BACTERIOLOGY

At the Bacteriology Department, we offer microbiology testing services, including the isolation and identification of infectious agents from animals and humans. These include pathogenic bacteria and fungi, and our service aims to improve the condition and welfare of animals.

Our Services

Bacterial Culture

• Necropsy samples
• Milk
• Water
• Food intended for human consumption
• Animal feed
• Soil
• Environmental samples
• Miscellaneous
• Urine, faeces, various swabs
• Body fluids, aspirates / lavages
• Skin scrapings / scabs

Anti-microbial Susceptibility Testing (Bacteria and Fungus)

Special Culture

• Burkholderia mallei
• Streptococcus equi ssp equi
• Salmonella spp.
• Brucella spp.
• Taylorella equigenitalis
• Legionella pneumophila
• Dermatophilus congolensis
• Anaerobes
• Leptospirae(MAT)
• Mycobacterium spp.
• Mycoplasma spp.
• Blood culture
• Aquatic Bacteria

Bacterial and Fungal Identification using advanced fully automated and conventional systems

Fungal Culture

• Culture and identification of dermatophytes and other fungi and mycotoxins (For mycotoxin testing refer serology section)

Research Projects

• Microbiological standards of camel milk
• MRSA Screening
• Detection of E. coli O157:H7

Auto Vaccine Production

• Staphylococcus spp.
• Salmonella spp.
• Escherichia coli and others (upon request)