Abstract
The aim of this study is to evaluate the technique of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) to identify directly (without in vitro culture) of bacteria present in milk samples. Two experiments will be undertaken: 1) Thirty isolates of each pathogen causing mastitis will be used (Staphylococcus aureus, coagulase negative Staphylococcus,…