419 – Effects of a protected inclusion of organic acids and essential oils as antibiotic growth promoter alternative on growth performance, intestinal morphology and gut microflora in broilers(Research paper – Yanli – 2017)

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419 Research paper – Yanli – 2017 – Effects of a protected inclusion of organic acids and essential oils as antibiotic growth promoter alternative on growth performance in

419 Research paper
Effects of a protected inclusion of organic acids and essential oils as antibiotic growth promoter alternative on growth performance, intestinal morphology and gut microflora in broilers by Yanli Liu, Xin Yang, Hongliang Xin , Si Chen, Chengbo Yang, Yulan Duan, Xiaojun Yang, 2017 Animal Science Journal 88: 1414-1424.
In Significant Impact Groups: Feed / gut health \ Feed additives and supplements
Species targeted: Poultry;
Age: Adult; Young;
Summary:
This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of protected essential oils and organic acids mixture on poultry feeding. Product supplementation improved spleen index, villus height and crypt depth of the jejunum at 42 days when compared with the control (P < 0.05). In addition, secretory immunoglobulin A level of ileal mucosa and trypsin and chymotrypsin activities of intestinal tract were higher in the P treatment. Bacterial sequence analysis of the intestinal tract revealed that protected essential oils and organic acids mixture supplementation changed gut microflora mainly in Lactobacillus. These data suggested that dietary mixture of organic acids and essential oils addition could be used in the poultry industry as an antibiotic growth promoter alternative.
419 Research paper – Yanli – 2017 – Effects of a protected inclusion of organic acids and essential oils as antibiotic growth promoter alternative on growth performance in
Where to find the original material: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/asj.12782; https://doi.org/10.1111/asj.12782
Country: CN

418 – Biochemical proximates of pumpkin Cucurbitaeae spp and their beneficial effects on the general well‐being of poultry species (Research paper – Achilonu – 2017)

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418 Research paper – Achilonu – 2017 – Biochemical proximates of pumpkin Cucurbitaeae spp and their beneficial effects on the general well‐being of poultry species

418 Research paper
Biochemical proximates of pumpkin (Cucurbitaeae spp.) and their beneficial effects on the general well‐being of poultry species by M. C. Achilonu I. C. Nwafor D. O. Umesiobi M. M. Sedibe. 2017 Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition 102: 16-May
In Significant Impact Groups: Feed / gut health \ Feed additives and supplements
Species targeted: Poultry;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
There is a growing need to increase productivity in poultry. The growth‐promoting antibiotics are administered to poultry to improve the general performance of the chicken. However, the use of the xenobiotic drugs in food‐producing animals has been a concern and a sensitive issue of debate for several decades in the EU and many other regional blocks of the world. Pumpkin seed extract is reported to be useful for immunomodulation, reproductive health, therapeutics over a wide range of disease conditions and stimulates metabolism of accumulated fats. Studies have also shown that pumpkin seeds are a valuable source of protein and fat. Their complexity and extent of bioactivity offers sustainable prospects for natural control of pathogenic/parasitic organisms, stimulate nutrition or enhance resistance to disease infections, and reduce abdominal fat and serum levels of harmful lipids, while increasing serum levels of beneficial lipids.
418 Research paper – Achilonu – 2017 – Biochemical proximates of pumpkin Cucurbitaeae spp and their beneficial effects on the general well‐being of poultry species
Where to find the original material: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jpn.12654; https://doi.org/10.1111/jpn.12654
Country: ZA

417 – Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for pigs (Research paper – Cutler – 2020)

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417 Research paper – Cutler – 2020 – Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for pigs

417 Research paper
Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for pigs by Cutler, R., Gleeson, B., Page, S., Norris, J. and G. Browning 2020 Australian Veterinary Journal 98: 105-134
In Significant Impact Groups: Prudent use AB \ Veterinarian
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
These guidelines for the Australian pig veterinarian are a handy ‘go-to’ resource, as they have been developed specifically for Australian conditions and contain the most contemporary knowledge available on AMR. I commend the work of all involved in the development of these guidelines, and urge every pig veterinarian to become familiar with these to deliver the best possible veterinary service to the Australian pig industry.
417 Research paper – Cutler – 2020 – Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for pigs
Where to find the original material: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/avj.12940; https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.12940
Country: AU

415 – The effects of supplementation of yeast Saccharomyces cere-visiae and postbiotic from Lactobacillus acidophilus on the health and growth performance (Research paper – Thorsteinsson – 2020)

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415 Research paper – Thorsteinsson – 2020 – The effects of supplementation of yeast Saccharomyces cere-visiae and postbiotic from Lactobacillus acidophilus on the health and growth performa

415 Research paper
The effects of supplementation of yeast (Saccharomyces cere-visiae) and postbiotic from Lactobacillus acidophilus on the health and growth performance of young Jersey heifer calves by Thorsteinsson, M., Martin, H.K., Larsen, T., Sehested, J. and M. Vestergaard 2020 Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences 29: 224-233
In Significant Impact Groups: Specific alternatives \ Pre-/probiotics
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Young;
Summary:
This research looked upon the possible effect of probiotica Zoolac Bovimix Milk fed to calves from birth until 4 weeks old. There were no effect on the health of the calves since both the control group and the experimental group had similar frequency of antibiotic treatments. However, the calves supplemented with the product containing probiotic and postbiotic had a significantly higher growth performance.
415 Research paper – Thorsteinsson – 2020 – The effects of supplementation of yeast Saccharomyces cere-visiae and postbiotic from Lactobacillus acidophilus on the health and growth performance of young Jersey heifer calves
Where to find the original material: https://doi.org/10.22358/jafs/127447/2020
Country: DK

414 – The relationship between transition period diseases and lameness , feeding time and body condition during the dry period (Research paper – Daros – 2020)

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414 Research paper – Daros – 2020 – The relationship between transition period diseases and lameness

414 Research paper
The relationship between transition period diseases and lameness,feeding time, and body condition during the dry period by Daros, R.R., Eriksson, H.K., Weary, D.M. and M.A.G. von Keyserlingk 2020 Journal of Dairy Science 103: 649-665
In Significant Impact Groups: Precision Livestock Farming & Early detection \ Sensor technology
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
This research did record feeding time by placing cameras by the feed bunk and using different digital systems. Lameness was scored as well as body conditions score. The results support the hypothesis that lameness during the dry period is associated with transition diseases. Lameness identified 2 mo before calving was associated with increased risk of transition diseases, highlighting the importance of screening cows for lameness around dry-off. One of the mechanisms through which lameness may be associated with TD is through decreased feeding time; throughout the dry period, lame cows spent less time feeding than sound cows, and lower feeding time was in turn associated with higher odds of transition diseases. These results suggest that reducing lameness during the dry period and avoiding over conditioning at dry-off may improve transition health.
414 Research paper – Daros – 2020 – The relationship between transition period diseases and lameness, feeding time and body condition during the dry period
Where to find the original material: https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-16975; https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-16975
Country: Canada

413 – Behavioral changes before metritis diagnosis in dairy cows (Research paper – Neave – 2018)

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413 Research paper – Neave – 2018 – Behavioral changes before metritis diagnosis in dairy cows
413 Research paper
Behavioral changes before metritis diagnosis in dairy cows by Neave, H.W., Lomb, J., Weary, D.M., LeBlanc, S.J., Huzzey, J.M. and M.A.G. von Keyserling. 2018 Journal of Dairy Science 101: 4388-4399
In Significant Impact Groups: Precision Livestock Farming & Early detection
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
The use of data loggers and electronic feding systems can help identify changes in feeding, social, and lying behavior which can contribute to identification of cows at risk of metritis.
413 Research paper – Neave – 2018 – Behavioral changes before metritis diagnosis in dairy cows
Where to find the original material: https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-13078; https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-13078
Country: British Columbia, Canada

412 Probiotica by Aarhus Universitet (Farm Innovation)

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412 Farm Innovation – Probiotica by Aarhus Universitet

412 Farm Innovation
Probiotica by Aarhus Universitet
In Significant Impact Groups: Specific alternatives \ Pre-/probiotics
Species targeted: Dairy; Beef;
Age: Young;
Summary:
The article describes as probiotica tested in calves from 4 weeks to 10 weeks old. The calves in the test had a higher level of yeast cells in the intestines, but the insidens of diarrhea was low in both calves fed the probiotic and in calves with out. They have tested 150 calves from 0-4 weeks but the results are not accessible yet.
412 Farm Innovation – Probiotica by Aarhus Universitet
Where to find the original material: https://www.maskinbladet.dk/artikel/108769_probiotika-produkt-har-vist-lovende-resultater-med-kalve;
Country: DK

411 – Passive immunisation an old idea revisited – Basic principles and application to modern animal production systems (Research paper – Hedegaard – 2016)

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411 Research paper – Hedegaard – 2016 – Passive immunisation an old idea revisited_ Basic principles and application to modern animal production systems

411 Research paper
Passive immunisation, an old idea revisited: Basic principles and application to modern animal production systems by Hedegaard C.J. and P.M.H. Heegaard
2016 Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology Volume 174: 50-63
In Significant Impact Groups: Prudent use AB \ Veterinarian
Species targeted: Pigs; Poultry; Dairy; Beef; Sheep;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
Immunisation by administration of antibodies (immunoglobulins) has been known for more than one hundred years as a very efficient means of obtaining immediate, short-lived protection against infection and/or against the disease-causing effects of toxins from microbial pathogens and from other sources. This review highlights a number of examples on the use of passive immunisation for the control of infectious disease in the modern production of a range of animals, including pigs, cattle, sheep, goat, poultry and fish. It is concluded that provided highly efficient, relatively low-price immunoglobulin products are available, passive immunisation has a clear role in the modern animal production sector as a means of controlling infectious diseases, importantly with a very low risk of causing development of bacterial resistance, thus constituting a real and widely applicable alternative to antibiotics.
411 Research paper – Hedegaard – 2016 – Passive immunisation an old idea revisited_ Basic principles and application to modern animal production systems

Where to find the original material: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165242716300642?via%3Dihub; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetimm.2016.04.007
Country: Denmark

410 – Finding alternatives to antibiotics (Research paper – Allen – 2014)

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410 Research paper – Allen – 2014 – Finding alternatives to antibiotics

410 Research paper
Finding alternatives to antibiotics by Allen, H.K., Trachsel, J., Looft, T. and T.A. Casey 2014 Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 1323: 91-100
In Significant Impact Groups: Prudent use AB \ Veterinarian
Species targeted: Pigs; Poultry; Dairy; Beef; Sheep;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
The spread of antibiotic-resistant pathogens requires new treatments. As the rate of development of new antibiotics has severely declined, alternatives to antibiotics must be considered in both animal agriculture and human medicine. Products for disease prevention are different from those for disease treatment, and examples of both are discussed here. For example, modulating the gut microbial community, either through feed additives or fecal transplantation, could be a promising way to prevent certain diseases; for disease treatment, non-antibiotic approaches include phage therapy, phage lysins, bacteriocins, and predatory bacteria. Interestingly, several of these methods augment antibiotic efficacy by improving bacterial killing and decreasing antibiotic resistance selection. Because bacteria can ultimately evolve resistance to almost any therapeutic agent, it is important to continue to use both antibiotics and their alternatives judiciously.
410 Research paper – Allen – 2014 – Finding alternatives to antibiotics
Where to find the original material: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24953233/; DOI: 10.1111/nyas.12468
Country: USA

409 – Antibiotic use and resistance in animals – Belgian initiatives (Research paper – Daeseleire – 2016)

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409 Research paper – Daeseleire – 2016 – Antibiotic use and resistance in animals_ Belgian initiatives

409 Research paper
Antibiotic use and resistance in animals: Belgian initiatives by Daeseleire, E. De Graef, E., Rasschaert, G., De Mulder, T., Van den Meersche, T., Van Coillie, E., Jeroen Dewulf, J. and M. Heyndrickx 2016 Drug Testing and Analysis 8: 549–555
In Significant Impact Groups: Prudent use AB \ Veterinarian
Species targeted: Pigs; Poultry; Dairy; Beef; Sheep;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
The widespread use of antibiotics in animals is causing concerns about the growing risk for development and the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Antibiotic consumption is higher in animals than in humans as reported in a joint publication of EFSA (European Food Safety Agency), ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control), and EMA (European Medicines Agency) using data from 2011 and 2012. Both in humans and animals, positive associations between the consumption of antibiotics and resistant bacteria are observed. Responsible use of antibiotics in humans and animals should therefore be promoted. In this paper some general aspects of antibiotic resistance such as microbiological versus clinical resistance, intrinsic versus acquired resistance, resistance mechanisms, and transfer of resistance are briefly introduced.
409 Research paper – Daeseleire – 2016 – Antibiotic use and resistance in animals_ Belgian initiatives
Where to find the original material: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/dta.2010; https://doi.org/10.1002/dta.2010
Country: Belgium