489 – B-Lactam Resistance in Haemophilus parasuis Is Mediated by Plasmid pB1000 Bearing blaROB-1 (Research paper – San Millan – 2007)

 

 

489 Research paper – San Millan – 2007 – B-Lactam Resistance in Haemophilus parasuis Is Mediated by Plasmid pB1000 Bearing blaROB-1

489 Research paper
β-Lactam Resistance in Haemophilus parasuis Is Mediated by Plasmid pB1000 Bearing blaROB-1 by San Millan, A., Escudero, J.A., Catalan, A., Nieto, S., Farelo, F., Gibert, M., Moreno, M.A., Dominguez, L., and B. Gonzalez-Zorn 2007 Antimicrobial Agents Chemotherapy Jun: 2260–2264
In Significant Impact Groups: Other
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Haemophilus parasuis is a gram-negative bacillus, responsible for Glässer’s disease, a disease with worldwide distribution characterized by fibrinous polyserositis, polyarthritis, and meningitis in swine. The incidence and prevalence of H. parasuis infection are especially high in developed countries, where it is one of the main causes of lethality and economic loss. This article make a characterization from a molecular perspective of β-Lactam resistance in Haemophilus parasuis.
Where to find the original material: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1891367/pdf/0242-07.pdf; https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.00242-07
Country: ES

487 – Removing prophylactic antibiotics from pig feed – How does it affect their performance and health? (Research paper – Adewole – 2016)

 

 

487 Research paper – Diana – 2019 – Removing prophylactic antibiotics from pig feed_ how does it affect their performance and health

487 Research paper
Removing prophylactic antibiotics from pig feed: how does it affect their performance and health? by Diana, A., Boyle, L.B., Leonard, F.C., Carroll, C., Sheehan, E., Murphy, D., and E. G. Manzanilla 2019 BMC Veterinary Research 15: 08-Jan
In Significant Impact Groups: AMU reduction strategies \ Feed / gut health
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
The pig industry uses more medication (mg of active ingredient / population correction unit) than other livestock sectors, especially during the weaning period when pigs face several challenges and stressors including changes in diet, separation from the sow and re-mixing. These changes stress the animals and compromise their immune system, making them more susceptible to infectious agents. This study conclusion suggests that the removal of prophylactic in-feed antibiotics is possible with only minor reductions in productive performance and health which can be addressed by improved husbandry and use of parenteral antibiotics.
Where to find the original material: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6390319/pdf/12917_2019_Article_1808.pdf; https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-019-1808-x
Country: IE

486 – Unweaving tangled mortality and antibiotic consumption data to detect disease outbreaks – Peaks growths and foresight in swine production (Research paper – Adewole – 2016)

 

 

486 Research paper – Lopes Antunes – 2019 – Unweaving tangled mortality and antibiotic consumption data to detect disease outbreaks – Peaks growths and foresight in swine production

486 Research paper
Unweaving tangled mortality and antibiotic consumption data to detect disease outbreaks – Peaks, growths, and foresight in swine production by Lopes Antunes, A.C., Jensen, V.F., and D. Jensen 2019 PLoS One 14: e0223250
In Significant Impact Groups: Other
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Monitoring systems are essential for detecting changes in disease status in a timely and effective manner. This is of paramount importance to reduce the impact of outbreaks and to avoid trade restrictions. The ability to detect changes in disease occurrence depends to a large extent upon the choice of data source. The increasing availability of electronic records collected actively or passively enables the targeting of specific groups and the monitoring and prediction of specific events. Monitoring changes in mortality data and antibiotic consumption showed changes at herd level prior to and in the same month as confirmation from diagnostic tests. These results also show a potential value for using these data streams as part of surveillance strategies.
Where to find the original material: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6785175/pdf/pone.0223250.pdf; https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0223250
Country: DK

485 – Gut Health of Pigs_ Challenge Models and Response Criteria with a Critical Analysis of the Effectiveness of Selected Feed Additives — A Review (Research paper – Adewole – 2016)

 

 

485 Research paper – Adewole – 2016 – Gut Health of Pigs_ Challenge Models and Response Criteria with a Critical Analysis of the Effectiveness of Selected Feed Additives — A Review

485 Research paper
Gut Health of Pigs: Challenge Models and Response Criteria with a Critical Analysis of the Effectiveness of Selected Feed Additives — A Review by Adewole, D. I., Kim, I. H., and C. M. Nyachoti 2016 Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences Jul: 909–924
In Significant Impact Groups: Feed / gut health \ Feed additives and supplements
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
To improve productivity of pigs, researchers have evaluated a wide range of feed additives (such as immunoglobulin, omega 3 fatty acids, yeast derived B glucans, organic and inorganic acids, high levels of zinc oxide, essential oils, herbs and spices, some types of prebiotics, bacteriophages and anti-microbial peptides, probiotics, glutamine, threonine, cysteine, and nucleotides) as substitute products for antibiotics. One approach to evaluate the effectiveness of these additives in vivo is to use an appropriate disease challenge model. Over the years, researchers have used a number of challenge models which include the use of specific strains of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli, bacteria lipopolysaccharide challenge, oral challenge with Salmonella enteric serotype Typhimurium, sanitation challenge, and Lawsonia intercellularis challenge. These challenge models together with the criteria used to evaluate the responses of the animals to them are also discussed in this review.
Where to find the original material: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4932585/pdf/ajas-29-7-909.pdf; https://doi.org/10.5713/2Fajas.15.0795
Country: CA

484 – A randomized controlled trial to evaluate performance of pigs raised in antibiotic-free or conventional production systems following challenge with PRRSV (Research paper – Dee – 2018)

 

 

484 Research paper – Dee – 2018 – A randomized controlled trial to evaluate performance of pigs raised in antibiotic-free or conventional production systems following

484 Research paper
A randomized controlled trial to evaluate performance of pigs raised in antibiotic-free or conventional production systems following challenge with porcine reproductive and respiratory by Dee, S., Guzman, J.E., Hanson, D., Garbes, N., Morrison, R., Amodie, D., and L. G. Pantoja 2018 PLoS One 13: e0208430
In Significant Impact Groups: AMU reduction strategies \ Pathogen management
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Adult;
Summary:
There is growing advocacy for antibiotic-free (ABF) livestock production to minimize the emergence of antibiotic-resistant food-borne pathogens and subsequent human exposure to these treatment-refractory organisms. This trend has been driven by the escalating presence of antibiotic resistance, including multi-drug resistance, among a variety of important bacterial pathogens that infect both animals and humans. In food-animal settings, resistant pathogens include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), multi-drug resistant non-typhoidal Salmonella, ciprofloxacin-resistant Campylobacter spp, multi-drug resistant E. coli, and vancomycin-resistant enterococci. Under the conditions of this study, these results indicate that in a PRRSV-endemic setting involving bacterial co-infections, an ABF production strategy may leave pigs at considerable risk of exposure to severe clinical disease and that judicious use of antibiotics can significantly improve animal health.
Where to find the original material: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6283559/pdf/pone.0208430.pdf; https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0208430
Country: US

483 – A retrospective study on the etiological diagnoses of diarrhea in neonatal piglets in Ontario Canada between 2001 and 2010 (Research paper – Chan – 2013)

 

 

483 Research paper – Chan – 2013 – A retrospective study on the etiological diagnoses of diarrhea in neonatal piglets in Ontario Canada between 2001 and 2010

483 Research paper
A retrospective study on the etiological diagnoses of diarrhea in neonatal piglets in Ontario, Canada, between 2001 and 2010 by Chan, G., Farzan, A., DeLay, J., McEwen, B., Prescott, J.F., and R. M. Friendship 2013 Can J Vet Res Oct: 254–260
In Significant Impact Groups: Feed / gut health
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Young;
Summary:
Neonatal piglet diarrhea is a major cause of pre-weaning mortality, resulting in significant economic loss for swine producers. The relative importance of different diseases contributing to neonatal diarrhea in piglets appears to be changing, possibly because of changes in husbandry and management practices, advances in diagnostic techniques, and/or the emergence of new diseases.This study shows that E. coli, C. perfringens type A, rotavirus, and C. difficile are enteric pathogens of concern for Ontario swine farrowing operations and further research is required to understand the reasons for the cases that are not diagnosed.
Where to find the original material: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3788656/pdf/cjvr_10_254.pdf;
Country: CA

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

 

 

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)

 

 

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)

 

 

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

479 – Essential Oils as Feed Additives – Future Perspectives (Research paper – Stevanović – 2018)

 

 

479 Research paper – Stevanović – 2018 – Essential Oils as Feed Additives—Future Perspectives

479 Research paper
Essential Oils as Feed Additives—Future Perspectives by Stevanović, Z.D., Bošnjak-Neumüller, J., Pajić-Lijaković, I., Raj, J., and M. Vasiljević 2018 Molecules Jul: 1717p
In Significant Impact Groups: Specific alternatives \ AMU reduction strategies
Species targeted: Pigs;
Age: Not stated;
Summary:
Phytogenic feed additives (PFA), also known as phytobiotics or botanicals, are commonly defined as various plant secondary compounds (PSC) and metabolites with beneficial effects on animal health and production, including feed and animal products. Botanicals in animal production have different applications, including sensory phytogenic additives, technological additives for improvement of feed quality and safety, as well as additives promoting animal health and welfare, acting as immunomodulators, antioxidants, digestive stimulants, and substances that can increase the performance and quality of animal products. This study is focused on available microencapsulation techniques of EOs to increase the bioavailability of active compounds, as well as their application in the animal feed additive industry.
Where to find the original material: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6100314/pdf/molecules-23-01717.pdf; https://dx.doi.org/10.3390%2Fmolecules23071717
Country: RS