Detection of antimicrobial residues in informal raw milk in the central-west of Minas Gerais / Detecção de resíduos de antimicrobianos em leite cru informal no centro-oeste de Minas Gerais

The presence of antimicrobial residues in informal milk, sold in inland cities, a situation commonly found in Brazilian cities, since the inspection of this type of product is incipient. As a case study, the municipalities of Arcos, Lagoa da Prata and Santo Antônio do Monte, in the center-west of Minas Gerais, were considered. Two collections were carried out in 22 informal sales points in 2020. To detect antimicrobial residues, the Trisensor® test was used, in which the presence of three groups of antimicrobials can be observed: beta-lactams, tetracyclines and sulfonamides. After performing the analyses, negative results were observed for the groups of tetracyclines and sulfonamides. However, when evaluating the beta-lactam group, positive results were observed: in a total of 44 samples, 54.5% were positive for the presence of beta-lactams (24 samples). The high incidence of antimicrobial residues in the analyzed samples (54.5%) confirms the need for surveillance of the product that is commercialized, and it is extremely important to adopt strict measures by inspection bodies since the presence of residues of antimicrobials in raw milk can, directly and indirectly, affect health.(AU)

O objetivo do presente estudo consiste em avaliar a presença de resíduos de antimicrobianos em leite informal, comercializados em cidades interioranas, situação comumente encontrada nas cidades brasileiras, visto que a fiscalização sobre este tipo de produto é incipiente. Como estudo de caso, foram considerados os municípios de Arcos, Lagoa da Prata e Santo Antônio do Monte, no centro-oeste de Minas Gerais. Foram realizadas duas coletas em 22 pontos de venda informal em 2020. Para detecção dos resíduos de antimicrobianos foi utilizado o teste Trisensor®, onde pode ser observada a presença de três grupos de antimicrobianos: beta-lactâmicos, tetraciclinas e sulfonamidas. Após a realização das análises, observou-se resultados negativos para os grupos das tetraciclinas e sulfonamidas. Entretanto, ao se avaliar o grupo dos beta-lactâmicos, observou-se resultados positivos significativos, onde em um total de 44 amostras, 54,5% foram positivas para a presença de beta-lactâmicos (24 amostras). A alta incidência de resíduos de antimicrobianos nas amostras analisadas (54,5%), confirma a necessidade da vigilância acerca do produto que é comercializado, sendo de extrema importância a adoção de medidas rigorosas por parte dos órgãos fiscalizadores, pois a presença de resíduos de antimicrobianos no leite cru pode afetar direta e indiretamente a saúde.(AU)

Commonly screened antibiotics in raw milk from dairy plants under State Inspection in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil / Antibióticos comumente investigados no leite cru em laticínios sujeitos a Inspeção Estadual no Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil

This study aimed at identifying the commonly screened antibiotics during the dairy processing routine in raw-milk receiving points in plants inspected by the official services in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS), from January 2014 to February 2015. Among the 36 participating industries, the most commonly screened antibiotics were beta lactams (100%) and tetracyclines (69%). The antibiotics screened at the milk receiving point were chosen because of the practicality and speed in performing the screening (67%), rather than specific knowledge on which antibiotics the milk suppliers used. (22%).(AU)

Este estudo teve por objetivo identificar os antibióticos comumente investigados durante a rotina de processamento do leite cru recebido em laticínios sob Inspeção Estadual no Rio Grande do Sul (RS), entre janeiro de 2014 e fevereiro de 2015. Entre as 36 indústrias participantes, os antibióticos mais comumente investigados foram beta-lactâmicos (100%) e tetraciclinas (69%). A seleção por quais antibióticos investigar no recebimento do leite foi influenciada pela praticidade e rapidez na execução da análise (67%), em detrimento do conhecimento específico sobre quais antibióticos eram utilizados pelos produtores de leite (22%).(AU)

Commonly screened antibiotics in raw milk from dairy plants under State Inspection in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil / Antibióticos comumente investigados no leite cru em laticínios sujeitos a Inspeção Estadual no Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil

This study aimed at identifying the commonly screened antibiotics during the dairy processing routine in raw-milk receiving points in plants inspected by the official services in the state of Rio Grande do Sul (RS), from January 2014 to February 2015. Among the 36 participating industries, the most commonly screened antibiotics were beta lactams (100%) and tetracyclines (69%). The antibiotics screened at the milk receiving point were chosen because of the practicality and speed in performing the screening (67%), rather than specific knowledge on which antibiotics the milk suppliers used. (22%).(AU)

Este estudo teve por objetivo identificar os antibióticos comumente investigados durante a rotina de processamento do leite cru recebido em laticínios sob Inspeção Estadual no Rio Grande do Sul (RS), entre janeiro de 2014 e fevereiro de 2015. Entre as 36 indústrias participantes, os antibióticos mais comumente investigados foram beta-lactâmicos (100%) e tetraciclinas (69%). A seleção por quais antibióticos investigar no recebimento do leite foi influenciada pela praticidade e rapidez na execução da análise (67%), em detrimento do conhecimento específico sobre quais antibióticos eram utilizados pelos produtores de leite (22%).(AU)

Frequency of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in fattening pigs in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Background: Staphylococcus (S.) aureus is an important nosocomial pathogen in humans and animals worldwide. The commonest class of antibiotics used to treat staphylococcal infections is the -lactams. Frequently, S. aureus strains show high resistance to methicillin and other -lactam antibiotics, called Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Although MRSA has emerged at slower rate in domestic animals, it has frequently been found in the nasal cavity of healthy piglets and its transmission between pigs and swine handlers has already been studied. The aim of this work was to assess the presence of MRSA in finishing pigs in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Materials, Methods & Results: A total of 350 nasal swabs were collected from 10 to 20 week old finishing pigs. Sampling was performed in five pig farms in northeast Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. Swabs were stored in tubes without transport medium and carried to the laboratory under refrigeration. The specimens were cultured in selective and differential Agar (Baird Parker) and then were incubated at 37ºC for 48 h. After isolation of typical colonies of S. aureus, they were inoculated in BHI (Brain Heart Infusion) broth at 37ºC for 24 h and tested for tube coagulase activity. Coagulase positive samples were selected for growth in Oxacillin Resistant Screening Agar (ORSA) supplemented with 2 mg/L [...](AU)

Frequency of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in fattening pigs in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Background: Staphylococcus (S.) aureus is an important nosocomial pathogen in humans and animals worldwide. The commonest class of antibiotics used to treat staphylococcal infections is the -lactams. Frequently, S. aureus strains show high resistance to methicillin and other -lactam antibiotics, called Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Although MRSA has emerged at slower rate in domestic animals, it has frequently been found in the nasal cavity of healthy piglets and its transmission between pigs and swine handlers has already been studied. The aim of this work was to assess the presence of MRSA in finishing pigs in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Materials, Methods & Results: A total of 350 nasal swabs were collected from 10 to 20 week old finishing pigs. Sampling was performed in five pig farms in northeast Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. Swabs were stored in tubes without transport medium and carried to the laboratory under refrigeration. The specimens were cultured in selective and differential Agar (Baird Parker) and then were incubated at 37ºC for 48 h. After isolation of typical colonies of S. aureus, they were inoculated in BHI (Brain Heart Infusion) broth at 37ºC for 24 h and tested for tube coagulase activity. Coagulase positive samples were selected for growth in Oxacillin Resistant Screening Agar (ORSA) supplemented with 2 mg/L [...]