project - Research and innovation
Disinfectants in the livestock shed do not cause resistant bacteria, if applied correctly
Disinfectants in the livestock shed do not cause resistant bacteria, if applied correctly
Objectives
In order to prevent and combat animal diseases, stables and their surroundings must be disinfected on a regular basis. However, there are indications - based on laboratory tests - that the use of disinfectants can lead to resistance in bacteria. This resistance would then not only build up against the disinfectants themselves, but also against antibiotics. A PhD research (ILVO-UGent) carried out a large series of field experiments to determine the effective risk of the formation of resistance under practical conditions.
Objectives
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Additional information
The project showed that no disinfectant resistance and no increased antibiotic resistance occurs by using disinfectants according to the prescribed application method and the recommended dosage by the manufacturer. However, the use of lower concentrations of disinfectant than prescribed does cause problems: When disinfectants are used at a lower dosage than prescribed by the manufacturer bacteria can survive. Such bacteria, which have undergone a sub-optimal disinfection, appear to react less sensitively to an antibiotic treatment.
Project details
- Main funding source
- Other public (national, regional) research funds
- Project acronym
- PhD
Contacts
Dr. ir. PhD Koen De Reu (ILVO)
Project coordinator
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Project coordinator