In vitro studies with dimethyldithiocarbamate, possible new antimicrobial for use in poultry
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In vitro studies with dimethyldithiocarbamate, possible new antimicrobial for use in poultry
Abstract
Tests were conducted to determine the in vitro efficacy of the dithiocarbamate analogue, dimethyldithiocarbamate (DmDTC), against selected poultry pathogens. Organisms studied were two bacteria, Pasteurella multocida and Escherichia coli, and a mold, Aspergillus fumigatus. Zone of inhibition and the minimum inhibitory concentration were determined for each organism. DmDTC was effective in vitro against all organisms tested, with A. fumigatus showing greatest overall sensitivity.