Journal• ISSN: 2053-0862
Livestock
About: Livestock is an academic journal. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Medicine & Biology. It has an ISSN identifier of 2053-0862. Over the lifetime, 60 publications have been published receiving 9 citations.
Topics: Medicine, Biology, Computer science, Download, Herd
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TL;DR: In this paper , the authors report that lamb presentation, medicines administered, surgical preparation, morbidity and mortality were all recorded with the aim of understanding the choices made by practitioners and any variation in outcomes, and to compare these to the existing literature to produce best practice advice to the group.
Abstract: Obstetrical difficulties in sheep traditionally account for the majority of sheep veterinary work in the spring. Throughout the 2021–22 lambing season 21 practices provided data on assisted vaginal deliveries (lambings) and ovine Caesarean sections. Information including lamb presentation, medicines administered, surgical preparation, morbidity and mortality were all recorded with the aim of understanding the choices made by practitioners and any variation in outcomes, and to compare these to the existing literature to produce best practice advice to the group. 7-day survival rates were favourable (86.2% of ewes lambed and 94.8% of ewes undergoing Caesarean section). All ewes undergoing Caesarean section received meloxicam, however, wider variation in other medicines administered was recorded, alongside significant variation in surgical preparation techniques of both the patient and the surgeon. A series of safe operating procedures and information guides were produced relating to antibiotic selection (following European Medicines Agency guidance), local anaesthetic use in sheep and, performing the sacrococcygeal epidural.
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TL;DR: In this article , the use of anthelmintics in regenerative systems requires effective monitoring to ensure that animal performance and health do not suffer as a result of parasitism; for youngstock, growth rate is the most reliable marker for subclinical parasitic gastroenteritis; for other parasites that can affect grazing livestock, such as lungworm, fluke, ticks and flies, in order to determine the influence of regenerative management on the parasite fauna and their collective impact on sheep and cattle.
Abstract: Advocates of regenerative livestock farming claim a multitude of benefits following adoption of practices based on high intensity, short duration, long rest rotational grazing, amongst which is a reduction in parasitism and the use of anthelmintics. There are limited scientific data to support such claims and much of what little evidence there is emanates from North America and South Africa, so it would be useful if the observations and experiences of UK adoptees could be backed up with some well-controlled field studies. In their absence, considerations of some aspects of known parasite biology, such as the larval ecology of parasitic nematodes, can shed light on likely outcomes of various types of pasture, grazing and animal management. Minimising the use of anthelmintics in regenerative systems requires effective monitoring to ensure that animal performance and health do not suffer as a result of parasitism; for youngstock, growth rate is the most reliable marker for subclinical parasitic gastroenteritis. Consideration should also be given to other parasites that can affect grazing livestock, such as lungworm, fluke, ticks and flies, in order to determine the influence of regenerative management on the parasite fauna and their collective impact on sheep and cattle.
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TL;DR: Breen et al. as discussed by the authors presented a study of Bactoscan failures on UK dairy farms (2010 to 2020) and evaluated space allowances for dairy cows in Great Britain.
Abstract: LivestockVol. 27, No. 2 Self AssessmentMilk qualityJames BreenJames BreenRCVS recognised specialist in cattle health and production Map of Ag, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of NottinghamSearch for more papers by this authorJames BreenPublished Online:11 Mar 2022https://doi.org/10.12968/live.2022.27.2.72AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail View article References Manning A, Humphries R, Bradley, AJ. Descriptive study of Bactoscan failures on UK dairy farms (2010 to 2020). Proceedings of the British Mastitis Conference, Sixways, Worcester., 10 November 2021. The Dairy Group, The University of Nottingham, QMMS and BCVA. Google ScholarThompson JS, Huxley JN, Hudson CD, Kaler J, Gibbons J, Green MJ. Field survey to evaluate space allowances for dairy cows in Great Britain. J Dairy Sci. 2020;103(4):3745-3759. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-17004 Crossref, Google Scholar FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails 2 March 2022Volume 27Issue 2ISSN (print): 2053-0862ISSN (online): 2053-0870 Metrics History Published online 11 March 2022 Published in print 2 March 2022 Information© MA Healthcare LimitedAcknowledgementsProf Andrew Bradley MRCVS, Al Manning MRCVS (QMMS Ltd.)PDF download
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TL;DR: The National Johne's Management Plan (NJMP) is now a compulsory element of the Red Tractor Farm assurance scheme as discussed by the authors , and the authors of this paper have developed a new Johnes Progress Tracker (JTP) that uses key outcome measures and drivers to provide new insights into Johnes disease (JD) development.
Abstract: The National Johne's Management Plan (NJMP) is now a compulsory element of the Red Tractor Farm assurance scheme. Over 95% of UK dairy farms will need to undertake surveillance, risk assessments, and have a written veterinary control plan, and 70% of participants are utilising milk enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) testing. To support the NJMP a new Johne's Progress Tracker has been developed that uses key outcome measures and drivers to provide new insights into Johne's disease (JD) development. Benchmark measures have been developed allowing for graphical comparison of all measures. The JD Tracker delivers a practical opportunity to help JD veterinary advisors to evaluate the reasons why their herds are succeeding or failing to control JD. The development of enhanced risk assessment tools is also essential to identify the expanded list of risks, and engaging the farmer with a successful JD control plan helps secure the farmer's prospects.
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TL;DR: This article reviewed the literature on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug usage around calving to aid practitioners in making evidence-based decisions regarding management of calving-related pain in cows and calves.
Abstract: In recent years farmers, veterinary surgeons, and consumers have all shown increasing awareness of pain in cattle (and its associated negative welfare impacts), and accordingly there is increased focus on the use of analgesia following painful procedures, such as disbudding and castration. Calving is a necessary event for cows and their calves, and is painful; however, pain-relief is not routinely provided, particularly to calves. This article reviews the literature on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug usage around calving to aid practitioners in making evidence-based decisions regarding management of calving-related pain in cows and calves.
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| 2026 | 8 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2022 | 56 |