89 KalfOK by ZuivelNL (Industry Innovation)

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Significant Impact Group(s): AMU reduction strategies \ Monitoring and surveillance \ Disease/health ; Pathogen management
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Young;
Outcome Parameter(s): use of antibiotics; health status
Summary: CalfOK provides insight into the rearing of all calves born on the dairy farm. It stimulates to improve the health and welfare of calves. Since 2018, every dairy farmer can request the CalfOK score of his company, if the necessary authorizations have been issued via his dairy company. Figures from MediRund, I&R, Rendac and Qlip come together, from which the key figures arise. Dairy companies promote the use of KalfOK through quality and sustainability programs. CalfOK is composed of data on births and rearing, the use of antibiotics in calves and the company health status. In total there are 12 key figures each company can score a maximum of 100 points. The result provides insight into the quality of calf rearing at the individual dairy farm, and also makes a comparison with other companies possible. Dairy farmers are required to view the CalfOK score to issue authorizations through their dairy company.
89 Industry Innovation – KalfOK by ZuivelNL
Where to find the original material: (in Dutch)
https://www.nieuweoogst.nl/nieuws/2018/12/28/kalfok-begint-te-leven-bij-veehouders;
Country: NL

89 Industry Innovation – KalfOK by ZuivelNL

88 KS Kempfarm systems by KS Kempfarm systems (Farm Innovation)

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Significant Impact Group(s): Housing and welfare \ Manure management ; Pathogen management
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Young; Adult;
Outcome Parameter(s): lung problems
Summary: A manure belt underneath the (slatted) floor is used in a stable for fattening pigs. The system is called ‘Kempfarm system’ and separates the urine from the manure. This decreases the ammonia production. The solid manure is turned out of the shed twice a day. The basis is an optimal stable climate, which prevents lung problems. Direct manure separation and daily manure removal from the barn is an advantage for this.
88 Farm Innovation – KS Kempfarm systems by KS Kempfarm systems
Where to find the original material: (in Dutch)
https://www.pigbusiness.nl/artikel/6503-investeren-omdat-het-beter-kan/;
Country: NL

88 Farm Innovation – KS Kempfarm systems by KS Kempfarm systems

51 Phages by Intralytix Omnilytixs (Farm Innovation)

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Significant Impact Group(s): Specific alternatives \ Other
Species targeted: Poultry;
Age: Young;Adult;
Summary: Bacteriophages or simply are viruses that exclusively infect bacteria. Within these bacteria, they replicate and produce new virus particles which are set free as soon as the bacteria either disintegrates or explodes. This capacity of being able to destroy bacteria makes phages powerful antimicrobials and exactly that characteristic could be exploited while treating various infectious diseases, i.e. by phage treatment.
The number of studies about phage therapy is growing, indicating that more data will become available about phage and enzybiotic efficacy and safety.
Advantages and disadvantages are discussed and the article ends with perspectives for the future. One of the most important problems before commercialization of products is the lack of clear regulations. Therefore it is essential to continue contributing necessary data, so authorities can understand the real value of their later use.
52 Farm Innovation – Phages by Intralytix Omnilytixs
Where to find the original material: (in English)
https://www.poultryworld.net/Health/Articles/2019/2/Pros-and-cons-of-using-phages-388607E/;
Country: USA

52 Farm Innovation – Phages by Intralytix Omnilytixs

49: 3 lessons in reducing antimicrobials in pigs by Trouw PDCA (Farm Innovation)

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Significant Impact Group(s): AMU reduction strategies ; Feed / gut health
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Young; Adult;
Outcome Parameter(s): Effects social and/or public health positively
Summary: Some EU forerunners in pig husbandry have been successful at reducing antimicrobials without sacrificing productivity or performance. Three antimicrobial reduction take-home messages, inspired by forerunners’ success are discussed in this article. In field studies it is shown how multi-stakeholder approach can help achieve goals while reducing their reliance on antimicrobials.
Take home message 1: benchmarking optimises success
Take home message 2: it is all about prevention
Take home message 3: an integrated approach is key
Concluding: Plan, do, check and act:
Scientific insights applied to practical approaches on customer farms show that a multi-stakeholder approach, integrating feed, farm and health management can help swine farmers achieve production goals while reducing or eliminating their reliance on antimicrobials.
49 Farm Innovation – 3 lessons in reducing antimicrobials in pigs by Trouw PDCA
Where to find the original material: (in English)
https://www.pigprogress.net/Health/Articles/2019/6/3-Lessons-to-reduce-antimicrobials-in-pigs-432402E/?cmpid=NLC%7Cpigprogress_focus%7C2019-06-21%7C3_Lessons_to_reduce_antimicrobials_in_pigs&fbclid=IwAR1VZ66yhBdm6B9dX-QjXYS27PRpllj_byYlZlcD3Ccn-63hmgaB1mU
Country: EU

49 Farm Innovation – 3 lessons in reducing antimicrobials in pigs by Trouw PDCA

47 Flock health plan by Poultry Health Service (Farm Innovation)

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Significant Impact Group(s): AMU reduction strategies ; Other
Species targeted: Poultry;
Age: Young; Adult;
Summary: Flock health plans have evolved from assurance scheme checklists to the foundations of an active partnership between farmer and vet. The benefits of a documented health plan and its potential to improve production and performance are discussed.
In the past health plans were often shelved by producers who saw them as a box-ticking exercise, required only to demonstrate that the farm complied with assurance scheme rules.
The plan is now often used as a dynamic document that not only sets out procedures but also serves to highlight issues that arise during a production cycle. The components of the plans have also changed – fuelled by the ongoing drive to cut antibiotic use.
Topics that are discussed are among others vaccination programmes, biosecurity planning and contingency planning.
47 Farm Innovation – Flock health plan by Poultry Health Service
Where to find the original material: (in English)
https://www.poultryworld.net/Nutrition/Articles/2018/5/How-to-get-the-most-from-a-poultry-flock-health-plan-287225E/;
Country: UK

47 Farm Innovation – Flock health plan by Poultry Health Service

46 GERM MAP free colostrum by Flandres Animal Health (Farm Innovation)

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Significant Impact Group(s): Feed / gut health \ Early feeding (colostrum/feed) – Early feeding (colostrum/feed)
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Young;
Summary: Survey about colostrum:
When colostrum is infected with Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP), 90% of the germs can be eliminated on-farm using a curdling process. When an externally-located centrifugation treatment is used, this rate increases to 98%. Both methods keep the required amounts of life-sustaining bioactive proteins while the prevention of intestinal infections is strongly reduced.
From the project results, it appears that farmers whose cattle have a limited infection can treat their colostrum on farm. For heavier infections external treatment is recommended.
46 Farm Innovation – GERM MAP free colostrum by Flandres Animal Health
Where to find the original material: (in English)
https://www.ilvo.vlaanderen.be/language/en-US/EN/Press-and-Media/Newsletter/Survey/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3927/Germ-free-colostrum-Reduction-of-Mycobacterium-avium-subsp-paratuberculosis-MAP-in-cow-colostrum.aspx#.XodPp4gzZPZ;
Country: BE

46 Farm Innovation – GERM MAP free colostrum by Flandres Animal Health

43 PDCA by Inagro ILVO (Farm innovation)

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Significant Impact Group(s): Biosecurity ; Pathogen management
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Outcome Parameter(s): Effects social and/or public health positively.
Summary: This demonstration project is executed by Inagro in cooperation with ILVO. PDCA (which means: Plan Do Check Act) for dairy farmers is its main topic. With the PDCA-principle a dairy farmer can develop a list with action point to work on, focused on colostrum- and transition management. Together with the farm veterinarian, advisors and other important people they create a strength-weakness overview of a farm. Based on this overview the farmer starts working with the PDCA-principle.
43 Farm Innovation – PDCA by Inagro ILVO
Where to find the original material: (in Dutch)
Country: BE

43 Farm Innovation – PDCA by Inagro ILVO

42 Antibiotic guidance by AMCRA (Farm Innovation)

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Significant Impact Group(s): AMU reduction strategies ; Pathogen management
Species targeted: Pigs; Poultry; Dairy; Beef; Sheep;
Age: Young; Adult;
Outcome Parameter(s): Effects social and/or public health positively.
Summary: Monitoring and use of antibiotics – Current situation and recommendations for the future:
Advices and legislation are discussed on this website, by providing PDF’s with information per theme. Due to the extent of these documents, reference is made to the website. Topics which are discussed vary from “Advice: use of humanly licensed antibiotics in animals” to “Advice: measures towards responsible antibiotic use in racing pigeons” and many more.
42 Farm Innovation – Antibiotic guidance by AMCRA
Where to find the original material: (in Dutch)
https://www.amcra.be/nl/adviezen-en-wetgeving;
Country: BE

42 Farm Innovation – Antibiotic guidance by AMCRA

35 French national mastitis plan by French Dairy Board (Farm Innovation)

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Significant Impact Group(s): AMU reduction strategies ; Other
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Young;Adult;
Summary: The mastitis plan:
Dairy production must meet the double challenge of competitiveness and quality. Mastitis, which is a major daily concern for breeders, affects working conditions, the quality of milk (especially the “somatic cells” criterion) and even income. Mastitis is still a hot topic for the dairy industry. The ambition of the national project “preventing and reducing mastitis in dairy farming” is to bring together experts in this area, to update, strengthen technical knowledge and provide all the elements for better mastitis control.
Topics are: What is mastitis, figures key, cell observatory, solve mastitis, economic impact, breeders testimonials. The mastitis plan also contains recent scientific articles and publications on mastitis. Another part is a tool box with ‘anti-mastitis habits’ which can be used on-farm.
Several PDF’s are attached to the website.
35 Farm Innovation – French national mastitis plan by French Dairy Board
Where to find the original material: (in French)
https://les-mammites-j-anticipe.com/;
Country: FR

35 Farm Innovation – French national mastitis plan by French Dairy Board

34 Ecoantibio by French Agricultural Ministry (Farm Innovation)

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Significant Impact Group(s): AMU reduction strategies ; Other
Species targeted: Pigs; Poultry; Dairy; Beef; Sheep;
Age: Young; Adult;
Summary: Infographic – Ecoantibio: reducing the use of veterinary antibiotics:
The Ecoantibio plan has enabled a reduction of 39% in veterinary antibiotics in 6 years , all animal sectors combined. The 1st ecoantibio plan 2012-2016 aimed to reduce the use of antibiotics in animals by 25% in 5 years; The 2nd ecoantibio plan 2017-2021 aims to consolidate this result by continuing efforts; 2 million euros per year are devoted to research projects, training and awareness campaigns.
34 Farm Innovation – Ecoantibio by French Agricultural Ministry
Where to find the original material: (in French)
https://agriculture.gouv.fr/infographie-ecoantibio-reduire-lutilisation-des-antibiotiques-veterinaires-0;
Country: FR

34 Farm Innovation – Ecoantibio by French Agricultural Ministry