23 Use of antibiotics in broiler production: Global impacts and alternatives (Research paper by Mehdi et al. 2018)

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Species targeted: Poultry;
Age: Not stated;
Summary: Much research has been carried out to look for natural agents with similar beneficial effects of growth promoters. The aim of these alternatives is to maintain a low mortality rate, a good level of animal yield while reserving environment and consumer health. Among these, the most popular are probiotics, prebiotics, enzymes, organic acids, immunostimulants, bacteriocins, bacteriophages, phytogenic feed additives, phytoncides, nanoparticles and essential oils. This review focuses on effect of these natural alternatives to antibiotics.
23 Research paper – Mehdi – 2018 – Use of antibiotics in broiler production: Global impacts and alternatives
Where to find the original material:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405654517302512; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aninu.2018.03.002
Country: CA

23 Research paper – Mehdi – 2018 – Use of antibiotics in broiler production_Global impacts and alternatives

22 PartAge by ITAVI (Farm Innovation)

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Significant Impact Group(s): Biosecurity

Species targeted: Poultry;
Age: Young; Adult;
Summary: Biosecurity in poultry farming: a participatory approach to promote compliance
The objective of the PartAge project is to offer a support method based on a participatory approach, for a sustainable change in biosecurity practices in poultry farming.
This 3-year project will test the impact of participatory meetings on changing practices, compliance and the perception of biosecurity, organized with two groups of conventional poultry and outdoor poultry farmers. These meetings should make it possible to compare experiences, increase awareness and encourage the involvement of breeders in a process of progress.
At the end of the project, a tool for organizing and leading participatory meetings will be created to be used in steps to improve biosafety by technical support teams.
22 Farm Innovation – PartAge by ITAVI
Where to find the original material: (in French)
https://www.itavi.asso.fr/content/biosecurite-en-elevage-avicole-une-approche-participative-pour-favoriser-lobservance;
Country: FR

22 Farm Innovation – PartAge by ITAVI

21 Refa2vi project by SYNALAF (Farm Innovation)

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Significant Impact Group(s): AMU reduction strategies \ Monitoring and surveillance \ Antibiotic use

Species targeted: Poultry;
Age: Young; Adult;
Outcome Parameter(s): Effects social and/or public health positively.
Summary: A tool for monitoring the use of antibiotics in poultry farms
The objective of the RefA²vi project is to build a tool for monitoring the use of antibiotics in livestock poultry, allowing industry professionals to have precise and reliable national references, expressed by the through one or more indicators in accordance with national and European recommendations.
It’s about:
• for farmers: to situate the level of use of antibiotics in their farms and its evolution;
• for the sectors: anticipate crisis situations, changes in regulations, target actions to be taken
to develop practices, and to promote the efforts made by the profession to consumers.
21 Farm Innovation – Refa2vi project by SYNALAF
Where to find the original material: (in French)
https://www.itavi.asso.fr/download/8888;
Country: FR

21 Farm Innovation – Refa2vi project by SYNALAF

20 Cider vinegar in water by Mr Wijnen (Farm Innovation)

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Significant Impact Group(s): Water \ Water additives ; Specific alternatives

Species targeted: Poultry;
Age: Young; Adult;
Outcome Parameter(s): vital chicks
Summary: The story of one farmer: Using apple cider vinegar in drinkingwater of chickens lowers use of antibiotics.
“It is nonsense that the animals should be given antibiotics to stay healthy.”
Story of one poultry farmer.
20 Farm Innovation – Cider vinegar in water by Mr Wijnen
Where to find the original material: (in Dutch)
https://www.boerderij.nl/Pluimveehouderij/Achtergrond/2010/4/Gezonde-kuikens-met-appelazijn-BOE011309W/;
Country: NL

20 Farm Innovation – Cider vinegar in water by Mr Wijnen

19 Targeted mastitis treatment by The Danish Dairy Board (Farm Innovation)

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Significant Impact Group(s): Pathogen management \ Managing sick animals \ Targeted use of antibiotics ; AMU reduction strategies

Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Outcome Parameter(s): better udder health; best strategy for mastitis treatment
Summary: Definition and control of mastitis in dairy cows by Consultant Veterinary Surgeons of
The Danish Dairy Board. The prognosis and eventual strategy for treatment should be based upon described examinations and test results as well as the owner and vet’s knowledge of the individual cow.
In Denmark the preventative work and combating of mastitis is implemented by means of a close cooperation between The Danish Dairy Board, The Mastitis Laboratory, the dairy farmer and the local veterinary surgeon. This work is lead by the Leading Veterinary Surgeon who is appointed and authorized by The Food Inspection Directorate.
19 Farm Innovation – Targeted mastitis treatment by The Danish Dairy Board
Where to find the original material: (in English)
http://katholm.com/Tekstfiler/1%20mastitis%20THE%20SURVILIANCE%20AND%20CONTROL%20OF%20%20MASTITIS.pdf;
Country: DK

19 Farm Innovation – Targeted mastitis treatment by The Danish Dairy Board

18 Seges online course by Seges (Farm Innovation)

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Significant Impact Group(s): Prudent use AB \ Agri-advisor ; Other

Species targeted: Pigs; Dairy;
Age: Young; Adult;
Summary: Digital courses (in Danish) relevant to employees in Danish milk cattle farming and pig production. Pig course is available in Danish, English, Ukrainian and Romanian, and designed to support the farmer in the training of employee.
18 Farm Innovation – Seges online course by Seges
Where to find the original material: (in Danisch)
https://www.seges.dk/akademi/onlinekurser;
Country: DK

18 Farm Innovation – Seges online course by Seges

17 Indic@Vet by Ceva/Sanders

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Significant Impact Group(s): AMU reduction strategies \ Monitoring and surveillance \ Antibiotic use

Species targeted: Rabbit; Pigs; Poultry;
Summary: Sanders and Ceva joined forces to launch Indic@Vet:
Indic @ Vet is an innovative and unique tool for monitoring the consumption of antibiotics in rabbit, meat poultry and egg and pig farming, developed by the company DBM for SANDERS in partnership with the French veterinary laboratory Ceva.
Indic @ Vet makes it possible to objectify, measure and enhance the actions put in place to reduce the use of antibiotics, to compare changes by production, sector or breeder, and with French or European benchmarks. It collects and correlates production data on the one hand, and data on prescriptions from volunteer veterinarians or breeders on the other. Based on drug consumption data and official calculation methods, a follow-up calculation of antibiotic consumption is carried out in order to view the official French and European indicators (mg / kg, ALEA, DDDvet, DCDvet) for each quarter or each batch of animals.
17 Tools & Checklists – Indic at Vet by Ceva Sanders
Where to find the original material: (in French;)
https://www.ceva-santeanimale.fr/Actualites-media/Actualites/Sanders-et-Ceva-s-associent-pour-lancer-Indic-Vet;
Country: France;

17 ToolsChecklists – Indic at Vet by Ceva Sanders

16 Den gode malkeprocedure i en malkekarrusel – The good milking procedure in a dairy carousel by Seges (Farm-Innovation)

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Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Outcome Parameter(s): Improved udder health; bacteriological status; improved cell count
Summary: This Danisch video shows good milking procedure in a dairy carousel. It shows how to achieve a gentle and quick milking.
16 Farm Innovation – Den gode malkeprocedure i en malkekarrusel (The good milking procedure in a dairy carousel) by Seges
Where to find the original material: (in Danish)
https://www.seges.tv/video/38362652/den-gode-malkeprocedure-i-en;
Country: DK

16 Farm Innovation – Den gode malkeprocedure i en malkekarrusel (The good milking procedure in a dairy carousel) by Seges

15 GVET by AACTING (Farm Innovation)

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Significant Impact Group(s): AMU reduction strategies \ Monitoring and surveillance \ Antibiotic use

Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Young; Adult;
Outcome Parameter(s): It effects social and/or public health positively.
Summary: GVET is a voluntary, computerized register for all the treatments in pig farms. It is active since early 2017, and is run by the French Institute for pig and pork Industry (IFIP) in cooperation with The French Agency for Veterinary Medicinal Products, the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) and Isagri, a private software company.
Data collection is available for subtopics like weight categories (sows, fatteners, weaners and sucklers) and input is asked about antibiotic treatment (like dosage, date of administration, duration, reasons of treatment, etc.).
Analysis is used for farmers and for national and European purposes. Also benchmarking will be performed.
15 Farm Innovation – GVET by AACTING
Where to find the original material: (in English)
https://aacting.org/matrix/gvet/?lid=1423;
Country: FR

 

15 Farm Innovation – GVET by AACTING

14 Review on progress and what practices have changed by Reseau Crystal (Farm Innovation)

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Species targeted: Poultry;
Age: Young; Adult;
Outcome Parameter(s): Is effects social and/or public health positively
Summary: This short review discusses farm and veterinarian practices related to the objective of a 25% reduction in antibiotics in veterinary medicine in France, between 2010 and 2014. Topics such as critical antibiotics (3rd or 4th generation cephalosporins and Fluoroquinoloes), age at treatment, digestive diagnosis, locomotion and start-up, respirator diagnosis are discussed.
14 Farm Innovation – Review on progress and what practices have changed by Reseau Crystal
Where to find the original material: (in French)
https://www.filieres-avicoles.com/actualites/utilisation-des-antibiotiques-au-sein-des-filieres-avicoles?sso0=1562064077&sso=1585818711;
Country: FR

14 Farm Innovation – Review on progress and what practices have changed by Reseau Crystal