Antimicrobial effects of natural extracts on bacteria isolated from the uterus of Hanwoo (Korean native cattle).
- Author:
Bokyoung PARK
1
;
Kiju KIM
;
Youngjae CHO
;
Soyeon PARK
;
Jaehun LEE
;
Bae Dong JUNG
;
Yong Soo KWON
;
Joung Jun PARK
;
Tae Wook HAHN
Author Information
1. College of Veterinary Medicine & Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 200-701, Korea. twhahn@kangwon.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
antibacterial effects;
bacterial flora;
Hanwoo;
natural product;
uterus
- MeSH:
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Bacillus;
Bacteria*;
Bacterial Infections;
Carthamus tinctorius;
Diffusion;
Embryonic Structures;
Fertilization;
Humulus;
Plants, Medicinal;
Pseudomonas aeruginosa;
Staphylococcus;
Streptococcus;
Uterus*;
Viola
- From:Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
2014;54(3):159-164
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Bacterial infection of the uterus in Hanwoo can kill embryos. Therefore, many antibiotics have been used to treat this infection in the uterus of repeat breeders. Incorrect use of antibiotics has led to resistance in bacteria. Natural compounds have used as substitutes for antibiotics because they are safe and have very mild side effects. This study was conducted to examine the antimicrobial effects of five extracts from medicinal plants including Humulus japonicas (Hj), Phelledendron amurense (Pa), Viola mandshurica (Vm), Carthamus tinctorius (Ct), and Chelidoni herba (Ch) on bacteria isolated from the uterus of Hanwoo using the paper disc diffusion method. Hj and Pa extracts had potent antimicrobial effects against Staphylococcus lentus, Streptococcus infantarius subsp. coli, and Bacillus pumilus. Pa had the greatest antimicrobial effect among the five medicinal plants and was effective against 19 types of bacteria from bovine uterus. Compared to Pa, Hj showed weaker antimicrobial effects on all the bacteria tested except Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Vm, Ct, and Ch also showed weak antimicrobial effects on the tested bacteria. The results obtained suggest that Hj and Pa are natural compounds suitable for treating bacterial infection in repeat breeders and improving conception rates of Hanwoo.
