antibiotics

Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of thyme essential oil

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Enterococci are an important part of the microflora of foods of animal origin. Their effects may be either positive (probiotic action, production of flavour compounds during food ripening) or negative (production of biogenic amines, antibiotic resistance, biofilm formation). The aim of this work was to determine resistance to different concentrations of thyme essential oil and … [Read more…]

The NAT test – screening for antibiotic residues in the tissues of food-producing animals

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Antibiotics are commonly used to treat infectious diseases not only in humans, but also in animals. As a result of the use of antibiotics in food animals, however, the presence of residues of these drugs in animal tissues is inevitable and poses a potential threat to public health. In order to protect the public health, … [Read more…]