385 SUINLACT – bioaditiv furajer utilizat in alimentatia suinelor by IBNA (Industry Innovation)

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385 Industry Innovation – SUINLACT – bioaditiv furajer utilizat in alimentatia suinelor by IBNA

In Significant Impact Groups: Feed / gut health \ Feed additives and supplements
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Young; Adult;
Summary:
SUINLACT is a feed bioadditive based on polyculture with selected strains of lactic acid bacteria that produce lactic acid and some bacteriocins and counterfeit to prevent and control enterocolitis in pigs by populating the digestive tract with these health-friendly bacteria.

Where to find the original material: https://www.ibna.ro/pdf/SUINLACT-pliant-2008-1.pdf;
Country: RO

298 – Genetic determinism estimate for the mastitis resistance in Romanian buffalo (Research paper – Popa – 2017)

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298 Research paper – Popa – 2017 – Genetic determinism estimate for the mastitis resistance in Romanian buffalo

In Significant Impact Groups: Breeding for disease resistance or robustness \
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Young; Adult;
Summary:
The Romanian Buffalo numbers are decreasing and therefore it is very important to develop efficient breeding programs or active conservation to improve population for characters associated with these productions. The objective of this study was to estimate genetic parameters for milk somatic cells count. Also, this character could allow a selection of individuals in the direction of resistance to mastitis. A total 609 milk yield and associated data records, belonging to 87 females were analyzed for 7 lactations. Study has revealed the existence of a poor genetic determinism for somatic cell count and a high variability in connection to the number of lactations. Results indicate that environmental factors play a substantial role in genetic expression. So, the number of somatic cells must be exclusively an indicator of milk hygiene and not included in selection objective of buffaloes (resistance to mastitis).

Where to find the original material: https://www.cabdirect.org/cabdirect/abstract/20173233315;
Country: RO

297 – Dairy Cows Welfare Assessment in a Farm from South-Eastern Romania (Research paper – Furnaris – 2016)

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297 Research paper – Furnaris – 2016 – Dairy Cows Welfare Assessment in a Farm from South-Eastern Romania

In Significant Impact Groups: Housing and welfare
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Summary:

The welfare level of dairy cows in a farm from the South-Eastern Romania was studied in a mixed house with the Austrian Animal Needs Index 35L/2000 system. A total of 26 welfare indicators were assessed in 5 areas: locomotion, social interactions, flooring, light and air, stockmanship. Analyzing the results, it could be noticed that the highest scored indicators were those within the Locomotion and Social interactions areas (as expected, considering the loose-system applied in the studied farm). The lowest scored areas were Flooring and Light and air, the critical indicators being light (uneven lighting and some low intensity values: 28-30 Lx) and outdoor areas cleanliness, resulting in poor animal cleanliness. Addressing this issue along with the cleanliness of the outdoor areas may improve the welfare level and may also increase the milk production.

Where to find the original material: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210784316302741; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aaspro.2016.09.081
Country: RO

282 – Influence of applying broiler welfare laws on unit cost (Research paper – Tudorache – 2014)

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282 Research paper – Tudorache – 2014 – Influence of applying broiler welfare laws on unit cost

In Significant Impact Groups: Housing and welfare
Species targeted: Poultry;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
European Union and especially some national governments have gradually increased production costs by political decisions of introducing new rules concerning food safety, protection of environment and animal welfare. This paper has been performed to assess economic consequences of applying broiler welfare laws on unit cost by kg live weight. The study was performed during four years with production data from six top poultry farms from Romania before (V1) and after the introduction of broiler welfare rules (V2 and V3). Analyzing these percentages has revealed that unit cost is 1.81% higher in variant V2 than in variant V1 and 3.43% higher in variant V3 compared to base variant. On the other hand, welfare rules also brings savings in unit costs between 1.12% for biological material and feeds – V2 and 37.50% for ventilation energy – V3.

Where to find the original material: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/INFLUENCE-OF-APPLYING-BROILER-WELFARE-LAWS-ON-UNIT-Tudorache-Custur%C4%83/308e9485d75e55e090d46b8242a34402e4cb108d
Country: RO

281 – Relationship Between Barn Hygiene and Lameness Prevalence in Thirty-Five Transylvanian Dairy Farms (Research paper – Popescu – 2010)

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281 Research paper – Popescu – 2010 – Relationship Between Barn Hygiene and Lameness Prevalence in Thirty- Five Transylvanian Dairy Farms

In Significant Impact Groups: Biosecurity \ Pathogen management
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
This study focuses on the relationship between hygiene and lameness prevalence in dairy cattle kept in tie-stall barns in Transylvania (Romania). The barns’ hygiene was assessed based on the body hygiene of the housed cattle. The prevalence of lameness was determined and the cleanliness of the two body areas of the cows in 35 dairy farms with tie-stall housing. A total of 2028 dairy cows were evaluated. The percentage of hygiene scores of 3 and 4 for the upper leg and flank was on average 41% and for the lower leg on average 33%, with significant differences between the hygiene of the two body areas. They found an association between leg hygiene and lameness, both with respect to lower leg hygiene and upper leg and flank hygiene. The obtained results showed that the poor hygiene of barn represents a risk factor associated to lameness prevalence in tied dairy cattle.

Where to find the original material: http://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/veterinary/article/view/5956; http://dx.doi.org/10.15835/buasvmcn-vm:67:1:5956
Country: RO

280 – Medicinal Plants Based Products Tested on Pathogens Isolated from Mastitis Milk (Research paper – Pasca – 2017)

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280 Research paper – Pasca – 2017 – Medicinal Plants Based Products Tested on Pathogens Isolated from Mastitis Milk

In Significant Impact Groups: Specific alternatives \ New antibiotics
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
The search for alternative drugs based on plants has become a priority in livestock medicine. In this context, the main objective of this study was to determine the antimicrobial effect of extracts and products of several plants on pathogens isolated from bovine mastitis. A total of eleven plant alcoholic extracts and eight plant-derived products were tested against 32 microorganisms from milk. The obtained results have shown an inhibition of bacterial growth for all tested plants, with better results for Evernia prunastri, Artemisia absinthium, and Lavandula angustifolia. Moreover, E. prunastri, Populus nigra, and L. angustifolia presented small averages of minimum inhibitory and bactericidal concentrations. Among the plant-derived products, three out of eight have shown a strong anti-microbial effect comparable with the effect of florfenicol and enrofloxacin. These results suggest an important anti-microbial effect of these products on pathogens isolated from bovine mastitis with a possible applicability in this disease.

Where to find the original material: https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/22/9/1473; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules22091473
Country: RO

279 – Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile of Microbial Pathogens Isolated From Calves With Respiratory Diseases (Research paper – Nadas – 2016)

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279 Research paper – Nadas – 2016 – Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile of Microbial Pathogens Isolated From Calves With Respiratory Diseases

In Significant Impact Groups: Pathogen management \ Managing sick animals; Targeted use of antibiotics
Species targeted: Dairy; Beef;
Age: Young;
Summary:
Respiratory disease are frequent in calves due to the weaning stress, transport and environmental changes. The aim of this study was isolate bacteria from 30 calves with respiratory disorders and test their antimicrobial susceptibility. Samples were collected from calves with respiratory disorders (nasal discharge) aged 6 to 9 weeks in 2 series, using sterile swabs. The study carried out on nasal discharge samples collected from calves with respiratory disorders and their antimicrobial profile testing led to the following conclusions: 1) Low susceptibility to Florfenicol is caused by previous treatments when this molecule was excessively used and without prior sensitivity testing. 2) Cefquinome may represent an emergency therapeutic antibiotic for respiratory infections in calves, but the administration should always be preceded by susceptibility testing of the isolates.

Where to find the original material: https://journals.usamvcluj.ro/index.php/veterinary/article/view/12151/0; https://doi.org/10.15835/buasvmcn-vm:12151

Country: RO

278 A New Software Programme for Data Management in Dairy Farms (Research paper – Maciuc. 2015)

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278 Research paper – Maciuc – 2015 – A New Software Programme for Data Management in Dairy Farms

In Significant Impact Groups: Precision Livestock Farming & Early detection \
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
The current paper presents the original results regarding a software programme for production and reproduction data management in dairy farms, used also in the accounting department and in the genetic breeding of bovine herds. A management system database – SGBD – which assures the independence of logical correlations between dates and their minimum redundancy – was used for this purpose. This provided a fast development and a cost-effective use of application programmes for data exploring from a complex structure and also fast access to the dates, providing them a very good security. Therefore, SGBD is an assembly of programmes which allow the users to interact with a database, designed for large amounts of information, whose management requires not only a rigorous structure but also a rational access and processing. The programme called “C.O.P & R.G” addresses farmers and units dealing with accounting and improving the milk production of dairy cattle.

Where to find the original material: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210784315001965; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aaspro.2015.08.063
Country: RO

277 – Study on the interrelation between animal welfare and production in dairy cattle (Research paper – Gavrila – 2015)

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277 Research paper – Gavrila – 2015 – Study on the interrelation between animal welfare and production in dairy cattle

In Significant Impact Groups: Other
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Definitions and importance of animal welfare are presented in this article. Among one of the definitions presented is that animal welfare is “the degree to which the requirements for physical, behavioral and psychological needs of the animal are satisfied.” Also for animals that are dependent on humans, animal welfare also entails the so-called five freedoms simultaneously: 1- ensuring access to fresh water and food; 2-ensure appropriate environment, including watering and comfort; 3- prevention of pain, injury, rapid diagnosis and treatment of wounds; 4- elimination of fear and mental suffering; 5- providing space, facilities and the company of other animals to express normal behavior. The concept of animal welfare must be made common knowledge to all the employees in the farm. The idea that animal welfare depends on their behavior and their behavior towards animals may induce or prevent fear response and undesirable emotional state should be transmitted and understood.

Where to find the original material: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Study-on-the-interrelation-between-animal-welfare-Gavrila-M%C4%83rginean/e30d80e0b4211715d47ec29809412c5630195f82;
Country: RO

276 – Interrelationships between the content of oxidative markers antioxidative status and somatic cell count in cows milk (Research paper – Andrei – 2016)

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276 Research paper – Andrei – 2016 – Interrelationships between the content of oxidative markers antioxidative status and somatic cell count in cows milk

In Significant Impact Groups: Pathogen management \ Managing sick animals; Diagnostics
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
Bovine mastitis is a major disease affecting dairy cattle worldwide. The milk collected from cows with different type of inflammation, including mastitis, is characterized by an increased number of somatic cells (SCC). The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant/oxidant status in normal cow’s milk and in subclinical mastitis milk using three parameters: total antioxidant status (TAS); levels of malondialdehyde (MDA); and levels of proteins (DNPH). Subclinical mastitis was diagnosed using an electrical conductivity method and by SCC in milk. Comparative analysis of TAS showed this parameter was on average significantly lower for mastitis milk samples. The results describing the antioxidant status were correlated with those on lipid and protein oxidative degradation. The average level of MDA in mastitis milk was higher compared with normal milk. The levels of SCC, MDA, and DNPH were significantly higher in subclinical mastitis milk compared to milk from healthy cows.

Where to find the original material: https://www.agriculturejournals.cz/web/cjas.htm?type=article&id=70_2015-CJAS; https://doi.org/10.17221/70/2015-CJAS
Country: RO