449 – Effect of welfare standards and biosecurity practices on antimicrobial use in beef cattle (Research report – Diana – 2020)

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449 Research report – Diana – 2020 – Effect of welfare standards and biosecurity practices on antimicrobial use in beef cattle

449 Research report
Effect of welfare standards and biosecurity practices on antimicrobial use in beef cattle by Diana, A., Lorenzi, V., Penasa, M., Magni, E., Alborali, G. L., Bertocchi, L., & De Marchi, M. 2020 Scientific Reports 10: 13-Jan
In Significant Impact Groups: Housing and welfare \ Weaning age and management; Biosecurity
Species targeted: Beef;
Age: Young; Adult;
Summary:
This study aimed to investigate the impact of welfare standards and biosecurity on AMU in beef cattle. Data on performance traits and AMU were collected over a 3.5 year time from 27 specialised beef farms and a treatment incidence was calculated using the defined daily dose for animals. An on-farm assessment was carried out. The highest average score was obtained for the welfare section (76%) followed by emergency management (39%) and biosecurity (24%). This suggests that major focus on strategies for the implementation of biosecurity measures and emergency management is needed, due to the low scores reported. A statistically significant lower AMU was observed with improved level of welfare. These results may be helpful for farm benchmarking and highlight the importance of improved animal welfare for an efficient antimicrobial stewardship
449 Research report – Diana – 2020 – Effect of welfare standards and biosecurity practices on antimicrobial use in beef cattle
Where to find the original material: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33262402/; 10.1038/s41598-020-77838-w
Country: IT

442 – Use of antimicrobials in food animals and impact of transmission of antimicrobial resistance on humans (Research paper – Ma – 2020)

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442 Research paper – Ma – 2020 – Use of antimicrobials in food animals and impact of transmission of antimicrobial resistance on humans

442 Research paper
Use of antimicrobials in food animals and impact of transmission of antimicrobial resistance on humans by Ma, F., Xu, S., Tang, Z., Li, Z., & Zhang, L. 2020 Biosafety and Health : 07-Jan
In Significant Impact Groups: AMU reduction strategies \ Legislation and incentives; Government
Species targeted: Pigs; Poultry; Dairy; Beef;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Humans can acquire antimicrobial resistance from drugs through the food chain or the environment (contaminated water, air, soil, or manure). While antimicrobials have been regular supplements in animal feed that maintain health and improve productivity of livestock, their over-use in feeding forage has led to a rise in antibacterial resistance. This review summarizes the current use of antimicrobials in livestock, the harmful effects of antimicrobial resistance, and the comprehensive combat measures.
442 Research paper – Ma – 2020 – Use of antimicrobials in food animals and impact of transmission of antimicrobial resistance on humans
Where to find the original material: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590053620301099?via%3Dihub; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bsheal.2020.09.004
Country: CN

439 – Industrial food animal production antimicrobial resistance and human health (Research paper – Silbergeld – 2008)

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439 Research paper – Silbergeld – 2008 – Industrial food animal production antimicrobial resistance and human health

439 Research paper
Industrial food animal production, antimicrobial resistance, and human health by Silbergeld, E. K., Graham, J., & Price, L. B. 2008 Annual Review of Public Health 29: 151-169
In Significant Impact Groups: AMU reduction strategies \ Legislation and incentives; Food supply chain and markets
Species targeted: Pigs; Poultry; Dairy; Beef;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
1. The use of antimicrobials as feed additives in food animal production is a major cause of increasing antimicrobial resistance in human pathogens. This use accounts for much of total drug production and is increasing worldwide.2. Agricultural antimicrobial use results in the exposure of farmers, farm workers, rural communities, and the general public to antimicrobial resistant pathogens, as well as contamination of air, water, and soils near food animal production sites.3. For public health, the most significant impact of agricultural antimicrobial use is the expansion of reservoirs of resistance because these genes can be transferred widely among microbial communities.4. Reducing or banning agricultural antimicrobial use can reduce risks of antimicrobial resistance in the food supply.5. Disposal of animal waste is a major route of environmental contamination by antimicrobials and resistance determinants.6. Farmers and farm workers are at significantly increased risks of infection by antimicrobial-resistant bacteria; they may serve as entry points for the general community and transfers into health care settings
439 Research paper – Silbergeld – 2008 – Industrial food animal production antimicrobial resistance and human health
Where to find the original material: https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/full/10.1146/annurev.publhealth.29.020907.090904; 10.1146/annurev.publhealth.29.020907.090904
Country: USA

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

429 DRYSIST by OPP Group & Castañe (Industry Innovation)

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429 Industry Innovation – DRYSIST by OPP Group & Castañe

429 Industry Innovation
DRYSIST by OPP Group & Castañe
In Significant Impact Groups: Biosecurity \External biosecurity; Vehicles; Pathogen management
Species targeted: Pigs; Poultry; Dairy; Beef; Sheep;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Drysist is a thermal disinfection system for animal transport vehicles that allows the programming of the minimum temperatures to be reached inside the truck and the effective disinfection time. The thermal disinfection is complemented by a disinfectant mist in the lower parts of the truck and by a manual disinfection of the truck cabin
Where to find the original material: http://oppgroup.com/productos-y-servicios/drysist/;
Country: ES

416 Guide for vaccinations against E Coli mastitis by SEGES (Tools & Checklists)

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416 ToolsChecklists – Guide for vaccinations against E Coli mastitis by SEGES

416 Tools & Checklists
Guide for vaccinations against E.Coli mastitis by SEGES
In Significant Impact Groups:
Species targeted: Dairy;
Summary:
The checklist is a quick guide to vaccinate dairy cows against E. Coli mastitis. The guide covers all details from the important diagnostic, planning, how to handle the vaccine, how to do the practical part, when to vaccinate and possible side effects.
416 ToolsChecklists – Guide for vaccinations against E Coli mastitis by SEGES
Where to find the original material: https://www.landbrugsinfo.dk/-/media/landbrugsinfo/public/8/8/0/sop_vaccination.pdf;

Country: Denmark;

415 – The effects of supplementation of yeast Saccharomyces cere-visiae and postbiotic from Lactobacillus acidophilus on the health and growth performance (Research paper – Thorsteinsson – 2020)

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415 Research paper – Thorsteinsson – 2020 – The effects of supplementation of yeast Saccharomyces cere-visiae and postbiotic from Lactobacillus acidophilus on the health and growth performa

415 Research paper
The effects of supplementation of yeast (Saccharomyces cere-visiae) and postbiotic from Lactobacillus acidophilus on the health and growth performance of young Jersey heifer calves by Thorsteinsson, M., Martin, H.K., Larsen, T., Sehested, J. and M. Vestergaard 2020 Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences 29: 224-233
In Significant Impact Groups: Specific alternatives \ Pre-/probiotics
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Young;
Summary:
This research looked upon the possible effect of probiotica Zoolac Bovimix Milk fed to calves from birth until 4 weeks old. There were no effect on the health of the calves since both the control group and the experimental group had similar frequency of antibiotic treatments. However, the calves supplemented with the product containing probiotic and postbiotic had a significantly higher growth performance.
415 Research paper – Thorsteinsson – 2020 – The effects of supplementation of yeast Saccharomyces cere-visiae and postbiotic from Lactobacillus acidophilus on the health and growth performance of young Jersey heifer calves
Where to find the original material: https://doi.org/10.22358/jafs/127447/2020
Country: DK

414 – The relationship between transition period diseases and lameness , feeding time and body condition during the dry period (Research paper – Daros – 2020)

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414 Research paper – Daros – 2020 – The relationship between transition period diseases and lameness

414 Research paper
The relationship between transition period diseases and lameness,feeding time, and body condition during the dry period by Daros, R.R., Eriksson, H.K., Weary, D.M. and M.A.G. von Keyserlingk 2020 Journal of Dairy Science 103: 649-665
In Significant Impact Groups: Precision Livestock Farming & Early detection \ Sensor technology
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
This research did record feeding time by placing cameras by the feed bunk and using different digital systems. Lameness was scored as well as body conditions score. The results support the hypothesis that lameness during the dry period is associated with transition diseases. Lameness identified 2 mo before calving was associated with increased risk of transition diseases, highlighting the importance of screening cows for lameness around dry-off. One of the mechanisms through which lameness may be associated with TD is through decreased feeding time; throughout the dry period, lame cows spent less time feeding than sound cows, and lower feeding time was in turn associated with higher odds of transition diseases. These results suggest that reducing lameness during the dry period and avoiding over conditioning at dry-off may improve transition health.
414 Research paper – Daros – 2020 – The relationship between transition period diseases and lameness, feeding time and body condition during the dry period
Where to find the original material: https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-16975; https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-16975
Country: Canada

413 – Behavioral changes before metritis diagnosis in dairy cows (Research paper – Neave – 2018)

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413 Research paper – Neave – 2018 – Behavioral changes before metritis diagnosis in dairy cows
413 Research paper
Behavioral changes before metritis diagnosis in dairy cows by Neave, H.W., Lomb, J., Weary, D.M., LeBlanc, S.J., Huzzey, J.M. and M.A.G. von Keyserling. 2018 Journal of Dairy Science 101: 4388-4399
In Significant Impact Groups: Precision Livestock Farming & Early detection
Species targeted: Dairy;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
The use of data loggers and electronic feding systems can help identify changes in feeding, social, and lying behavior which can contribute to identification of cows at risk of metritis.
413 Research paper – Neave – 2018 – Behavioral changes before metritis diagnosis in dairy cows
Where to find the original material: https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-13078; https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-13078
Country: British Columbia, Canada

412 Probiotica by Aarhus Universitet (Farm Innovation)

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412 Farm Innovation – Probiotica by Aarhus Universitet

412 Farm Innovation
Probiotica by Aarhus Universitet
In Significant Impact Groups: Specific alternatives \ Pre-/probiotics
Species targeted: Dairy; Beef;
Age: Young;
Summary:
The article describes as probiotica tested in calves from 4 weeks to 10 weeks old. The calves in the test had a higher level of yeast cells in the intestines, but the insidens of diarrhea was low in both calves fed the probiotic and in calves with out. They have tested 150 calves from 0-4 weeks but the results are not accessible yet.
412 Farm Innovation – Probiotica by Aarhus Universitet
Where to find the original material: https://www.maskinbladet.dk/artikel/108769_probiotika-produkt-har-vist-lovende-resultater-med-kalve;
Country: DK