Efficacy Prediction of
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) against
Sub-Clinical Bubaline Mastitis
Qamar Ullah1, 2*,
Muti-ur-Rehman Khan1*, Raheela Akhtar1 and
Aftab Ahmad Anjum3
1Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary
Science, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000,
Pakistan; 2Livestock and Dairy Development Department
(Research), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar 25000, Pakistan 3Institute of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary
Science, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore 54000,
Pakistan *Corresponding author:saygoldendoctor@gmail.com, drniazi@uvas.edu.pk
Abstract
The current study was conducted on Riverine-type
buffaloes naturally exposed to Sub-clinical Mastitis (SCM). Probiotic bacteria
like Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG
primarily exert their benefits by competing with harmful bacteria for nutrients
and adhesion sites, producing beneficial metabolites, and modulating the immune
response. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) comprises various growth factors and
cytokines that can modulate the inflammatory response by promoting
anti-inflammatory cytokines and inhibiting pro-inflammatory cytokines, thus
helping to downregulate excessive inflammation. A total of 96 udder
quarters/teats were randomly allotted for three treatment groups, i.e.,
Probiotic group (n=32), Probiotic plus Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) group (n=32),
and Antibiotic group (n=32). The probiotic and antibiotic were purchased from
the local market. PRP was prepared from the whole blood of the recipient animal.
All the treatments were administered intra-mammary to affected animals. Somatic
Cell Count (SCC) was significantly (p<0.05) decreased in animals that received
Probiotic and PRP. The Probiotic alone was nine times more efficient than
antibiotic alone, Probiotic plus PRP was 12.43 times more fecund than antibiotic
alone and Probiotic plus PRP was 38.1% more prolific than Probiotic alone.
Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis demonstrated an acceptable
predictive value (0.77) for the area under the curve when assessing the
effectiveness of Probiotic plus PRP as a substitute for antibiotics in
Sub-clinical Bubaline Mastitis. The non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis test revealed
a significant difference (p<0.05) in the mean rank difference among the three
treatment groups. In conclusion, the use of
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and PRP in
the management of Sub-clinical Bubaline Mastitis shows promise as a potential
therapeutic agent by reducing somatic cell count and inhibiting the growth of
mastitis-causing bacteria.
To Cite This Article:
Ullah Q, Khan MUR, Akhtar Rand Anjum AA, 2023.
Efficacy prediction of Lactobacillus
rhamnosus gg and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) against sub-clinical bubaline
mastitis. Pak Vet J,
43(4):
701-7060.
http://dx.doi.org/10.29261/pakvetj/2023.109