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This study aims to identify farm-level factors that contribute to the presence of multidrug-resistant E. coli and Klebsiella spp. in bulk tank raw milk.

March 19, 2026MicrobiologyOpenOpen Access

Farm‐Level Factors Associated With Multidrug‐Resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp. in Bulk Tank Milk in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

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GGGoyitom Gebremedhn GebruMekelle University SMSaravanan MuthupandianFahd bin Sultan University EKEnquebaher KassayeMekelle University

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Cross-sectional study uncovers farm factors linked to multidrug-resistant bacteria in raw milk, suggesting urgent food safety measures.

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This study aims to identify farm-level factors that contribute to the presence of multidrug-resistant E. coli and Klebsiella spp. in bulk tank raw milk.
Cross-sectional design involving 178 dairy farms
Microbiological analysis of bulk tank milk samples
Data collection on farm hygiene practices, animal health, and antimicrobial use
Statistical analysis to identify associations between factors and MDR presence
119 bacterial isolates identified, including 70 E. coli and 49 Klebsiella spp.
32.8% of isolates classified as multidrug-resistant
Infrequent washing of milking utensils strongly linked to MDR-positive milk (AOR 7.41)
Self-administration of antimicrobials and mastitis history also associated with MDR occurrence

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Gebru et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69bb9321496e729e62980f86 https://doi.org/10.1002/mbo3.70265

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