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ArticleOpen veterinary journal2025

Role of lactoferrin in the treatment of

Mohamed Ibrahim Mostafa, Saber Ali Saad, Asmaa Elsayed Mohammed, Elsaid Mohamed Mohamed Saafan, Amal Mohamed El-Sayed

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Mohamed Ibrahim MostafaDepartment of Bacteriology, Animal Health Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Damanhur branch, Egypt.
Saber Ali SaadDepartment of Food Hygiene, Animal Health Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Damanhur branch, Egypt.
Asmaa Elsayed MohammedDepartment of Bacteriology, Animal Health Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Sohag, Egypt.
Elsaid Mohamed Mohamed SaafanDepartment of Food Hygiene, Animal Health Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center (ARC), Mansoura branch, Egypt.
Amal Mohamed El-SayedDepartment of Food Hygiene and Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aswan University, Egypt.

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Abstract

Background: Bovine mastitis (BM) is a costly disease in the dairy industry. It is associated with reduced milk production and changes in milk composition and quality. Aim: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of lactoferrin (LF) as an enhanced agent when combined with marbofloxacin for the treatment of Methods: Eighty lactating cattle and buffaloes, 40 each, aged 4-6 years suffering from BM underwent clinical examination. Milk samples were collected for bacteriological examination. The recovered Results: Fifty Conclusion: LF can serve as a significant cotreatment agent for treating BM. As antibiotic resistance increases, LF-based drugs could play an important role in providing sustainable, effective alternatives for dairy animals.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsEscherichia coliEscherichia coli InfectionsFluoroquinolonesLactoferrinMastitis, BovineAnimalsBuffaloesCattleDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleMilkAnti-Bacterial AgentsFluoroquinolonesLactoferrinmarbofloxacinBovine mastitisE. coliLactoferrinMarbofloxacin

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PMID40201807
PMCPMC11974306

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