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Microbiology Test Results for White Edible Birds Nest with Fecal Contamination Siti Gusti Ningrum; Ferdi Nur Ardiansyah; Hendra Aditiya Pratama; Hardika Dewi Erawati; Dian Ayu Kartika Sari
Journal of Applied Veterinary Science And Technology Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): October 2024
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/javest.V5.I2.2024.183-187

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Background: Southeast Asia's edible bird nest industry, particularly in Indonesia, has experienced rapid growth in recent years. Indonesia stands as the world's leading exporter of edible bird nests. However, concerns persist regarding the quality of edible bird nests produced in the country, specifically to do with meeting quality standards by ensuring freedom from microbial contaminants that can lead to foodborne illnesses. Purpose: To evaluate the microbiological contamination of cleaned edible bird nests sourced from Java Island, Indonesia. Cases(s):  Yellow-brown discoloration of edible bird nests collected from bird houses of Javan origin. Case Management:  Fifty samples of raw white edible bird’s nest samples (cup-shaped) with yellow-brown discoloration (n=25) originating from Java Island and raw white edible bird’s nest samples (cup-shaped) (n=25) were collected aseptically from the edible bird’s nest warehouses in Surabaya. These samples of edible nests from Java Island were subjected to microbiological analysis. The findings revealed a disconcerting trend, with 25 samples from Java Island exhibiting contamination by Escherichia coli (40%) and coliform bacteria (100%), surpassing established contamination thresholds. Conclusion:  This raises critical concerns about the safety and quality of edible bird nests from the region, highlighting the need for enhanced production and processing practices, as well as rigorous quality control measures to ensure consumer safety and to maintain the industry's reputation on a global scale. Addressing these issues is imperative not only to safeguard public health but also to sustain and further develop the lucrative edible bird nest industry in Indonesia.
Analisis Aktivitas Nitrifikasi dari Bakteri yang Diisolasi dari Rumah Burung Walet Menggunakan Metode Spektrofotometri Palestin Palestin; Siti Gusti Ningrum; Hana Cipka Pramuda Wardhani; Dyan Nugrahadi Sutriatmaja; Charisma Putri Winda
JURNAL KAJIAN VETERINER Vol 13 No 2 (2025): Jurnal Kajian Veteriner
Publisher : FAKULTAS KEDOKTERAN HEWAN UNIVERSITAS NUSA CENDANA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35508/jkv.v13i2.21335

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Nitrifying bacteria are essential in the nitrogen cycle, turning ammonia into nitrite and nitrate, which greatly contributes to the contamination of edible bird's nests in swiftlet houses. This study aims to evaluate the nitrifying activity of bacteria isolated from swiftlet housing environments in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. A total of 16 environmental pooling samples were obtained from four different environmental sources within the swiftlet houses: faeces (n=4), pond water (n=4), edible bird’s nests (n=4), and soil (n=4). The nitrifying activity of each isolate was examined by measuring nitrite production using a spectrophotometric method and ammonium consumption using a commercial ammonium test kit. The main criteria investigated were the ability of the bacteria to oxidize ammonia to nitrite and their ability to result in ammonium reduction. The findings indicated that all 16 isolates were able to generate nitrite within a range of 4.8 to 24.7 ppm and showed considerable ammonium consumption. Among the sources, the bacteria from soil exhibited higher nitrifying activity compared to those from soil, pond water and bird’s nests. The findings indicate that the swiftlet house environment harbors diverse and active nitrifying bacteria. Furthermore, spectrophotometry method can be used as an initial detection for nitrifying bacteria.