Update on antibiotic resistance in foodborne Lactobacillus and Lactococcus species by Chiara eDevirgiliis, Paola eZinno, Giuditta ePerozzi

“…In the present review we report an update of the recent literature on AR in lactobacilli and lactococci following the 2006 EU-wide ban of the use of antibiotics as feed additives in animal farming, and we discuss the limits of the present knowledge in evaluating possible risks for human health.…”
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EFFECT OF SEASONALLY–INDUCED THYROID GLAND DISORDERS ON SOME PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL CHARACTERS OF BLOOD AND SEMEN OF AWASSI RAMS by Nabeel Najeeb Ahmed

“…This study was conducted at the animal farms of Animal Resource Department – college of Agri & Forestry Uni. of Mosul during the period from the 1st of December 2007 to the 1st of September 2008. …”
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Clinico epidemiological study of human leptospirosis in hilly area of South India-A population based case control study by Sharvanan E Udayar, Narasimha B Chengalarayappa, Ashwini Madeshan, Manjunatha Shivanna, Krishnaveni Marella

“…Results: Environmental factors such as flooding or collection of water near the house (adjusted Odds Ratio [aOR] = 4.9, confidence interval [CI]: 1.4-17.0), proximity to an open sewer (aOR = 4.9, CI: 1.2-19.1) and occupational factors such as presence of skin cuts or abrasion during work (aOR = 4, CI: 1.4-11.6), direct contact with mud or water during work (aOR = 9.7, CI: 3.3-27.7), animal farming (aOR = 3.4, CI: 1.0-11.6), presence of rodents in the house (aOR = 4, CI: 1.2-12.6), and presence of rodent habitats like grain storage area (aOR = 3.5, CI: 1.1-11.0) were significantly associated with leptospirosis. …”
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Antimicrobial Resistance in Agri-Food Chain and Companion Animals as a Re-emerging Menace in Post-COVID Epoch: Low-and Middle-Income Countries Perspective and Mitigation Strategies by Samiran Bandyopadhyay, Indranil Samanta

“…The present review describes types of antimicrobials used in agri-food chains and companion animals in LMICs with identification of the gap in data, updated categories of prevalent antimicrobial resistant bacteria, the role of animal farms as reservoirs of resistant bacteria, and mitigation strategies, with a special focus on the pivotal strategy needed in the post-COVID period.…”
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Avian influenza overview June–September 2023 by European Food Safety Authority, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, European Union Reference Laboratory for Avian Influenza, Cornelia Adlhoch, Alice Fusaro, José L Gonzales, Thijs Kuiken, Gražina Mirinavičiūtė, Éric Niqueux, Christoph Staubach, Calogero Terregino, Francesca Baldinelli, Alessia Rusinà, Lisa Kohnle

“…As regards mammals, A(H5N1) virus was identified in 26 fur animal farms in Finland. Affected species included American mink, red and Arctic fox, and common raccoon dog. …”
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Biophysical Modelling Approach For Beef Cattle Manure Management And Nutrients Flow Evaluation In Malaysian Feedlot Cattle by Tee, T. P., Renly, A.

“…Though many of these nutrient balance models have been developed, most of them are for temperate climate in line with their animal farming system and conditions. However, it is clear that the different housing systems, manure handling methods (storage) and the biophysical processes (e.g. temperature and pH effects) affect the magnitude of nutrients losses. …”
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Heavy metals accumulation in mangrove, Rhizophora apiculata blume from Sepang River, Selangor. by Ramsie, Siti Aishah, Zulkifli, Syaizwan Zahmir

“…The increase of waste discharges from residential, agriculture, manufacturing industries, animal farms etc along Sepang River eventually will deposit in mangrove area in estuary and coastal areas. …”
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Integrated gut microbiota and metabolomic analysis reveals immunomodulatory effects of Echinacea extract and Astragalus polysaccharides by Shaochuan Li, Renzhao Lin, Jiaxin Chen, Riaz Hussain, Shiwei Zhang, Yalin Su, Yanzi Chan, Abdul Ghaffar, Dayou Shi

“…Immunosuppression in different animals increases the susceptibility of various infections caused by pathogenic microorganisms leading to increase risks posed by antibiotics in different animal farming sectors. Therefore, investigation of the interactions between natural medicines and the intestinal environmental ecosystem is of vital importance and crucial. …”
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Tick Populations and Molecular Analysis of <i>Anaplasma</i> Species in Ticks from the Republic of Korea by Min-Goo Seo, Haeseung Lee, Badriah Alkathiri, KyuSung Ahn, Seung-Hun Lee, SungShik Shin, Seulgi Bae, Kyoo-Tae Kim, Min Jang, Sang-Kwon Lee, Yun Sang Cho, Kyung-Yeon Eo, Oh-Deog Kwon, Dongmi Kwak

“…A total of 3825 questing ticks were collected by the flagging method from 12 sites near animal farms in Gyeongsang from March to October 2021. …”
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A nopheles sacharovi in Italy: first record of the historical malaria vector after over 50 years by Donato Antonio Raele, Francesco Severini, Luciano Toma, Michela Menegon, Daniela Boccolini, Giovanni Tortorella, Marco Di Luca, Maria Assunta Cafiero

“…Methods Investigation was conducted in the areas around the first discovery, focusing on animal farms, riding stables and potential breeding sites. …”
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Molecular Detection and Antibiogram of ESBL-Producing and Carbapenem-Resistant Escherichia coli from Rabbit, Swine, and Poultry in Malaysia by M. H. Chai, M. Z. Sukiman, N. Jasmy, N. A. Zulkifly, N. A. S. Mhd Yusof, N. M. Mohamad, S. M. Z. Ariffin, M. F. Ghazali

“…In this study, 400 fecal swab samples were collected from rabbits, swine, and poultry from several selected animal farms in Malaysia. After incubation and isolation processes, suspected E. coli isolates were subjected to a PCR test to confirm the identity of the bacteria. …”
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MELODIE: a whole-farm model to study the dynamics of nutrients in dairy and pig farms with crops by X. Chardon, C. Rigolot, C. Baratte, S. Espagnol, C. Raison, R. Martin-Clouaire, J.-P. Rellier, A. Le Gall, J.Y. Dourmad, B. Piquemal, P. Leterme, J.M. Paillat, L. Delaby, F. Garcia, J.L. Peyraud, J.C. Poupa, T. Morvan, P. Faverdin

“…Finally, MELODIE can also be used for comprehensive multi-criterion assessments, and it also constitutes a generic and evolving framework for virtual experimentation on animal farming systems.…”
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Understanding the Epidemiology of Multi-Drug Resistant Gram-Negative Bacilli in the Middle East Using a One Health Approach by Iman Dandachi, Amer Chaddad, Jason Hanna, Jessika Matta, Ziad Daoud, Ziad Daoud

“…In this review, we note that in the majority of the Middle Eastern area, little is known about the level of antibiotic consumption especially in the community and animal farms. Furthermore, some countries are currently facing issues with immigrants, poverty and poor living conditions which has been imposed by the civil war crisis. …”
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Structural Characteristics of Extensive Small Ruminant Farms and Transition Opportunities to Organic Animal Husbandry: The Case of Balıkesir Province, Turkey by Hülya HANOĞLU ORAL, Halil İbrahim KUZ, Cemal DAYANIKLI, Abdullah Taner ÖNALDI, Emre ALARSLAN, Esra DUMAN

“…In fact, it was determined that more than 70% of the farmers had a positive view of the transition to organic animal farming. However, in addition to technical knowledge and support for organic livestock farming, farmers should be encouraged to be organized in organic livestock farming.…”
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Ginseng Extract Ameliorates the Negative Physiological Effects of Heat Stress by Supporting Heat Shock Response and Improving Intestinal Barrier Integrity: Evidence from Studies wi... by Georg Sandner, Andreas S. Mueller, Xiaodan Zhou, Verena Stadlbauer, Bettina Schwarzinger, Clemens Schwarzinger, Uwe Wenzel, Klaus Maenner, Jan Dirk van der Klis, Stefan Hirtenlehner, Tobias Aumiller, Julian Weghuber

“…Recently, phytogenic feed additives were applied to reduce heat stress effects on animal farming. Here, we investigated the effects of ginseng extract using various in vitro and in vivo experiments. …”
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Red Claw Crayfish <i>Cherax quadricarinatus</i> Cultivation Influences the Dynamics and Assembly of Benthic Bacterial Communities in Paddy Fields by Yiran Hou, Rui Jia, Wei Sun, Houmeng Ding, Bing Li, Jian Zhu

“…Red claw crayfish <i>Cherax quadricarinatus</i> has emerged as a highly significant and suitable species to be raised in integrated rice–aquatic animal farming systems. To optimize an integrated aquaculture and agriculture (IAA) system and ensure sustainable utilization and development of land resources, an IAA system combining rice cultivation with red claw crayfish culture was implemented to assess the impacts of rice–red claw crayfish co-culturing on the dynamics and assembly of bacterial communities in paddy soils. …”
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Studies on the airborne bacterial communities and antimicrobial resistance genes in duck houses based on metagenome and PCR analysis by Lei Qu, Tongjie Chai, Zhiyun Guo, Zhaopeng Zhang, Ziqiu Huang, Ning Li

“…These results provide new insights into airborne microorganisms and ARGs in animal farms and lay the foundation for further study.…”
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First Identification and Phylogenetic Analysis of Porcine Circovirus Type 4 in Fur Animals in Hebei, China by Yanjin Wang, Shijie Yan, Yuting Ji, Yujie Yang, Ping Rui, Zengjun Ma, Hua-Ji Qiu, Tao Song

“…To explore whether the PCV4 genome also exists in fur animals, we detected 137 cases admitted from fur animal farms in Hebei China between 2015 and 2020, which were characterized by inappetence, lethargy, depression, abortion, and sterility. …”
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Functional relationship of particulate matter (PM) emissions, animal species, and moisture content during manure application by Tina Kabelitz, Christian Ammon, Roger Funk, Steffen Münch, Oliver Biniasch, Ulrich Nübel, Nadine Thiel, Uwe Rösler, Paul Siller, Barbara Amon, André J.A. Aarnink, Thomas Amon

“…Due to the extensive usage of antibiotics in conventional animal farming, antibiotic-resistant bacteria are highly prevalent in feces and manure. …”
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Twelve Threats of Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) for Animal Welfare by Frank A. M. Tuyttens, Frank A. M. Tuyttens, Carla F. M. Molento, Said Benaissa, Said Benaissa

“…PLF may also compromise the interests of the animals by creating transformations in animal farming so that the housing and management are (8) adapted to optimize PLF performance or (9) become more industrialized. …”
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