482 – Prevalence of Enteropathogens in Suckling and Weaned Piglets with Diarrhoea in Southern Germany (Research paper – Wieler – 2001)

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482 Research paper – Wieler – 2001 – Prevalence of Enteropathogens in Suckling and Weaned Piglets with Diarrhoea in Southern Ge

482 Research paper
Prevalence of Enteropathogens in Suckling and Weaned Piglets with Diarrhoea in Southern Germany by Wieler, L.H., Ilieff, A., Herbst, W., Bauer, C., Vieler, E., Bauerfeind, Failing, K., Klös, H., Wengert, D., Baljer, G., and H. Zahner 2001 J Vet Med B Infect Dis Vet Public Health Mar: 151–159
In Significant Impact Groups: Feed / gut health
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Young;
Summary:
Diarrhoea caused by infectious agents is responsible for large economic losses in pig production farms, especially in suckling and weaned piglets. Coronavirus and rotavirus, as well as enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), are described as the most frequent viral and bacterial enteropathogens, respectively. Of the metazoic parasites of piglets, Isospora suis and Cryptosporidium parvum are considered the most prevalent. This study underlines the fact that despite the hygienic, technical and immune preventive efforts during the last years, enteropathogens are still common in German piglet production units.
Where to find the original material: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7165639/pdf/ZPH-48-151.pdf; https://dx.doi.org/10.1111%2Fj.1439-0450.2001.00431.x
Country: DE

481 – Review: Dietary fiber utilization and its effects on physiological functions and gut health of swine (Research report – Jha – 2015)

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481 Research report – Jha – 2015 – Review_Dietary fiber utilization and its effects on physiological functions and gut health of swine

481 Research report
Review: Dietary fiber utilization and its effects on physiological functions and gut health of swine by Jha, R., and J.D. Berrocoso 2015 Animal Sep: 1441–1452
In Significant Impact Groups: Feed / gut health \ Feed composition
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
This review provides relevant information on the utilization of dietary fiber (DF) by pigs and its effects on gut physiological functions, microbiota and health. This review delivers in-depth insight on both negative and positive effects of different fibers inclusion in swine diets. The DF lowers nutrient digestibility in swine. But, the fermentation of DF in the gut affects positively by modulating gut environment and potentially favoring ‘beneficial bacteria’, thereby improving gut health of pigs. These insights will help swine nutritionists and researchers in nutrition programing for better gut health of pigs by utilizing dietary fiber from different sources.
Where to find the original material: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4574174/pdf/S1751731115000919a.pdf; https://dx.doi.org/10.1017%2FS1751731115000919
Country: US

480 – Lindberg – 2014 – Fiber effects in nutrition and gut health in pigs (Research report – Lindberg – 2014)

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480 Research report – Lindberg – 2014 – Lindberg – 2014 – Fiber effects in nutrition and gut health in pigs

480 Research report
Lindberg – 2014 – Fiber effects in nutrition and gut health in pigs by Lindberg, J.E. 2014 Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology 5: 15
In Significant Impact Groups: Feed / gut health \ Feed composition
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Fiber intake will have an impact on the expression of intestinal epithelial heat-shock proteins in the pig. Heat-shock proteins have an important physiological role in the gut and carry out crucial housekeeping functions in order to maintain the mucosal barrier integrity. Thus, there are increasing evidence showing that fiber can have prebiotic effects in pigs due to interactions with the gut micro-environment and the gut associated immune system. Corn and soybean meal are the main staples in the diet for pigs and poultry, providing most of the energy and nutrients needed. It is argued that although other cereals, such as wheat, and by-products, such as rice bran and distiller’s grains, are used as alternative feedstuffs in part of the world the quantities available are not sufficient to replace corn and soybean meal in the global pig and poultry industry.
Where to find the original material: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3975931/pdf/2049-1891-5-15.pdf; https://dx.doi.org/10.1186%2F2049-1891-5-15
Country: SE

478 – Review: Are we using probiotics correctly in post-weaning piglets? (Research paper – Barba-Vidal – 2018)

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478 Research paper – Barba-Vidal – 2018 – Review_ _Are we using probiotics correctly in post-weaning piglets

478 Research paper
Review: Are we using probiotics correctly in post-weaning piglets? by Barba-Vidal, E., Martín-Orúe, S.M., and L. Castillejos 2018 Animal 12: 2489-2498
In Significant Impact Groups: Specific alternatives \ Pre-/probiotics; Feed / gut health
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Young;
Summary:
This review critically examines the use of probiotics in post-weaning piglets, focusing on challenge situations, and proposes potential strategies to increase consistency in probiotic effects. Given the current lack of reproducibility commonly described with probiotic use, this approach could have significant positive effects upon the efficacy of probiotic products and economic viability of the swine industry. Furthermore, it aims to be useful to swine nutritionists, researchers and the additive industry to critically consider their approach when developing or using probiotic strategies in weaning piglets.
Where to find the original material: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/animal/article/review-are-we-using-probiotics-correctly-in-postweaning-piglets/241AE85C85278975794CC573A3B94291#; https://doi.org/10.1017/s1751731118000873
Country: ES

477 – Using probiotics to improve swine gut health and nutrient utilization (Research paper – Liao – 2017)

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477 Research paper – Liao – 2017 – Using probiotics to improve swine gut health and nutrient utilization

477 Research paper
Using probiotics to improve swine gut health and nutrient utilization by Liao, S.F., and M. Nyachoti 2017 Animal Nutrition Dec: 331–343
In Significant Impact Groups: Specific alternatives \ Pre-/probiotics; Feed / gut health
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Beyond its physiological function as the alimentary canal for nutrient digestion and absorption, pig’s gastro-intestinal tract (GIT) is also one of the largest organs that helps animal’s immune function, because by nature the gut is animal’s first line of defense against the microbial pressure from its environment, especially the invasive pathogens from the GIT lumen. Activation of the GIT immune system incurs the direct cost of producing a diverse set of specialized immune cells and signaling molecules, as well as the losses in the efficiency of GIT digestive function. Therefore, only a healthy gut can lead to a healthy pig. And only a healthy pig can utilize dietary nutrients efficiently for tissue accretion, and lead to a better production performance and, thus, a higher return on investment for swine producers. This review paper aims to provide some much needed up-to-date knowledge and comprehensive references for swine nutritionists and producers to refer to before making prudent decisions and for scientists and researchers to develop better commercial products.
Where to find the original material: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5941265/pdf/main.pdf; https://dx.doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.aninu.2017.06.007
Country: US

476 – A review of the effects of dietary organic acids fed to swine (Research report – Suiryanrayna – 2015)

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476 Research report – Suiryanrayna – 2015 – A review of the effects of dietary organic acids fed to swine

476 Research report
A review of the effects of dietary organic acids fed to swine by Suiryanrayna, M.V.A.N., and J.V. Ramana 2015 Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology 6: 11-Jan
In Significant Impact Groups: Feed / gut health \ Feed additives and supplements; Specific alternatives
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Young;
Summary:
The weaning transition is a complex period during which the piglets have to cope up with abrupt separation from their mother, mixing with other litters in a usually new environment and turning over to a less digestible solid creep feed to highly digestible liquid milk. Early weaned piglets are (3–4 weeks age) exposed to stress with a reduced feed intake, little or no weight gain. This post weaning lag period is due to a limited digestive and absorptive capacity due to insufficient production of hydrochloric acid, pancreatic enzymes and sudden changes in feed consistency and intake. The aim of this review is to evaluate the response of weaned piglets, growing pigs and reproductive m sows to dietary organic acids as illustrated in terms of performance, i.e., growth rate, feed intake and feed utilization. In addition, reasons for varying responses to and possible modes of action of organic acids will be discussed.
Where to find the original material: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4618844/pdf/40104_2015_Article_42.pdf; https://dx.doi.org/10.1186%2Fs40104-015-0042-z
Country: IN

474 – Rearing healthy calves by Dairy Australia (Tools & Checklists)

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474 Tools & Checklists – Rearing healthy calves by Dairy Australia

474 Tools & Checklists
Rearing healthy calves by Dairy Australia
In Significant Impact Groups: Young stock Management and early rearing
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Young stock
Summary:
The way we care for all calves on dairy farms can have major and long lasting effects: not just at the farm level, but throughout the industry, where issues such as animal welfare, animal diseases and food safety can have significant consequences. Rearing Healthy Calves provides a practical guide to all aspects of calf management on Australian dairy farms. It includes contributions from a wide range of experts including farmers, animal scientists and veterinarians to identify best practices in calf rearing to ensure their health and well-being. Dairy farmers make decisions every day that can affect the health and welfare of their calves. This manual combines clear and concise explanations with practical examples to help you see a range of approaches in action.

Where to find the original material: https://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/resource-repository/2020/07/09/rearing-healthy-calves-manual–second-edition
Country: Australia;

473 – Post weaning diarrhea in pigs – Risk factors and non-colistin-based control strategies (Research paper – Rhouma – 2017)

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473 Research paper – Rhouma – 2017 – Post weaning diarrhea in pigs_ risk factors and non-colistin-based control strategies

473 Research paper
Post weaning diarrhea in pigs: risk factors and non-colistin-based control strategies by Rhouma, M., Fairbrother, J.M., Beaudry, F., and A. Letellier 2017 Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 59: 31
In Significant Impact Groups: Pathogen management \ Managing sick animals; Targeted use of antibiotics; Feed / gut health
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Young;
Summary:
Post-weaning diarrhea (PWD) due to Escherichia coli is an economically important disease in pig production worldwide, affecting pigs during the first 2 weeks after weaning and characterized by sudden death or diarrhea, dehydration, and growth retardation in surviving piglets. Furthermore, many stress factors associated with the weaning period, such as removal from the sow, dietary changes, adapting to a new environment, mixing of pigs from different farms and histological changes in the small intestine, may negatively affect the response of immune system and lead to an intestinal gut dysfunction in pigs.
Where to find the original material: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5437690/pdf/13028_2017_Article_299.pdf; https://dx.doi.org/10.1186%2Fs13028-017-0299-7
Country: CA

472 – Case–control study of pathogens involved in piglet diarrhea (Research paper – Ruiz – 2016)

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472 Research paper – Ruiz – 2016 – Case–control study of pathogens invo

472 Research paper
Case–control study of pathogens involved in piglet diarrhea by Ruiz, V.L.A., Bersano, J.G., Carvalho, A.F., Catroxo, M.H.B., Chiebao, D.P., Gregori, F., Miyashiro, S., Nassar, A.F.C., Oliveira, T.M.F.S., 2016 BMC Research Notes 9: 22
In Significant Impact Groups: Pathogen management \ Feed / gut health
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Young;
Summary:
Diarrhea in piglets can be caused by several pathogenic agents, including Campylobacter spp., Clostridium perfringens, Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., group A rotavirus (RV-A), coronaviruses (transmissible gastroenteritis virus—TGEV; porcine epidemic diarrhea virus—PEDV), as well as by nematode and protozoan parasites. However, most studies have focused on a few or only one agent and consequently our understanding of the relative importance of pathogens and other factors may have strong biases.
Where to find the original material: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4710041/pdf/13104_2015_Article_1751.pdf
Country: BR

470 – Strategies to improve the growth and homogeneity of growing-finishing pigs – Feeder space and feeding management (Research paper – Lopez-Verge – 2018)

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470 Research paper – Lopez-Verge – 2018 – Strategies to improve the growth and homogeneity of growing-finishing pigs_feeder space and feeding management

470 Research paper
Strategies to improve the growth and homogeneity of growing-finishing pigs: feeder space and feeding management by Lopez-Verge, S., Gasa, J., Temple, D., Bonet, J., Coma, J., and D. Sola-Oriol 2018 Porcine Health Management 4: 09-Jan
In Significant Impact Groups: Feed / gut health \ Feeding management; Precision Livestock Farming & Early detection
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
The aim was to test two strategies to improve the growth rate of the slow-growth pigs and to increase the batch’s homogeneity at slaughter. In Trial 1 a total of 264 weaned piglets were distributed into 24pens (11 piglets/pen) according to sex and initial body weight (BW) for the transition period (T; 28 d to 64 d).
470 Research paper – Lopez-Verge – 2018 – Strategies to improve the growth and homogeneity of growing-finishing pigs – Feeder space and feeding management
Where to find the original material: https://porcinehealthmanagement.biomedcentral.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s40813-018-0090-9.pdf; https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-018-0090-9
Country: ES