Table 4.
Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and minimal bactericidal concentrations (MBCs) of T. serpyllum and T. vulgaris EOs against mastitis-associated pathogens.
| Sample | TV * (MIC) (mg/mL) | TV * (MBC) (mg/mL) | TS ** (MIC) (mg/mL) | TS ** (MBC) (mg/mL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 E. coli | 3.125 | 6.25 | 6.25 | 12.5 |
| Enterobacter sakazakii | 3.125 | 6.25 | 6.25 | 12.5 |
| Streptococcus spp. β heamoliticus | 0.39 | 0.78 | 1.56 | 3.125 |
| Streptococcus spp. β heamoliticus | 0.78 | 1.56 | 1.56 | 3.125 |
| Streptococcus spp. β heamoliticus | 0.39 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 1.56 |
| Streptococcus spp. | 1.56 | 3.125 | 3.125 | 6.25 |
| Streptococcus spp. | 0.78 | 1.56 | 3.125 | 6.25 |
| Streptococcus spp. | 1.56 | 6.25 | 3.125 | 6.25 |
| Staphylococcus spp. | 6.25 | 12.5 | 3.125 | 6.25 |
| Staphylococcus spp. coagulase negative | 6.25 | 12.5 | 3.125 | 6.25 |
| Klebsiella oxytoca | 1.56 | 6.25 | 3.125 | 6.25 |
* T. serpyllum (TS) EO. ** T. vulgaris (TV) EO.