Microbiological quality of dry feed for adult dogs and cats commercialized in bulk in the federal district

Abstract

The rations of adult dogs and cats sold in bulk need to be able to consume the animal in order not to harm its health. To evaluate the microbiological quality, by counting aerobic mesophilic microorganisms and molds and yeasts from these diets in different agricultural houses and pet shops in the Federal District. Ten samples of 100 g each were purchased in agricultural houses and pet shops (without defined brands) in the following locations: Asa Sul, Asa Norte, Guará, Núcleo Bandeirante, Gama, Ceilândia, Taguatinga, Sobradinho, Paranoá and Vicente Saucer. After collection, each sample was taken to the Chemistry and Microbiology Laboratory at ICESP / Promove College, Campus Águas Claras, where it was subjected to analysis of microbiological agents (yeasts and molds and aerobic mesophilic microorganisms). The techniques used were plate counting and, in mesophilic aerobics, the technique of plating in depth (Pour Plate) was used and in the search for molds and yeasts the method of surface plating (Spred Plate) was used. All 20 samples analyzed (dogs and cats) were compromised. As, the quality of the feeds sold in bulk for adult dogs and cats in the DF is inadequate for consumption in terms of the presence of molds and yeasts as well as aerobic mesophilic bacteria. Special care must be taken in the manufacturing process and, especially in hygienic-sanitary storage and marketing, as well as adequate legislation to standardize maximum permitted amounts of these microorganisms.