363 Healthy lambs by Idele (Tools & Checklists)

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363 ToolsChecklists – Healthy lambs by Idele

In Significant Impact Groups: Housing and welfare
Species targeted: Sheep;
Age:
Summary:
Firstly, the document presents an inventory of lamb health in relation to the building. Main pathologies and all factors influencing the health of the animals are discussed. Then, the key-points at the different stages of a lamb’s life (from birth to fattening) are described. For each of these stages, the issues, the main health risks, the actions to be implemented to prevent diseases and the improvements to be planned in the sheep pen are presented. At the end of the document, good practices related to the building to protect the lambs are collected: biosecurity measures, watering, technical recommendations for the organisation and layout of the sheepfold, littering, cleaning and disinfection of the sheepfold, lighting and ventilation.

Where to find the original material: https://idele.fr/?eID=cmis_download&oID=workspace://SpacesStore/5d181f32-1d59-4e3b-bb3f-82d0cd126b7f
Country: France;

362 The correct use of antibiotics in lambs and goat-kids – Five key points for greater serenity by Idele (Tools & Checklists)

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362 ToolsChecklists – The correct use of antibiotics in lambs and goat-kids_ Five key points for greater serenity by Idele

In Significant Impact Groups: Prudent use AB
Species targeted: Goat; Sheep;
Age:
Summary:
Reasoned and targeted use of antibiotics in lambs and kids follows a set of prescription and administration rules. A set of practical measures are recalled in this booklet. The rearing of young animals, whether kids or lambs, is based on a set of preventive measures to limit the occurrence of infections and their spread within the herd. Surveillance and care are therefore required from a very young age. Whereas diseases occur and after diagnosis, antibiotic treatment may be necessary.

Where to find the original material: https://idele.fr/?eID=cmis_download&oID=workspace://SpacesStore/f2104eea-0696-4379-8803-bde4f2437e32
Country: France;

361 Antibiotics in goats: Essential for group pathologies while focusing on prevention by Idele (Tools & Checklists)

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361 ToolsChecklists – Antibiotics in goats_ essential for group pathologies while focusing on prevention by Idele

In Significant Impact Groups: Prudent use AB
Species targeted: Goat;
Age:
Summary:
A survey was carried out among 46 goat farmers to better understand their actions in the event of pathologies in goats and kids, regarding both the use of antibiotics and preventive management. When asked about their practices of using antibiotics in male or female goat kids, the farmers expressed the importance of surveillance and prevention. Challenged with the health risks encountered in young animals, they are attentive to the first signs of disease in order to react as quickly as possible and as closely as possible to the needs of the animals. The survey reported the implemented preventive methods, particularly about feeding and housing. The farming practices most commonly used to reduce the use of antibiotics in kids in the farms are :• Surveillance and care of the animals;• Early feeding of colostrum in sufficient quantity and quality, if necessary after thermisation;• The respect of feed requirements and feed transitions;• Good environmental conditions.

Where to find the original material: http://idele.fr/domaines-techniques/publication/idelesolr/recommends/les-antibiotiques-en-caprins-indispensables-pour-les-pathologies-de-groupe-tout-en-misant-sur-la-p.html;
Country: France;

360 Antibiotics in meat lambs – Indispensable but not automatic by Idele (Tools & Checklists)

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360 ToolsChecklists – Antibiotics in meat lambs_ indispensable but not automatic by Idele

In Significant Impact Groups: Prudent use AB
Species targeted: Sheep;
Age:
Summary:
A survey was carried out among 45 farmers in the sheep-meat sector to gain a better understanding of actions in the event of pathologies in young lambs, considering both antibiotic use and preventive management. When asked about their practices regarding the use of antibiotics in lambs, the farmers insisted on the importance they attach to prevention. While antibiotics are still essential, they are used sparingly. Concrete examples taken from the pathologies with which they are frequently confronted (arthritis, pasteurellosis, enterotoxemia) illustrate their opinions. The farming practices most frequently used to reduce the use of antibiotics in lambs in the farms surveyed are :• Animal surveillance• The lambing pen and monitoring of colostrum feeding• Hygiene and care for lambs: disinfection of navel, tail and ear tags• A balanced diet throughout the year with dietary transitions if necessary.

Where to find the original material: http://idele.fr/domaines-techniques/publication/idelesolr/recommends/les-antibiotiques-en-ovins-viande-indispensables-mais-pas-automatiques.html;
Country: France

359 Antibiotics in lambs of dairy herds – A reasoned use with a focus on preventive measures by Idele (Tools & Checklists)

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359 ToolsChecklists – Antibiotics in lambs of dairy herds_ a reasoned use with a focus on preventive measures by Idele

In Significant Impact Groups: Prudent use AB
Species targeted: Sheep;
Age:
Summary:
A survey was carried out among 46 dairy sheep farmers to better understand measures put in place in the event of pathologies in young lambs, both in terms of antibiotic use and preventive actions. When asked about their practices regarding the use of antibiotics in lambs, the farmers expressed the importance they attach to the feeding and housing conditions of animals in order to prevent health problems. The use of antibiotics remains punctual and reasoned. The most common farming practices used to reduce the use of antibiotics in lambs on the surveyed farms are : • A balanced diet, including mineral feed, throughout gestation and preparation for lambing, • The lambing hutting, the creation of the mother-younger bond and the assurance of an important and fast colostrum intake, • Homogeneous batches of lambs in terms of age and weight, • Good environmental conditions in the building and sufficient litter.

Where to find the original material: http://idele.fr/domaines-techniques/publication/idelesolr/recommends/les-antibiotiques-chez-les-agneaux-en-ovins-lait-une-utilisation-raisonnee-en-misant-sur-les-moyen.html;
Country: France

357 – Comparison of three protocols of vaccination against Bovine Respiratory Disease in fattening commercial farms (Research paper – Mounaix – 2018)

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357 Research paper – Mounaix – 2018 – Comparison of three protocols of vaccination against Bovine Respiratory Disease in fattening commercial farms

In Significant Impact Groups: Pathogen management \ Vaccination
Species targeted: Beef;
Age: Young;
Summary:
Three protocols of vaccination against Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD; Bovilis Bovigrip®) for young Charolais cattle were conducted in commercial feedlots to identify respective benefits. The average daily gain was significantly higher (p<0,05) when animals were completely vaccinated (2 shots) at breeding farms (early vaccination) compared to those where part of the vaccination was done at the assembly center (intermediate vaccination). The number of cattle which were observed as sick by farmers was low in average, as well as the proportion which were treated by them (<15%/lot) but no significant difference could be demonstrated between protocols. In the context of reducing medication inputs, this experiment suggests the benefits to vaccinate cattle at the breeding farm to prevent and decrease BRD incidence in feedlots.

Where to find the original material: http://www.journees3r.fr/IMG/pdf/texte_7_reduction_intrants_b-mounaix-2.pdf;
Country: FR

356 – Experiments in animal farming practice – The case of decreasing the use of antimicrobials in livestock France (Research paper – Joly – 2016)

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356 Research paper – Joly – 2016 – Experiments in animal farming practice_ the case of decreasing the use of antimicrobials in livestock France

In Significant Impact Groups: Specific alternatives \ Other
Species targeted: Pigs; Poultry; Dairy;
Age: Young; Adult;
Summary:
Many farmers are engaged in home experiments about animal health. This paper offers a first characterization of experiments by 40 dairy, pig and poultry farmers working in organic, labelled or conventional systems. We found that farmers carry out multiple tests, mainly with alternative medicines. There is a clear tendency of transferring positive tests for a given pathology to one another. Seven portraits of farmers are presented to shed light on complementary dimensions of experiments: the appeal of novelty, the role of vets and technicians, and the role of farmers groups and training. It can be concluded that much can be learned from ethnographic investigation in order to grasp what farmers are experiencing when they endeavour to solve animal health problems.

Where to find the original material: https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-01580679
Country: FR

355 – Learnings from an exploratory implementation of an innovative training-program to reduce antibiotic use in the dairy sector (Research paper – Poizat – 2018)

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355 Research paper – Poizat – 2018 – Learnings from an exploratory implementation of an innovative training-program to reduce antibiotic use in the dairy sector

In Significant Impact Groups: Prudent use AB \ Agri-advisor; AMU reduction strategies
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
In the dairy sector, antibiotics are mostly used for the control and treatment of mastitis. A study in Western France evaluate effectiveness, strengths and weaknesses of an innovative training program: one classroom-training day, virtual classrooms, and an individual support with the farmer. Two groups of farmers addressed two different themes, depending on their herds’ udder health: (1) Mastitis prevention during lactation for herds with frequent clinical mastitis(2) Selective instead of blanket dry cow therapy for herds with good udder health. Some farmers appreciated the virtual classroom training method because it was flexible (frequency, timetable, etc.) and little time consuming. However, connection or computing logistic problems made the participation in the virtual classrooms difficult. For the “prevention” group, results also showed limited improvement of knowledge, perception and practices of farmers. Improvement of knowledge and perception was significant. Both exposed and non-exposed farmers did improve their practices of antibiotic use at dry-off.

Where to find the original material: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327845718_Learnings_from_an_exploratory_implementation_of_an_innovative_training-program_to_reduce_antibiotic_use_in_the_dairy_sector;
Country: FR

354 – Antibiotic use by farmers to control mastitis as influenced by health advice and dairy farming systems (Research paper – Poizat – 2017)

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354 Research paper – Poizat – 2017 – Antibiotic use by farmers to control mastitis as influenced by health advice and dairy farming systems

In Significant Impact Groups: Prudent use AB \ Farmer; AMU reduction strategies
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
A French survey of 51 dairy farms showed that the advisory relationships between farmers and farm advisors and between farmers and veterinarians influenced the implementation of selective dry cow therapy, but had very little effect on the use of alternative medicines by farmers, who were more willing to experiment alternative medicines than their advisors. The dairy farming system had very little influence on antibiotic use: some misuse of antibiotics was found whatever the farming system. Systematic dry cow therapy was also a widespread habit in all dairy farming systems except organic. The use of alternative medicine was common in all farming systems.

Where to find the original material: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167587717300442?via%3Dihub; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2017.07.016
Country: FR

352 Biosecurity factsheets Avian influenza – ITAVI by ITAVI (Tools & Checklists)

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352 ToolsChecklists – Biosecurity factsheets Avian influenza – ITAVI by ITAVI

In Significant Impact Groups: Biosecurity
Species targeted: Poultry;
Age:
Summary:
Facts sheets to explain to farmers the French regulation about biosecurity in all possible cases of farms/ types of production /species following the avian influenza crisis. Factsheets in French only, downloadble from the ITAVI website.

Where to find the original material: http://influenza.itavi.asso.fr/?fbclid=IwAR3S7ow5-7Yv-5oce2-fCWJe3ZFzk-gRIeURZdGKt_lqvwLhB9ypWtbklQg;
Country: France;