bacteriophages, specialized viruses that infect and kill only certain bacteria. In our study, we successfully isolated a phage from chicken feces that is active against …

Isolation and partial characterization of Salmonella Gallinarum bacteriophageRead More

Bacteriophage for Salmonella Typhimurium Control in Chicken Meat Outbreaks of foodborne illness caused by bacteria such as Salmonella continue to be a major concern for the poultry industry. While conventional methods such as disinfectants, antibiotics and vaccines have proven largely ineffective in eliminating these pathogens, new solutions are currently being explored. One promising option is the use …

Use of Cocktail of Bacteriophage for Salmonella Typhimurium Control in Chicken MeatRead More

Phages to reduce salmonella in poultry While there are many measures currently used to prevent bacterial infections in chicken, they often have their own limitations and drawbacks. As a possible alternative, phages offer unique advantages. These host-specific viruses can attack and eliminate bacterial infections without altering flavor or compromising the effectiveness of other preservatives. In …

Using Phages to Reduce Salmonella Prevalence in Chicken Meat – A Systematic ReviewRead More