AEROBIC BACTERIA ISOLATED FROM PNEUMONIC LUNGS OF CATTLE SLAUGHTERED AT MAIDUGURI MUNICIPAL ABATTOIR IN BORNO STATE, NIGERIA -

This study was carried out from May to September, 2010 to isolate aerobic bacteria from bovine pneumonic lungs. A total of 150 pneumonic lungs were obtained from Maidugutri municipal abattoir. Potential pathogenic organisms isolated include Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumonia, Streptococcus pneumonia, Proteus vulgaris, Pasteurellamultocida, Escherichia coli, Corynebacterium spp, Salmonella spp, and Enterobacter spp. According to frequency of isolation, Staphylococcus aureus (18.67%) was the most frequent organism isolated and Enterobacter spp (4.00%)was least frequent. The results of the antibiotic sensitivity testing did show that, the isolates were most sensitive to Ciproxin, Gentamycin, Streptomycin, Penicillin, Augmentin, Tarivid and Septrin as evidence by the large zones of inhibition (22- 38mm). However, Ampiclox, Norfloxacin, Chloramphenicol, Erythromycin, Togamycin, Colymyxin, Zinnat and Nalidixic acid showed the lowest zone of inhibition (0- 12mm). In conclusion, a number of aerobic bacteria were isolated from bovine pneumonic lungs and the isolates were highly sensitive to a wide range of antibiotics which could be used in the control of the condition. Moreover, combination of the antibiotics will be effective to achieve maximum results