408 – Milk acidification to control the growth of Mycoplasma bovis and Salmonella Dublin in contaminated milk (Research paper – Parker – 2016)

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408 Research paper – Parker – 2016 – Milk acidification to control the growth of Mycoplasma bovis and Salmonella Dublin in contaminated milk

408 Research paper
Milk acidification to control the growth of Mycoplasma bovis and Salmonella Dublin in contaminated milk by Parker, A.M., House, J.K., Hazelton, M.S., Bosward, K.L., Mohler, V.L., Maunsell and P.A. Sheehy 2016 Journal of Dairy Science 99: 9875–9884
In Significant Impact Groups: Feed / gut health \ Early feeding (colostrum/feed)
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Young;
Summary:
Bacterial contamination of milk fed to calves compromises calf health. Several bacterial pathogens that infect cows, including Mycoplasma bovis and Salmonella enterica ssp. enterica serovar Dublin, are shed in milk, providing a possible route of transmission to calves. Milk acidification lowers the milk pH so that it is unsuitable for bacterial growth and survival. The objectives of this study were to (1) determine the growth of M. bovis and Salmonella Dublin in milk, and (2) evaluate the efficacy of milk acidification using commercially available acidification agent (Salstop, Impextraco, Heist-op-den-Berg, Belgium) to control M. bovis and Salmonella Dublin survival in milk. Results demonstrate that milk acidification using Salstop is effective at eliminating viable M. bovis and Salmonella Dublin organisms in milk if the appropriate pH and exposure time are maintained.
408 Research paper – Parker – 2016 – Milk acidification to control the growth of Mycoplasma bovis and Salmonella Dublin in contaminated milk
Where to find the original material: https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(16)30661-0/fulltext; http://dx.doi.org/10.3168/jds.2016-11537
Country: Australia

407 – Effects of feeding untreated pasteurized and acidified waste milk and bunk tank milk on the performance serum metabolic profiles immunity and intestinal development in Holstein calves (Research paper – Zou – 2017)

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407 Research paper – Zou – 2017 – Effects of feeding untreated pasteurized and acidified waste milk and bunk tank milk on the performance serum metabolic profiles immunity and intestinal

407 Research paper
Effects of feeding untreated, pasteurized and acidified waste milk and bunk tank milk on the performance, serum metabolic profiles, immunity, and intestinal development in Holstein calves by Zou, Y., Wang, Y., Deng, Y. Cao, Z., Li, S., and J. Wang 2017 Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology 8: 11p
In Significant Impact Groups: Feed / gut health \ Early feeding (colostrum/feed)
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Young;
Summary:
The present experiment was performed to assess the effects of different sources of milk on the growth performance, serum metabolism, immunity, and intestinal development of calves. Eighty-four Holstein male neonatal calves were assigned to one of the following four treatment groups: those that received bunk tank milk(BTM), untreated waste milk (UWM), pasteurized waste milk (PWM), and acidified waste milk (AWM) for 21 d.Conclusions: Overall, bunk tank milk is the best choice for calf raising compared to waste milk. The efficiency offeeding pasteurized and acidified waste milk are comparable, and the acidification of waste milk is an acceptablelabor-saving and diarrhea-preventing feed for young calves.
407 Research paper – Zou – 2017 – Effects of feeding untreated pasteurized and acidified waste milk and bunk tank milk on the performance serum metabolic profiles immunity and intestinal development in Holstein calves
Where to find the original material: https://jasbsci.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40104-017-0182-4; DOI 10.1186/s40104-017-0182-4
Country: China

 

406 – Effects of butyric acid supplementation (Research paper – Sun – 2019)

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406 Research paper – Sun – 2019 – Effects of butyric acid supplementation

406 Research paper
Effects of butyric acid supplementation of acidified milk on digestive function and weaning stress of cattle calves by Sun, Y.Y., Li, J., Meng, Q.S., Wu, D.L. and M. Xu
2019 Livestock Science Volume 225: 78-84
In Significant Impact Groups: Feed / gut health \ Early feeding (colostrum/feed)
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Young;
Summary:
Feed supplements can enhance the health and productivity of livestock. The effects of butyric acid supplementation of acidified milk (AM) on the digestive function of calves and weaning stress were investigated. Thirty-six Holstein calves with a mean age of 5 ± 1 d were selected and divided into three groups (n = 12) and fed: (1) AM (CON); (2) AM + 0.3% butyric acid (BA0.3); or (3) AM + 0.6% butyric acid (BA0.6). Body weight (BW) and body size indicators were recorded during the preweaning stage. At 56 d, 18 calves were euthanized to determine the length and width of their ruminal papillae, duodenum villi, jejunum villi, and ileal villi; emptied rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum weight; and small intestinal mucosa thickness. In conclusion, the addition of butyric acid to AM can reduce the rate of diarrhea, weaning stress and improve metabolic and physical development of the gastrointestinal tract.
406 Research paper – Sun – 2019 – Effects of butyric acid supplementation of acidified milk on digestive function and weaning stress of cattle calves
Where to find the original material: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S187114131930318X?via%3Dihub; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2019.04.021
Country: China

405 – Code of Good Practice Regarding the Responsible Prescribing and Use of Antibiotics in Farm Animals by Irish Farmers IFA and Veterinary Practitioners (Tools & Checklists)

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405 ToolsChecklists – Code of Good Practice Regarding the Responsible Prescribing and Use of Antibiotics in Farm Animals by Irish Farmers IFA and Veterinary Practitioners

405 Tools & Checklists
Code of Good Practice Regarding the Responsible Prescribing and Use of Antibiotics in Farm Animals by Irish Farmers (IFA) and Veterinary Practitioners (Veterinary Ireland)
In Significant Impact Groups:
Species targeted: Pigs; Poultry; Dairy; Beef; Sheep;
Age:
Summary:
Responsible use of antibiotics means aiming to use “as little as possible and as much as necessary”. A „Code of Good Practice Regarding the Responsible Prescribing and Use of Antibiotics in Farm Animals‟ was launched in November 2018. These Guidelines have been developed by Irish Farmers and Veterinary Practitioners to guide good practice in the responsible prescribing and use of antibiotics in farm animals, in response to the global societal challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The development of and spread of AMR is a challenge for public and animal health into the future. Farmers have a key role to play by working to keep antibiotics effective for future generations through improving animal health and reducing levels of use on farms.
Where to find the original material: https://www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/94001/550a156d-4ccb-40fe-97c1-ecb860263a0b.pdf#page=1
Country: Ireland

404 Bioexclusion – Keeping Infectious Diseases Out of Your Herd by Animal Health Ireland (Tools & Checklists)

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404 ToolsChecklists – Bioexclusion_ Keeping Infectious Diseases Out of Your Herd by Animal Health Ireland

404 Tools & Checklists
Bioexclusion: Keeping Infectious Diseases Out of Your Herd by Animal Health Ireland
In Significant Impact Groups:
Species targeted: Dairy; Beef;
Age:
Summary:

Threats to the health of your stock may come from outside your farm and from within your farm. Protecting the health of animals on your farm by implementing simple preventative practices is called Biosecurity. There are two types of BIOSECURITY PRACTICES: 1. Actions taken to reduce the risk of infectious disease coming into your farm (BIOEXCLUSION). 2. Actions taken to reduce spread of infectious diseases within your farm (BIOCONTAINMENT). You can reduce (but not always eliminate) the risk of bringing-in disease by implementing bioexclusion practices. This leaflet deals with practical steps to help you improve and maintain a high level of Bioexclusion. As herds expand farmers need to be even more conscious of implementing bioexclusion practices.

Where to find the original material: https://animalhealthireland.ie/?page_id=397;
Country: Ireland

403 – Selective breeding for high natural antibody level increases resistance to avian pathogenic Escherichia coli APEC in chickens (Research paper – Berghof – 2019)

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403 Research paper – Berghof – 2019 – Selective breeding for high natural antibody level increases resistance to avian pathogenic Escherichia coli APEC in chickens

Selective breeding for high natural antibody level increases resistance to avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) in chickens by Berghof, T.V.L., Matthijs, M.G.R., Arts, J.A.J., Bovenhuis H., Dwars, R.M., J.J. van der Poel, Visker, M.H.P.W., and H.K. Parmentier 2019 Developmental and Comparative Immunology 93: 45-57
In Significant Impact Groups: Breeding for disease resistance or robustness
Species targeted: Poultry;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Chickens bred for higher levels of ‘natural antibodies’ have a better Escherichia coli disease resistance, researcher of Wageningen University & Research and Utrecht University report. Breeding chickens for an improved general disease resistance is thereby a step closer. This can ultimately result in reduced antibiotics use and improved welfare for animals. Animals have so-called ‘natural antibodies’, which are a part of the immune system. Natural antibodies recognize pathogens in healthy animals, without (a previous) exposure of the animal to this pathogen. The antibodies slow down and prevent spreading of the pathogen from in the body. In addition, they warn and activate other parts of the immune system.

Where to find the original material: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0145305X18304816; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dci.2018.12.007
Country: NL

402 Best Practice Guidance to reduce the need for antibiotics in poultry production by International Poultry Council (Tools & Checklists)

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402 ToolsChecklists – Best Practice Guidance to reduce the need for antibiotics in poultry production by International Poultry Council

402 Tools & Checklists
Best Practice Guidance to reduce the need for antibiotics in poultry production by International Poultry Council
In Significant Impact Groups:
Species targeted: Poultry;
Age:
Summary:

Addressing antimicrobial resistance through the sharing of best practices is essential to maximizing the health, welfare and productivity of poultry, and minimizing the potential spread of food borne antimicrobial resistance to humans. This Guidance, written by poultry industry experts in conjunction with the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), provides practical and proven actions that can be taken at farm level. These will support poultry farmers and veterinarians in their duty to use antibiotics through a responsible, prudent and targeted application, to reduce the risk of resistance and ensure they remain effective in the future.

Where to find the original material: https://internationalpoultrycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ipc_best_practices_antibiotics.pdf;
Country: International;

401 Intra Repiderma spray by Intracare BV (Industry Innovation)

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401 Industry Innovation – Intra Repiderma spray by Intracare BV

401 Industry Innovation
Intra Repiderma spray by Intracare B.V.
In Significant Impact Groups: Specific alternatives \ Other
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
The udder cleft incidence on a farm is often underestimated, particularly on farms with a milking robot. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to regularly check the udders of all animals using a telescopic inspection mirror. Udder cleft issues like udder cleft dermatitis or foul udder are often located between the front teats and at the transition of the front quarters and the abdominal wall. Although this condition is well known in the dairy industry, not much research has been performed. This is the first large-scale study that demonstrates the positive effect of the non-antibiotic Intra Repiderma spray on mild udder skin issues. Spraying of the mild udder skin cases every 2 days resulted in 81.8% full skin recovery with a median time for recovery of 4 weeks.

Where to find the original material: https://www.intracare.nl/r-d/publications/prevention-care-of-udder-cleft-dermatitis-in-dairy-cows;
Country: NL

400 – Predicting Disease in Transition Dairy Cattle (Research paper -Sahar – 2020)

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400 Research paper -Sahar – 2020 – Predicting Disease in Transition Dairy Cattle

.l M. Weary 2020 Animals 10: 15p paper
In Significant Impact Groups: Precision Livestock Farming & Early detection \ Sensor technology
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
Dairy cattle often become ill after calving. This article is about models designed to predict which cows are likely to become ill based upon measures of the cows’ feeding and competitive behaviors before calving. The models had high sensitivity (73–71%), specificity (80–84%), positive predictive values (73–77%), and negative predictive values (80–80%) for both cows that had previously calved and for those calving for the first time. So they concluded that behaviors at the feed bunk before calving can predict cows at risk of becoming sick in the weeks after calving.

Where to find the original material: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/6/928/htm; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10060928
Country: British Columbia, Canada

399 – Machine learning based fog computing assisted data driven approach for early lameness detection in dairy cattle (Research paper – Taneja – 2020)

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399 Research paper – Taneja – 2020-Machine learning based fog computing assisted data driven approach for early lameness detection in dairy cattle

In Significant Impact Groups: Precision Livestock Farming & Early detection \ Sensor technology
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Timely lameness detection is one of the major and costliest health problems in dairy cattle. This poses a concern with increasing herd sizes, as prolonged or undetected lameness severely compromises cows’ health and welfare, and ultimately affects the milk productivity of the farm. To tackle this, an end-to-end IoT application that leverages advanced machine learning and data analytics techniques to monitor the cattle in real-time and identify lame cattle at an early stage has been developed. The proposed approach has been validated on a real world smart dairy farm setup consisting of a dairy herd of 150 cows in Waterford, Ireland. The detected lameness anomalies are further sent to farmer’s mobile device. The results indicate that lameness can be detected 3 days before it can be visually captured by the farmer with an overall accuracy of 87%. This means that the animal can either be isolated or treated immediately.

Where to find the original material: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339914936_Machine_learning_based_fog_computing_assisted_data-driven_approach_for_early_lameness_detection_in_dairy_cattle; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2020.105286
Country: IE