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

44 Somatic cell count as a decision tool for selective dry cow therapy in Italy (Research paper; Zecconi, 2018)

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Significant Impact Group(s): AMU reduction strategies ; Pathogen management
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Outcome Parameter(s): Udder health status
Summary: It is crucial to define a consistent and approved procedure to identify cows that need to be treated in a selective dry cow therapy approach. Somatic cell counts (SCC) from milk test records are a convenient, accurate and certified method. SCC values obtained before drying off or calculated as the average of lactation records can be used. The thresholds of 100,000 cells for primiparous cows and of 200,000 cells for pluriparous cows are suggested as an efficient and sustainable decision tool.
44 Research paper – Zecconi – 2018 – Somatic cell count as a decision tool for selective dry cow therapy in Italy
Where to find the original material:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1828051X.2018.1532328; https://doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2018.1532328
Country: IT

44 Research paper – Zecconi – 2018 – Somatic cell count as a decision tool for selective dry cow therapy in Italy

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

41 Reduction of Veterinary Antimicrobial Use in the Netherlands. The Dutch Success Model (Research paper; Speksnijder, 2014)

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Significant Impact Group(s): AMU reduction strategies \ Legislation and incentives; Government ; Prudent use AB
Species targeted: Pigs; Poultry; Dairy; Beef; Sheep;
Outcome Parameter(s): Reduced AMU; Decrease in the use of antimicrobials [defined doses per animal year (DDD/Y)]
Summary: Veterinary overuse of antimicrobials contributes to the selection and spread of antimicrobial resistance which poses a public health risk. A series of events and discoveries of significant reservoirs of antimicrobial resistant pathogens in the Netherlands resulted in a successful collaboration between government and stakeholders to reduce antimicrobial use in farm animals. Total use of antimicrobials in farm animals in the Netherlands decreased with 56% in the period 2007–2012. A combination of compulsory and voluntary measures and reduction goals resulted in this decrease.
41 Research paper – Speksnijder – 2014 – Reduction of Veterinary Antimicrobial Use in the Netherlands_The Dutch Success Model
Where to find the original material:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/zph.12167; https://doi.org/10.1111/zph.12167
Country: NL

41 Research paper – Speksnijder – 2014 – Reduction of Veterinary Antimicrobial Use in the Netherlands_The Dutch Success Model

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

27 Quantitative assessment of antimicrobial resistance in livestock during the course of a nationwide antimicrobial use reduction in the Netherlands (Research paper; Dorado-Garcia, 2016)

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Significant Impact Group(s): AMU reduction strategies \ Monitoring and surveillance \ Antibiotic use
Species targeted: Pigs; Poultry; Dairy;
Age: Different for different species;
Outcome Parameter(s): Antimicrobial resistance
Summary: Evidence presented indicates that drug use history and co-selection of resistance are key elements
for perpetuation of resistance. Data suggest that recent Dutch policies aimed at reducing total use of antimicrobials and restricting the use of critically important antimicrobials have decreased E. coli resistance in the pig and veal calf production sectors while the impact on the dairy cattle and poultry sectors is less clear.
27 Research paper – Dorado-García – 2016 – Quantitative assessment of antimicrobial resistance in livestock during the course of a nationwide antimicrobi
Where to find the original material:
https://academic.oup.com/jac/article/71/12/3607/2631265; https://doi.org/10.1093/jac/dkw308
Country: NL

27 Research paper – Dorado-García – 2016 – Quantitative assessment of antimicrobial resistance in livestock during the course of a nationwide antimicrobi

25 Antimicrobial use policy change in preweaned dairy calves and its impact on antimicrobial resistance in commensal Escherichia coli: a cross sectional and ecological study ( Research paper; Afema, 2019)

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Significant Impact Group(s): AMU reduction strategies \ Legislation and incentives ; Prudent use AB

Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Young;
Outcome Parameter(s): Declining trend in resistance to most antimicrobials during and after policy changes
Summary: Based on feedback and interaction between study investigators, farm management and consulting veterinarians, a new policy was implemented to reduce antimicrobial use in calves. We investigated the effects of these policy changes in antimicrobial use on resistance in commensal Escherichia coli. In general, there was a declining trend in resistance to most antimicrobials during and after policy changes were implemented, except for ampicillin, ciprofloxacin, ceftiofur and gentamicin.
25 Research paper – Afema – 2019 – Antimicrobial use policy change in preweaned dairy calves and its impact on antimicrobial resistance in commensal Escherichia coli_ a cross sectional and ecological study by Afema, J.A., Davis, M.A. and W.M. Sischo 2019 BMC Microbiology 19: 217 (14p.)
Where to find the original material:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12866-019-1576-6; https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-019-1576-6
Country: US

25 Research paper – Afema – 2019 – Antimicrobial use policy change in preweaned dairy calves and its impact on antimicrobial resistance in commensal Escherichia coli_ a cross sectional and ecological study

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

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