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Calf health from birth to weaning
However, passive transfer of Ig from the dam to the calf via colostrum still plays the major role in providing immediate systemic immunity after the calf is born. Colostrum quality is defined by Ig … See more
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Calf health from birth to weaning. I. General aspects of disease
WEBCalfhood diseases have a major impact on the economic viability of cattle operations. This is the first in a three part review series on calf health from birth to weaning, focusing on preventive measures. The review considers both pre- and periparturient management factors influencing calf health, colostrum management in beef and dairy …
Genetics of animal health and disease in cattle Irish Veterinary
WEBThere have been considerable recent advancements in animal breeding and genetics relevant to disease control in cattle, which can now be utilised as part of an overall programme for improved cattle health. This review summarises the contribution of genetic makeup to differences in resistance to many diseases affecting cattle. Significant genetic …
Reproductive management in dairy cows
WEBDrivers of change in dairy herd health management include the significant increase in herd/farm size, quota removal (within Europe) and the increase in technologies to aid in dairy cow reproductive management. There are a number of key areas for improving fertility management these include: i) handling of substantial volumes of data, …
Calf health from birth to weaning. III. housing and management of …
WEBCalfhood diseases have a major impact on the economic viability of cattle operations. A three part review series has been developed focusing on calf health from birth to weaning. In this paper, the last of the three part series, we review disease prevention and management with particular reference to pneumonia, focusing primarily …
Johne’s disease in Irish dairy herds: considerations for an effective
WEBDespite the challenges of incomplete epidemiological knowledge and the reliance on imperfect tests, concern over the economic impacts and potential public health implications of MAP infection has been sufficient to lead to the development of national or regional programmes for Johne’s disease control in many countries [].Control …
European perspectives on efforts to reduce antimicrobial usage in …
WEBAntimicrobials are a critical global resource, and antimicrobial resistance is recognised as one of the most serious current global public health threats [].A global action plan on antimicrobial resistance is in place, coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO) [], which includes a strategic objective to optimise the use of antimicrobial …
Stakeholder perceptions of non-regulatory bovine health issues in
WEBIn recent years, there have been multiple (political, environmental, cultural) drivers of change in Irish agriculture, including the establishment of Animal Health Ireland (AHI) in 2009, to provide leadership of non-regulatory livestock health issues (diseases and conditions of livestock that are endemic in Ireland but which are not currently subject to …
Understanding the context for pet cat and dog feeding and …
WEBObese and overweight pet dogs and cats are a growing problem in higher income countries, with studies showing that between 20 and 40% of pets are categorised as either overweight or obese in developed countries [1,2,3,4,5,6].Obesity is the most common nutritional disorder in pet dogs and cats, leading to a series of adverse health …
The new Veterinary Medicines Regulation: rising to the challenge
WEBThis article focuses on the new Veterinary Medicines Regulation (Regulation 2019/6,[]), including national measures to support on-farm antimicrobial (AM) stewardship, and challenges and opportunities for Irish private veterinary practitioners (PVPs).We particularly focus on the prescribing of intramammary AMs in dairy practice, but the …
Current antimicrobial use in farm animals in the Republic of Ireland
WEBAntimicrobial resistance has been recognised as one of the most difficult challenges facing human and animal health in recent decades. The surveillance of antimicrobial use in animal health plays a major role in dealing with the growing issue of resistance. This paper reviews current data available on antimicrobial use in farmed …
Prevalence of welfare outcomes in the weaner and finisher stages …
WEBKnowledge on the most prevalent welfare problems for pigs in different production stages is required to improve herd management plans. Thirty-one farrow-to-finish pig farms were visited between July and November 2015 to assess the welfare of pigs using the multicriteria approach of the Welfare Quality® protocol. On each farm, 6 pens …
Farmers’ knowledge of Johne’s disease and opinions of the Irish …
WEBJohne’s disease is an infectious, enteric, wasting disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) [].Following a period of subclinical infection, the disease is characterised by severe weight loss, diarrhoea and premature culling, and can impact productivity of infected animals, regardless of whether …
Irish farmers’ interactions with regional veterinary laboratories
WEBAnimal health surveillance is important in ensuring optimal animal health and welfare. Monitoring of diagnostic submissions, including post-mortem examination of carcasses, at the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine laboratories, provides the basis for this type of passive surveillance in Ireland. The process requires engagement …
Communication in production animal medicine: modelling a …
WEBThe importance of communication skills in veterinary medicine is increasingly recognised. Appropriate communication skills towards the client are of utmost importance in both companion animal practice and production animal field and consultancy work. The need for building a relationship with the client, alongside developing a structure for the …
Identifying physiological measures of lifetime welfare status in pigs
WEBPhysiological measures indicative of the welfare status of animals during rearing could form part of an abattoir-based animal health and welfare assessment tool. A total of 66 pigs were used in this study, the aim of which was to assess how serum concentrations of haptoglobin (Hp) and C-reactive protein (CRP) (assessed in 51 pigs), …
The structure and regulation of the Irish equine industries: Links to
WEBThe equine industries in Ireland are vibrant and growing. They are broadly classified into two sectors: Thoroughbred racing, and sports and leisure. This paper describes these sectors in terms of governance, education and training in equine welfare, and available data concerning horse numbers, identification, traceability and disposal. …
Stress and strain among veterinarians: a scoping review Irish
WEBThe aim of this review is to systematically review studies on work-related stress that may affect the mental health of veterinarians. Studies have indicated a high prevalence of various risk factors for mental disorders among practicing veterinarians. In addition to a high risk of suicide, there is increasing evidence of burnout and depression. …
Occupational stress and the importance of self-care and resilience
WEBPsychosocial risks are a particular form of workplace hazard. According to the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, psychosocial risk may result in work-related stress, burnout and depression [].An increasingly accepted definition of workplace stress, as described in a report commissioned by that Agency, is as “a psychological …
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