Development of a novel biochip for rapid multiplex detection of seven mastitis-causing pathogens in bovine milk samples

J Vet Diagn Invest. 2008 Jul;20(4):463-71. doi: 10.1177/104063870802000408.

Abstract

To efficiently prevent and treat bovine mastitis and minimize its effect on the dairy industry, a sensitive, rapid, and specific test is required for identifying the mastitis-causing pathogens. In this study, a biochip capable of detecting 7 common species of mastitis-causing pathogens, including Corynebacterium bovis, Mycoplasma bovis, Staphylococcus aureus, and the Streptococcus spp. S. agalactiae, S. bovis, S. dysgalactiae, and S. uberis, within 6 hr was developed. The technique is based on DNA amplification of genes specific to the target pathogens and consists of 4 basic steps: DNA extraction of bacteria, polymerase chain reaction, DNA hybridization, and colorimetric reaction. To examine the accuracy and specificity of this biochip, a preliminary test with 82 random quarter milk samples were analyzed and compared with results from conventional microbiological methods conducted simultaneously. Results from all but 1 sample analyzed by the biochip were in agreement with those analyzed by bacteriology. The biochip could be a feasible tool for rapidly diagnosing mastitis-causing pathogens in milk and providing information for a more effective treatment to cure mastitis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bacteria / classification
  • Bacteriological Techniques
  • Cattle
  • DNA, Bacterial / isolation & purification*
  • Mastitis, Bovine / microbiology*
  • Microchip Analytical Procedures / veterinary*
  • Milk / microbiology*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Species Specificity

Substances

  • DNA, Bacterial