Microbial Sensitivity Testing in Dairy: Staphylococcus aureus and Antibiotic Resistance

Edited by:

Jayesh J. Ahire, PhD, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, India
Professor Luís Augusto Nero, DVM, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brazil

Submission Status: Open | Submission Deadline: 13 November 2025

Dairy Science and Management is calling for submissions to our Collection on Microbial Sensitivity Testing in Dairy: Staphylococcus aureus and Antibiotic Resistance. We invite researchers to contribute to this special Collection, as your insights and findings are essential for addressing the challenges posed by antibiotic resistance in the dairy sector. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

- Microbial sensitivity testing methodologies
- Resistance mechanisms in Staphylococcus aureus
- Epidemiology of staphylococcal infections in dairy
- Alternative treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections
- Impact of antibiotic use on dairy herd health
- Policy implications for antibiotic stewardship
- Consumer perceptions of antibiotic use in dairy
- Technological innovations in microbial diagnostics

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Meet the Guest Editors

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Jayesh J. Ahire, PhD, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, India

Dr. Jayesh J. Ahire is a-Product Development & Tech Transfer Specialist at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Hyderabad, India. He received Ph.D. Microbiology (2013) in the field of probiotics and its biogenic metabolites from North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, India. Later, from March 2013 to April 2018, Dr. Ahire worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Microbiology, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa and explored research on Nanotechnology and Microbiology.

Professor Luís Augusto Nero, DVM, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brazil

Luís Augusto Nero, DVM and food microbiologist, is professor since 2005 of food inspection and food microbiology in the Viçosa Federal University, Brazil, with research interests on foodborne pathogens and lactic acid bacteria. Food production chains are the main focus of his studies, with characterization of the contamination routes and distribution of different bacteria and exploration of their beneficial potential for the dairy industry. Antimicrobial resistance is a current topic of interest due to the potential impacts on human and animal health.

About the Collection

Dairy Science and Management is calling for submissions to our Collection on Microbial Sensitivity Testing in Dairy: Staphylococcus aureus and Antibiotic Resistance.

The dairy industry is a cornerstone of global food security and nutrition, yet it faces significant challenges due to the rising incidence of antibiotic resistance, particularly related to Staphylococcus aureus and its associated staphylococcal infections. As we continue to advance our collective understanding in this area, we can better equip ourselves to develop effective management strategies that will safeguard animal health, enhance dairy production, and ultimately contribute to the well-being of consumers.

Antibiotic resistance in bacteria poses a serious threat not only to dairy cattle but also to public health, as resistant strains can be transmitted through food products. The implications of this issue are far-reaching, influencing not only the economic viability of dairy operations but also the overall sustainability of the food system. Therefore, it is crucial to deepen our knowledge surrounding microbial sensitivity testing. This can aid in identifying effective treatment protocols and minimizing the development of resistant strains.

Recent advances in the field have demonstrated the potential of rapid microbial sensitivity tests, allowing for quicker diagnosis and treatment decisions. Techniques such as molecular diagnostics and whole-genome sequencing have significantly improved our understanding of the genetic determinants of antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus. Moreover, research into alternative therapies, including probiotics and bacteriophages, shows promise in mitigating the risks associated with antibiotic use in dairy herds.

We invite researchers to contribute to this special Collection, as your insights and findings are essential for addressing the challenges posed by antibiotic resistance in the dairy sector. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

- Microbial sensitivity testing methodologies
- Resistance mechanisms in Staphylococcus aureus
- Epidemiology of staphylococcal infections in dairy
- Alternative treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections
- Impact of antibiotic use on dairy herd health
- Policy implications for antibiotic stewardship
- Consumer perceptions of antibiotic use in dairy
- Technological innovations in microbial diagnostics

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This Collection welcomes submission of reviews and research articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal.

Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. Please, select the appropriate Collection title “Microbial Sensitivity Testing in Dairy: Staphylococcus aureus and Antibiotic Resistance" under the “Details” tab during the submission stage.

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The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer-review process. The peer-review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.