The bovine ocular microbiome: a multi-approach study of composition and antimicrobial activity
Samat Amat, Devin B Holman, Sarah M Luecke, Katherine E Gzyl, Muhammad Anas, Gerald Stokka · 2026
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Samat Amat and colleagues map microbes living on cattle eyes and test whether friendly ones can block pinkeye germs in a 2026 study. Pinkeye keeps rising in North American beef herds despite vaccines and antibiotics. Eye swabs came from 143 cattle in North Dakota before treatment, with 102 sick and 41 healthy animals.
Culture work found 351 isolates across 61 genera, led by Bacillus and Streptococcus groups in the reported counts. Gene sequencing of a subset showed clear community gaps between sick and healthy eyes. Eight species were richer in healthy eyes. Lab screens then tested 52 friendly isolates against Moraxella germs, with five taken to deeper checks. The work supports probiotic ideas for eye health.
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| CREATOR | Samat Amat, Devin B Holman, Sarah M Luecke, Katherine E Gzyl, Muhammad Anas, Gerald Stokka |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 65391 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |