509 AQUAPROTECT by ITAVI (Farm Innovation)

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509 Farm Innovation – AQUAPROTECT by ITAVI

509 Farm Innovation
AQUAPROTECT by ITAVI
In Significant Impact Groups: Water \ Water quality
Species targeted: Poultry;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
AQUAPROTECT in an audit Excel Tool in French, for poultry advisors. It allows to check in 30 minutes the main important points about water distribution system in broilers farms and to draw recommendations for the poultry farmer to improve water management in his farm.
Where to find the original material: https://www.itavi.asso.fr/content/outil-devaluation-du-respect-des-fondamentaux-dune-bonne-gestion-de-leau-en-elevage-de;
Country: FR

507 – Impact of disinfectant water treatment (Research paper – Guichard – 2019)

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507 Research paper – GUICHARD – 2019 – Impact of disinfectant water treatment

507 Research paper
Impact of disinfectant water treatment for pigs, poultry and rabbits on thestability of antibiotics by GUICHARD P., LEFORT A.C, BORDAS A., MOREAC T., CHEVANCE A. , BLOT J., TRAVEL A., 2019 TEMA Juillet – Août – Septembre 2019 : 31-35
In Significant Impact Groups: Prudent use AB \ Veterinarian; Water
Species targeted: Poultry;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Impact of disinfectant water treatment for pigs, poultry and rabbits on the stability of antibiotics. This study confirms the impact of disinfectants on the stability of some antibiotics in the water and demonstrates the multifactorial and complex nature of this stability.
Where to find the original material: https://www.itavi.asso.fr/content/impact-de-la-desinfection-des-eaux-dabreuvement-des-porcs-volailles-et-lapins-sur-la;
Country: FR

504 Quality water factsheet by ITAVI (Farm Innovation)

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504 Farm Innovation – Quality water factsheet by ITAVI

504 Farm Innovation
Quality water factsheet by ITAVI
In Significant Impact Groups: Water \ Water quality
Species targeted: Poultry;
Age: Young;
Summary:
2p Fact sheet in French to underline the importance to check water quality to improve chick starting.
Where to find the original material: https://www.itavi.asso.fr/content/leau-de-boisson-des-volailles;
Country: FR

444 – Mitigating Antimicrobial Resistance Risks When Using Reclaimed Municipal Wastewater for Agriculture (Research paper – Hong – 2020)

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444 Research paper – Hong – 2020 – Mitigating Antimicrobial Resistance Risks When Using Reclaimed Municipal Wastewater for Agriculture

444 Research paper
Mitigating Antimicrobial Resistance Risks When Using Reclaimed Municipal Wastewater for Agriculture by Hong, P. Y., Wang, C., & Mantilla-Calderon, D. 2020 Handbook of Environmental Chemistry 91: 245-265
In Significant Impact Groups: Water \ Water quality
Species targeted: Other;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Treated wastewater can be used as an alternative water supply to mitigate our reliance on nonrenewable waters. However, concerns related to emerging contaminants such as antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) can impede efforts to push for widespread use of treated wastewater in agricultural irrigation. This chapter aims to provide a better understanding of the potential concerns by first using case studies in two countries that have already practiced water reuse. Second, we collate and analyze data that suggests that wastewater treatment plants able to achieve at least 8-log reduction in microbiological contaminants may suffice as appropriate intervention barriers for ARB dissemination to the environment. It would be prudent to adopt the precautionary principle and to implement appropriate intervention strategies and best management practices that minimize the impacts and concerns arising from the reuse of treated wastewater in agriculture.
444 Research paper – Hong – 2020 – Mitigating Antimicrobial Resistance Risks When Using Reclaimed Municipal Wastewater for Agriculture
Where to find the original material: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/698_2020_473; 10.1007/698_2020_473
Country: Singapore

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

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

Acidification of drinking water: why and how?

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In pigs and poultry, acidification of the drinking water can be a very effective tool to prevent or lower the need for antibiotics. Acidification can have multiple beneficial effects, such as improved palatability and thus water intake, improved digestion, prebiotic effect and reduction of pathogens (e.g., Salmonella). Each type of acid or acid mixture has its own specific properties. Moreover, disinfection products or other compounds present in the water can interfere or react with acids. In some cases, organic acids can cause slime formation due to growth of yeasts and fungi. Always consult your vet/advisor to discuss which acid (mixture) suits your drinking water system and water quality best. Once a suitable acid (mixture) is chosen, the correct dosage is the key to success.

How to determine the correct dosage:

1. Fill a bucket with 10l of the water to be tested.
2. Put on safety glasses and acid resistant gloves.
3. Take a disposable syringe of 10 or 20 ml and fill it with the acid (mixture) to be tested.
4. Add 5 ml of the acid (mixture) to the water and measure the pH with a pH strip or pH meter (both for sale at the pharmacy). Repeat this step until you reach the desired pH (typically around pH 4; discuss this with your vet/advisor)
5. Write down how much acid (mixture) you added to the water (= ‘x’ ml)
6. Calculate the dosage:
x millilitre of acid added to 10 litres of water =>
DOSAGE = x/10 litre of acid per 1000 litre of water
7. Repeat this procedure every time the water source or type of acid (mixture) is changed

How to take a good water sample for lab analysis?

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1. Take a bottle that is as clean as possible and rinse it several times with the water to be analysed. A number of labs also have receptacles available.
2. Wash your hands thoroughly.
3. For a sample directly from a reservoir you take a mixed sample of different subsamples. You should preferably scoop these subsamples about 30 cm below the water surface. After good mixing, the receptacle can be filled.
4. Follow the following procedure for a sample from a tap:
– To know the quality of the starting water (the source), choose a tap as close to the source as possible.
– To check the quality at the drinking points, take a sample from a tap that is as far from the source as possible.
5. Clean the tap well, preferably also with an alcohol tissue.
6. If you want to know the quality of the starting water (the source), let the tap run for some minutes. To detect problems with biofilm formation in the pipes or to check if a disinfectant works effectively, let it run only for a short time.
7. Fill the receptacle for bacteriology first, then the receptacle for chemical parameters.
8. It is important that the samples reach the lab as soon as possible. If this is not possible, make sure that the samples are kept cool (refrigerated) for storage and transportation.

275 – Water management practices in rabbit and poultry farms improve understanding of different attitudes (Research paper – Rousset – 2019)

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275 Research paper – Rousset – 2019 – Water management practices in rabbit and poultry farms improve understanding of different attitudes

Water \ Water quality
Species targeted: Poultry; Other;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
In poultry and rabbit farms, the control of water quality is an important animal health measure. Technical guides describe good water management practices, and criteria of water quality. However, the level of receptivity and application of theses advices is very different between breeders. In order to sensitize farmers effectively, a qualitative study was conducted with 11 rabbit farmers and 7 broilers farmers, to improve understanding of different attitudes to water management practices. The majority of breeders define the quality of water in an imprecise way. Four profiles have been identified that can be represented along two axes: the level of knowledge and the level awareness of the importance of water quality subject. Breeders require advices that are more personal. It will be necessary to encourage them, to guide them more. Based on these profiles, suitable supports are being built.

Where to find the original material: https://www.itavi.asso.fr/content/la-gestion-de-leau-dabreuvement-en-elevages-cunicole-et-avicole-mieux-comprendre-les;
Country: FR