Abstract

Bacterial infections, especially mastitis, colibacillosis, salmonellosis and gastrointestinal campylobacteriosis are responsible for high rates of morbidity and mortality in humans and animals worldwide, leading to high costs of treatment and loss of cattle and poultry herds on large and small farms. In addition, when these infections are caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria they present a more invasive pattern and are associated with poor treatment outcomes. In this context, nanotechnology, especially silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), arises as a promising new therapeutic option to thwart the progression of these infections. In this context, this mini-review aims to shed light on recent findings related to the promising potential of AgNPs for the veterinary clinic against bacterial infections in cattle and birds.

Keywords: Bacterial infections; Cattle; Birds; Multidrug-resistant bacteria; Silver nanoparticles