438 – Detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and their resistance genes in wastewater surface water and drinking water biofilms (Research paper – Schwartz – 2003)

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438 Research paper – Schwartz – 2003 – Detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and their resistance genes in wastewater surface water and drinking water biofilms

438 Research paper
Detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and their resistance genes in wastewater, surface water, and drinking water biofilms by Schwartz, T., Kohnen, W., Jansen, B., & Obst, U. 2003 FEMS Microbiology Ecology 43: 325-335
In Significant Impact Groups: Other
Species targeted: Other;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
In addition to wastewater, biofilms were also investigated in drinking water from river bank filtrate to estimate the occurrence of resistant bacteria and their resistance genes, thus indicating possible transfer from wastewater and surface water to the drinking water distribution network. The vanA gene was found not only in wastewater biofilms but also in drinking water biofilms in the absence of enterococci, indicating possible gene transfer to autochthonous drinking water bacteria.
438 Research paper – Schwartz – 2003 – Detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and their resistance genes in wastewater surface water and drinking water biofilms
Where to find the original material: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168649602004440; 10.1016/S0168-6496(02)00444-0
Country: DE

437 – Antibiotic resistance genes from livestock waste -occurrence dissemination and treatment (Research paper – He – 2020)

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437 Research paper – He – 2020 – Antibiotic resistance genes from livestock waste_occurrence dissemination and treatment

437 Research paper
Antibiotic resistance genes from livestock waste: occurrence, dissemination, and treatment by He, Y., Yuan, Q., Mathieu, J., Stadler, L., Senehi, N., Sun, R., & Alvarez, P. J. J. 2020 npj Clean Water 3: 11-Jan
In Significant Impact Groups: Other
Species targeted: Poultry; Dairy; Pigs; Beef; Sheep; Other;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Antibiotics are widely used in animal husbandry, and various types of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) are frequently detected in livestock waste around the world. Conventional livestock waste treatment processes do not completely remove ARGs, resulting in their release to soil and water environments. Various exposure routes of these ARGs to humans, including inhalation and ingestion of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) that harbor them, may be contributing to the rise in resistant clinical infections that are increasingly difficult to treat with antibiotics. In this review, we assess the occurrence and variability of ARGs in livestock wastes and their potential propagation pathways to human pathogens.
437 Research paper – He – 2020 – Antibiotic resistance genes from livestock waste- occurrence dissemination and treatment
Where to find the original material: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41545-020-0051-0; 10.1038/s41545-020-0051-0
Country: Global

426 – Toward innovative tools of intervention and decision aid to control mammary infections in small ruminants breeding (Research paper – Cremoux – 2018)

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426 Research paper – Cremoux – 2018 – Toward innovative tools of intervention and decision aid to control mammary infections in small ruminants breeding

426 Research paper
Toward innovative tools of intervention and decision aid to control mammary infections in small ruminants breeding by Cremoux R., Lagriffoul G., Allain C., Alaoui-Sossé L., Astruc J.M., Batut E., Bergonier D., Brun-Lafleur L., Clément V., Couzy C., Foucras. 2018 Innovations Agronomiques : 99-114
In Significant Impact Groups: Pathogen management \ Prudent use AB
Species targeted: Other; Sheep;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
In small ruminants, management tools for the control of mammary infections must be rethought, taking into account their animal specificities as well as management, equipment or work organization. The study integrated the inputs of observation, as a central element of the work of breeders and advisors, and various innovative technological solutions or automated recordings now available or in development as diagnostic tools (molecular bacteriology, cell counts, infrared spectra, clinical examination of the udder and the teat) and in terms of milking ability and milking conditions (use of milk kinetics recordings or vacuum fluctuations and thermography). In a context of antibiotics use reduction, criteria for the selection of animals to be cured (or culled) have been proposed. New phenotypes have been explored for a better understanding of the risk factors associated with milking. Finally, after studying the genetic progress and economic impact, the inclusion of new traits in selection schemes was carried out (somatic cell counts) or proposed to improve the resistance of animals to mammary infections.
426 Research paper – Cremoux – 2018 – Toward innovative tools of intervention and decision aid to control mammary infections in small ruminants breeding
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Where to find the original material: https://hal-agrocampus-ouest.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-01849033
Country: FR

425 – Strategies to Combat Antibiotic Resistance in the Wastewater Treatment Plants (Research paper – Barancheshme – 2018)

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425 Research paper – Barancheshme – 2018 – Strategies to Combat Antibiotic Resistance in the Wastewater Treatment Plants

425 Research paper
Strategies to Combat Antibiotic Resistance in the Wastewater Treatment Plants by Barancheshme, F., & Munir, M. 2018 Frontiers in Microbiology 8: 12-Jan
In Significant Impact Groups: Water
Species targeted: Other;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
The main goal of this manuscript is to review different treatment strategies and mechanisms for combating the antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) and antibiotic resistant genes (ARGs) in the wastewater environment. The high amount of antibiotics is released into the wastewater that may promote selection of ARB and ARGs which find their way into natural environments. In order to find solutions to control dissemination of antibiotic resistance in the environment, it is important to (1) study innovative strategies in large scale and over a long time to reach an actual evaluation, (2) develop risk assessment studies to precisely understand occurrence and abundance of ARB/ARGs so that their potential risks to human health can be determined, and (3) consider operating and environmental factors that affect the efficiency of each treatment mechanism.
425 Research paper – Barancheshme – 2018 – Strategies to Combat Antibiotic Resistance in the Wastewater Treatment Plants
Where to find the original material: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2017.02603/full; 10.3389/fmicb.2017.02603

Country: USA

424 – Microbial Diversity and Antimicrobial Resistance Profile in Microbiota From Soils of Conventional and Organic Farming Systems (Research paper – Armalytė – 2019)

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424 Research paper – Armalytė – 2019 – Microbial Diversity and Antimicrobial Resistance Profile in Microbio

424 Research paper
Microbial Diversity and Antimicrobial Resistance Profile in Microbiota From Soils of Conventional and Organic Farming Systems by Armalytė, J., Skerniškytė, J., Bakienė, E., Krasauskas, R., Šiugždinienė, R., Kareivienė, V., Kerzienė, S., Klimienė, I., Sužiedėlienė, 2019 Frontiers in Microbiology 10: 12-Jan
In Significant Impact Groups: Prudent use AB \ None Other
Species targeted: Other;
Age: Young;
Summary:
Soil is one of the biggest reservoirs of microbial diversity, yet the processes that define the community dynamics are not fully understood. Apart from soil management being vital for agricultural purposes, it is also considered a favorable environment for the evolution and development of antimicrobial resistance, which is due to its high complexity and ongoing competition between the microorganisms. Different approaches to agricultural production might have specific outcomes for soil microbial community composition and antibiotic resistance phenotype. Therefore in this study we aimed to compare the soil microbiota and its resistome in conventional and organic farming systems that are continually influenced by the different treatment (inorganic fertilizers and pesticides vs. organic manure and no chemical pest management). The comparison of the soil microbial communities revealed no major differences among the main phyla of bacteria between the two farming styles with similar soil structure and pH.
424 Research paper – Armalytė – 2019 – Microbial Diversity and Antimicrobial Resistance Profile in Microbio
Where to find the original material: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2019.00892/full; 10.3389/fmicb.2019.00892
Country: Lithuania

423 – Comparing Farm Biosecurity and Antimicrobial Use in H (Research paper – Caekebeke – 2020)

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423 Research paper – Caekebeke – 2020 – Comparing Farm Biosecurity and Antimicrobial Use in H

423 Research paper
Comparing Farm Biosecurity and Antimicrobial Use in High-Antimicrobial-Consuming Broiler and Pig Farms in the Belgian–Dutch Border Region by Caekebeke, N., Jonquiere, F. J., Ringenier, M., Tobias, T. J., Postma, M., van den Hoogen, A., Houben, M. A. M., Velkers, F. C., Sleeckx, N., 2020 Veterinary Science 7: 11-Jan
In Significant Impact Groups: Biosecurity \Internal biosecurity; Animal
Species targeted: Pigs; Poultry;
Age: Young;
Summary:
On average, more biosecurity measures were implemented on Dutch farms, compared to Belgian farms in both animal species. In addition, more opportunities were found to increase the level of internal biosecurity compared to external biosecurity in both countries. There was a substantial difference in AMU between farms from both countries. In both poultry and pig production, the majority of antimicrobials used were extended-spectrum penicillins. Compared to Belgian farms, Dutch poultry farms used high amounts of (fluoro)quinolones (1 and 15% of total AMU, respectively). None of the production parameters between broiler farms differed significantly, but in pig production, weaning age in Belgian farms (median: 23) was lower than in Dutch farms (median: 27). These results indicate considerable room for improvement in both countries and animal species. Farm-specific preventive strategies can contribute to lowering the risk for animal disease and hence the need for AMU.
423 Research paper – Caekebeke – 2020 – Comparing Farm Biosecurity and Antimicrobial Use in H
Where to find the original material: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/345942229_Comparing_Farm_Biosecurity_and_Antimicrobial_Use_in_High-Antimicrobial-Consuming_Broiler_and_Pig_Farms_in_the_Belgian-Dutch_Border_Region; Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Country: Belgium; Netherlands

421 – Vaccination schedules in small ruminant farms (Research paper – Lacastaa – 2015)

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421 Research paper – Lacastaa – 2015 – Vaccination schedules in small ruminant farms

421 Research paper
Vaccination schedules in small ruminant farms by D.Lacastaa, L.M.Ferrera, J.J.Ramosa, J.M.Gonzálezb, A.Ortína, G.C.Fthenakisc, 2015 Veterinary Microbiology 181: 34-46
In Significant Impact Groups: Pathogen management \ Vaccination
Species targeted: Sheep;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
Development and implementation of health management plans is the cornerstone of profitable farms; prevention of microbial diseases by means of vaccination is an integral part of such a plan. In every production type and management system in small ruminants, microbial diseases have a major significance, hence their proper control must be based in good health management practices, including use of effective and safe vaccines. The article reviews and discusses vaccination programs and latest advances in development of vaccines against diseases that cause major economic losses in small ruminants.
421 Research paper – Lacastaa – 2015 – Vaccination schedules in small ruminant farms
Where to find the original material: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378113515002801?via%3Dihub; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetmic.2015.07.018
Country: ES

420 – The use of inulin in poultry feeding – A review (Research paper – Bucław – 2016)

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420 Research paper – Bucław – 2016 – The use of inulin in poultry feeding_ a review

420 Research paper
The use of inulin in poultry feeding: a review. by Bucław M. 2016 Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition 100: 1015-1022
In Significant Impact Groups: Feed / gut health \ Feed additives and supplements
Species targeted: Poultry;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
Since the European Union enforced the ban on antibiotic growth promoters in 2006, the research has been focused on natural feed additives which would have a proven positive impact on both production and animal health. Inulin is both the most commonly used and the most effective probiotic additive. The mechanism of inulin interactions with the avian body is complex, multidirectional and not fully understood. Despite a number of unresolved issues, many authors have demonstrated the positive impact of inulin on the host organism. The reports on inulin effects on the body and performance of poultry are often contradictory, as the effectiveness of this prebiotic is strongly dependent on the type and dose used, and the duration of its administration.
420 Research paper – Bucław – 2016 – The use of inulin in poultry feeding_ a review
Where to find the original material: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jpn.12484; https://doi.org/10.1111/jpn.12484
Country: PL

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