494 – What are the needs for education and professional training of livestock farmers and their advisors for an integrated management of health (Research paper – Manoli – 2020)

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494 Research paper – Manoli – 2020 – What are the needs for education and professional training of livestock farmers and their advisors for an integrated management of health

494 Research paper
What are the needs for education and professional training of livestock farmers and their advisors for an integrated management of health? by Manoli, C., Martin, G., Defois, J., Morin, A. and P. Roussel 2020 Rencontres Recherches Ruminants 2020: Session Santé
In Significant Impact Groups: Other \ Biosecurity
Species targeted: Dairy; Pigs;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Agro-ecological transition of livestock farming systems requires strong changes in animal health management, toward more preventive approaches of livestock practices, e.g. feeding management, and less use of medical inputs for animal. These systemic changes concern farm managers but also their advisors and teachers. In this study, surveys have been made to study the particular needs of farmers and their advisors for education, both professional and academic. These surveys were realised with advisors and farmers of different educational backgrounds, from pork and dairy sector. Results of these surveys show a very small contribution of initial and academic education for useful knowledge on health management , expressed by farmers and advisors ; they also show strong needs addressed toward professional training, that should combine peer exchanges of practises, practical exercises and specialized knowledge coming from animal health experts.

Where to find the original material: http://www.journees3r.fr/IMG/pdf/recueil_202011_sante.pdf (p.515 ff).
Country: FR

493 – Involve to help dairy farmers to improve practices. (Research paper – Mounaix – 2020)

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493 Research paper – Mounaix – 2020 – Involve to help dairy farmers to improve practices.

493 Research paper
Involve to help dairy farmers to improve practices. by Mounaix, B., Guiadeur, M., Jozan, T. and S Assie 2020 Rencontres Recherches Ruminants 2020: Session Santé
In Significant Impact Groups: Pathogen management \ Vaccination Biosecurity
Species targeted: Dairy; Beef;
Age: Young; Adult;
Summary:
The relationship between farmers’ attitude and on farm practices has been demonstrated. A trial to test dam vaccination on calf protection has permitted to survey 36 dairy farmers on their perception of this practice: 6 months before the trial (2017), 77% of them had a preventive perception of the vaccination but they associated it to rather curative practices. Their implication through the trial has improved their understanding of calf passive immunity and of the role of colostrum into this process (75% of answers), but also the importance of the delay for colostrum intake (72%) and of the quality of colostrum (65%). After the trial, the farmers declared to be determined to change their practices regarding the distribution of colostrum to improve the health of calves at farm. These results confirmed the benefits of practical application to facilitate the changes in attitude and practices.
Where to find the original material: http://www.journees3r.fr/spip.php?article4942
Country: FR

492 – Concomitant vaccination of cows and awareness to colostrum distribution positive impacts on veal calves strength (Research paper – Mounaix – 2020)

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492 Research paper – Mounaix – 2020 – Concomitant vaccination of cows and awareness to colostrum distribution positive impacts on veal calves strength

492 Research paper
Concomitant vaccination of cows and awareness to colostrum distribution: positive impacts on veal calves strength by Mounaix B., Chanteperdrix M., Jozan T. and S. Assie 2020 Rencontres Recherches Ruminants : Session santé
In Significant Impact Groups: Pathogen management \ Vaccination; Biosecurity
Species targeted: Beef; Dairy;
Age: Young; Adult;
Summary:
The impact of the concomitant vaccination of cows to protect the young calf against neonatal diarrhoea and respiratory diseases was tested: in 40 dairy farms, 819 dams were vaccinated at drying with recommendation to distribute to their calf 4L of colostrum within 6 hours after calving. 211 calves of those vaccinated cows and 214 calves without known history were compared in 10 veal calves fattening farms. Within the first 45 days, calves from vaccinated cows received 1 antibiotic treatment less than other calves and less antibiotic matter. The impact was visible from the arrival at fattening unit: 1.8 less risk for vaccinated cow calves to show clinical respiratory disease, and a higher weight (1 kg) at equivalent ages. As a consequence, the mortality of calves from vaccinated cows was lower.
Where to find the original material: http://journees3r.fr/spip.php?article4943

Country: FR

491 Milking, a key step in controlling mastitis by CNIEL & IDELE (Tools & Checklists)

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491 Tools & Checklists – Milking, a key step in controlling mastitis by CNIEL & IDELE

491 Tools & Checklists
Milking, a key step in controlling mastitis
by CNIEL & IDELE
In Significant Impact Groups: Biosecurity; Managing sick animals
Species targeted: Dairy;
Summary:
Where to find the original material:
Country: France;
Milking control is essential to limit clinical mastitis and cells in the milk. The respect of good hygiene practices and milking is essential to prevent teat bacteria from entering the udder quarters and leading to infections.
491 Tools & Checklists – Milking, a key step in controlling mastitis by CNIEL & IDELE
http://idele.fr/reseaux-et-partenariats/unites-mixtes-technologiques/umt-sante-des-bovins/publication/idelesolr/recommends/la-traite-une-etape-cle-pour-maitriser-les-mammites.html;

475 – Intervention guide for the control of lameness in dairy herds by Idele and ONIRIS (Tools & Checklists)

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475 Tools & Checklists – Intervention guide for the control of lameness in dairy herds by Idele and ONIRIS

475 Tools & Checklists
Intervention guide for the control of lameness in dairy herds by Idele and ONIRIS
In Significant Impact Groups:
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age:
Summary:
Locomotor problems in dairy cows have been on the increase in recent years. This is due to changes in housing systems, feeding systems, workload of farmers and finally herd groupings which favour the spread of Mortellaro disease. A method of intervention in farms with lameness problems has been developed by pooling the expertise of different livestock advisors and vets. This method is described in the document: “Intervention method for the control of lameness in dairy herds”. It specifies the different parts of the intervention in 3 booklets : a: general presentation of the method and the stages of the intervention b: presentation of methods for investigating risk factors related to housing, food and sanitary conduct c: collection of sample support documents for operational intervention. The main originality of this intervention document in a dairy cow farm facing lameness is that it gathers all the intervention methodology from the preparation to the monitoring of the situation.
Where to find the original material: http://idele.fr/no_cache/recherche/publication/idelesolr/recommends/guide-boiteries-2eme-version.html;
Country: France

440 – Antimicrobial resistance in wildlife – A Review (Research paper – Vittecoq – 2016)

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440 Research paper – Vittecoq – 2016 – REVIEW_ Antimicrobial resistance in wildlife

440 Research paper
REVIEW: Antimicrobial resistance in wildlife by Vittecoq, M., Godreuil, S., Prugnolle, F., Durand, P., Brazier, L., Renaud, N., … Renaud, F. 2016 Journal of Applied Ecology 53: 519-529
In Significant Impact Groups: Pathogen management
Species targeted: Other;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Article builds on a systematic review of the available data in order to highlight the main information we have and to suggest research pathways that should be followed if we aim to fill the gaps in our current knowledge of AMR in wildlife .
440 Research paper – Vittecoq – 2016 – REVIEW_ Antimicrobial resistance in wildlife
Where to find the original material: https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1365-2664.12596; 10.1111/1365-2664.12596
Country: FR

426 – Toward innovative tools of intervention and decision aid to control mammary infections in small ruminants breeding (Research paper – Cremoux – 2018)

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426 Research paper – Cremoux – 2018 – Toward innovative tools of intervention and decision aid to control mammary infections in small ruminants breeding

426 Research paper
Toward innovative tools of intervention and decision aid to control mammary infections in small ruminants breeding by Cremoux R., Lagriffoul G., Allain C., Alaoui-Sossé L., Astruc J.M., Batut E., Bergonier D., Brun-Lafleur L., Clément V., Couzy C., Foucras. 2018 Innovations Agronomiques : 99-114
In Significant Impact Groups: Pathogen management \ Prudent use AB
Species targeted: Other; Sheep;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
In small ruminants, management tools for the control of mammary infections must be rethought, taking into account their animal specificities as well as management, equipment or work organization. The study integrated the inputs of observation, as a central element of the work of breeders and advisors, and various innovative technological solutions or automated recordings now available or in development as diagnostic tools (molecular bacteriology, cell counts, infrared spectra, clinical examination of the udder and the teat) and in terms of milking ability and milking conditions (use of milk kinetics recordings or vacuum fluctuations and thermography). In a context of antibiotics use reduction, criteria for the selection of animals to be cured (or culled) have been proposed. New phenotypes have been explored for a better understanding of the risk factors associated with milking. Finally, after studying the genetic progress and economic impact, the inclusion of new traits in selection schemes was carried out (somatic cell counts) or proposed to improve the resistance of animals to mammary infections.
426 Research paper – Cremoux – 2018 – Toward innovative tools of intervention and decision aid to control mammary infections in small ruminants breeding
hal-agrocampus-ouest.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-01849033/document;

Where to find the original material: https://hal-agrocampus-ouest.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-01849033
Country: FR

383- Natural alternatives to in-feed antibiotics in pig production (Research paper – Gallois – 2009)

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383 Research paper – Gallois – 2009 – Natural alternatives to in-feed antibiotics in pig production

In Significant Impact Groups: Feed / gut health \ Feed additives and supplements
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Adult; Young;
Summary:
The development of both innate and adaptive immunity at the mucosal surface is critical in preventing the potential harmful effects of intestinal pathogenic agents. Strategies aiming at stimulating natural host defences through the use of substances able to modulate immune functions have gained increasing interest in animal research, and different bioactive components a priori sharing those properties have been the subject of in vivo nutritional investigations in pig. Among these, yeast derivates (b-glucans and mannans) are able to interact with immune cells, particularly phagocytic cells. This review also highlights the limitations of some of the published in vivo studies on the immunomodulatory activity of certain feed additives. Among those, the lack of standardisation of extracts and the heterogeneity of piglet-rearing conditions (e.g. exposure to pathogens) are likely the most limiting.

Where to find the original material: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/221972346_Natural_alternatives_to_in-feed_antibiotics_in_pig_production_Can_immunomodulators_play_a_role; 10.1017/S1751731109004236

Country: France; Germany

371- Practical strategies to reduce antimicrobial use in dairy farming (Research report – EuroDairy – 2018)

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371 Research report – EuroDairy – 2018 – Practical strategies to reduce antimicrobial use in dairy farming

In Significant Impact Groups: AMU reduction strategies \ None
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult; Young;
Summary:
This report highlights the extent of quantitative reduction which can be achieved, both in overall antimicrobial use, and especially of Critically Important Antibiotics (CIA’s) whose efficacy must be preserved for use in human medicine. EuroDairy gathered intelligence through its partners and wider networks, organized a cross border workshop, farmer exchange visits, technical webinars, and linked to regional Operational Groups focussed on reducing antibiotics. The only way to sustainably reduce the risk of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is through an integrated approach to disease control, which sustainably improves animal health. Hotspots for antibiotic use are treatment for mastitis (including dry cow therapy), lameness and foot health, respiratory disease and young stock health.

Where to find the original material: https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/documents/downloadPublic?documentIds=080166e5c0d054f7&appId=PPGMS;
Country: SE; DK; NL; UK; BE; FR; ES

367 Critical control points for sheepfolds by Idele (Tools & Checklists)

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367 ToolsChecklists – Critical control points for sheepfolds by Idele

In Significant Impact Groups: Housing and welfare
Species targeted: Sheep;
Age:
Summary:
Health and welfare of sheep are strongly influenced by the design and layout of sheepfolds. During the health assessment, it is imperative to ensure the quality of the buildings. This document summarises the main standards and recommendations to be checked in a sheep pen.

Where to find the original material: (to be published on the Disarm website)
Country: France;