Currently, Europe’s high demand for feed protein is largely met through imported soya. Around 80 percent of crop proteins per year are imported, with 60 percent used for livestock feed.
The relevance of the farming community regarding zoonosesHarm Kiezebrink
During the EFSA’s Stakeholder Consultative meeting in Parma on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th June 2011, EFS interacted with the stakeholders on EFSA’s scientific activities and the outlook of the future activities involving the stakeholders. During the meeting Annette TOFT presented the opinion of the European farmers and agricultural cooperatives COPA – COGECA stressing the relevance of zoonoses questions to farmers and agri - cooperatives activities.
Participatory evaluation of chicken health and production constraints in Ethi...Emmanuel Sambo
Chicken production has a major role in the economy of developing countries and backyard production is particularly important to women. Several programmes, in Ethiopia and else-where, have attempted to improve chicken production as a means to reduce poverty. A key constraint to chicken production identified by farmers is disease. This study used participatory rural appraisal methods to work with chicken-keepers in order to prioritise chicken diseases, place these within the context of other production constraints, and to explore perceptions of disease risk factors and biosecurity measures.The study, focused on Debre Zeit, Ethiopia, included 71 poultry keepers (41 backyard and 30 semi-intensive chicken producers). Although women played an important role in backyard production systems, semi-intensive farms were more likely to be controlled by men. Participants identified 9 constraints to production: 7 of 8 groups of backyard producers and 15/31 semi-intensive producers ranked diseases as the most important constraint to chicken production. In contrast to previous reports, farmers in both groups had considerable knowledge of diseases and of factors affecting disease risk. Both groups, but particularly semi-intensive producers, highlighted access to feed as a constraint. Many of the challenges faced by both groups were associated with difficulty accessing agricultural and veterinary inputs and expertise. The low involvement of women in semi-intensive production needs to be recognised by poultry development schemes. Provision needs to be made to allow access to inputs for a wide range of business models, particularly for those, such as women, who have limited access to the capital to allow them to make the jump from backyard to semi-intensive producer, and require support to slowly build up a flock into a profitable venture.
FAO partnerships on health risk and control of influenza and emerging zoonosesTariq Mustafa Mohamed Ali
This document outlines FAO's partnerships and collaborations on controlling influenza and emerging zoonotic diseases, including its work on OFFLU. It discusses FAO's role in the Global Framework for Progressive Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases and the Global Early Warning System. It also provides an overview of OFFLU's objectives, technical expertise areas, and projects. Finally, it describes FAO's collaboration with WHO at the animal-human interface under the One Health approach.
A preliminary survey of gastrointestinal parasites of animals inAlexander Decker
This study surveyed gastrointestinal parasites in 18 animal species at the Federal University of Agriculture
Abeokuta Zoological Park in Nigeria. Fecal samples collected from April to July 2014 were examined
microscopically and 7 parasite species were identified, with hookworm being the most prevalent at 22.2%. Of the
animals surveyed, 55.6% were infected with at least one parasite. Non-human primates had the highest infection
rates and intensities. The study recommends routine deworming and improved hygiene to control parasite
transmission between animals and humans at the zoo.
This document provides an overview and summary of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE) opinion on the ethical aspects of animal cloning for food supply. The EGE conducted a 10-month review process including expert hearings and a public consultation. In its conclusion, the EGE has doubts about whether cloning animals for food is ethically justified given current animal welfare and health issues. It does not see convincing arguments to justify producing food from cloned animals and their offspring at this time. The EGE provides several recommendations that would need to be met if food from cloned animals were introduced to European markets relating to food safety, animal welfare, traceability, labeling, biodiversity, public perception, and more.
The document discusses arguments for and against animal testing. Proponents argue that animal testing is necessary for developing medical treatments and ensuring vaccine safety. However, critics argue that animal testing is cruel, alternatives exist, animals are poor predictors of human outcomes, and that most animals used in experiments receive no legal protections from abuse. The document also discusses the suffering of animals in experiments and arguments for reducing but not completely banning animal testing.
Assessing antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic use in agricultural food sy...ILRI
This document summarizes research on assessing antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic use in Vietnam's agricultural food system. It provides background on Vietnam's growing livestock production sector and the diseases and challenges associated with extensive antibiotic use on farms. The research has found high levels of antibiotic consumption in chicken and pig feed, as well as inappropriate dispensing and use of antibiotics. Studies are exploring drivers of antibiotic use and evaluating interventions to promote more prudent use and reduce resistance. Ongoing efforts include improving surveillance systems, drug quality, and engaging policymakers to optimize regulations from a One Health perspective.
The relevance of the farming community regarding zoonosesHarm Kiezebrink
During the EFSA’s Stakeholder Consultative meeting in Parma on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th June 2011, EFS interacted with the stakeholders on EFSA’s scientific activities and the outlook of the future activities involving the stakeholders. During the meeting Annette TOFT presented the opinion of the European farmers and agricultural cooperatives COPA – COGECA stressing the relevance of zoonoses questions to farmers and agri - cooperatives activities.
Participatory evaluation of chicken health and production constraints in Ethi...Emmanuel Sambo
Chicken production has a major role in the economy of developing countries and backyard production is particularly important to women. Several programmes, in Ethiopia and else-where, have attempted to improve chicken production as a means to reduce poverty. A key constraint to chicken production identified by farmers is disease. This study used participatory rural appraisal methods to work with chicken-keepers in order to prioritise chicken diseases, place these within the context of other production constraints, and to explore perceptions of disease risk factors and biosecurity measures.The study, focused on Debre Zeit, Ethiopia, included 71 poultry keepers (41 backyard and 30 semi-intensive chicken producers). Although women played an important role in backyard production systems, semi-intensive farms were more likely to be controlled by men. Participants identified 9 constraints to production: 7 of 8 groups of backyard producers and 15/31 semi-intensive producers ranked diseases as the most important constraint to chicken production. In contrast to previous reports, farmers in both groups had considerable knowledge of diseases and of factors affecting disease risk. Both groups, but particularly semi-intensive producers, highlighted access to feed as a constraint. Many of the challenges faced by both groups were associated with difficulty accessing agricultural and veterinary inputs and expertise. The low involvement of women in semi-intensive production needs to be recognised by poultry development schemes. Provision needs to be made to allow access to inputs for a wide range of business models, particularly for those, such as women, who have limited access to the capital to allow them to make the jump from backyard to semi-intensive producer, and require support to slowly build up a flock into a profitable venture.
FAO partnerships on health risk and control of influenza and emerging zoonosesTariq Mustafa Mohamed Ali
This document outlines FAO's partnerships and collaborations on controlling influenza and emerging zoonotic diseases, including its work on OFFLU. It discusses FAO's role in the Global Framework for Progressive Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases and the Global Early Warning System. It also provides an overview of OFFLU's objectives, technical expertise areas, and projects. Finally, it describes FAO's collaboration with WHO at the animal-human interface under the One Health approach.
A preliminary survey of gastrointestinal parasites of animals inAlexander Decker
This study surveyed gastrointestinal parasites in 18 animal species at the Federal University of Agriculture
Abeokuta Zoological Park in Nigeria. Fecal samples collected from April to July 2014 were examined
microscopically and 7 parasite species were identified, with hookworm being the most prevalent at 22.2%. Of the
animals surveyed, 55.6% were infected with at least one parasite. Non-human primates had the highest infection
rates and intensities. The study recommends routine deworming and improved hygiene to control parasite
transmission between animals and humans at the zoo.
This document provides an overview and summary of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE) opinion on the ethical aspects of animal cloning for food supply. The EGE conducted a 10-month review process including expert hearings and a public consultation. In its conclusion, the EGE has doubts about whether cloning animals for food is ethically justified given current animal welfare and health issues. It does not see convincing arguments to justify producing food from cloned animals and their offspring at this time. The EGE provides several recommendations that would need to be met if food from cloned animals were introduced to European markets relating to food safety, animal welfare, traceability, labeling, biodiversity, public perception, and more.
The document discusses arguments for and against animal testing. Proponents argue that animal testing is necessary for developing medical treatments and ensuring vaccine safety. However, critics argue that animal testing is cruel, alternatives exist, animals are poor predictors of human outcomes, and that most animals used in experiments receive no legal protections from abuse. The document also discusses the suffering of animals in experiments and arguments for reducing but not completely banning animal testing.
Assessing antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic use in agricultural food sy...ILRI
This document summarizes research on assessing antimicrobial resistance and antibiotic use in Vietnam's agricultural food system. It provides background on Vietnam's growing livestock production sector and the diseases and challenges associated with extensive antibiotic use on farms. The research has found high levels of antibiotic consumption in chicken and pig feed, as well as inappropriate dispensing and use of antibiotics. Studies are exploring drivers of antibiotic use and evaluating interventions to promote more prudent use and reduce resistance. Ongoing efforts include improving surveillance systems, drug quality, and engaging policymakers to optimize regulations from a One Health perspective.
Hepatic and Rumenal Worms Infestations of Cattle in Vina Division (Adamawa – ...AI Publications
The main objective of this work is to describe a preliminary epidemiological account of major hepatic and rumenal distome worms of cattle in Vina Division, Adamawa Region of Cameroon. A total of 1361 cattle dung specimens and 450 blood samples were collected between April 2018 and March 2019 in 06 subdivisions within Vina Division. The dung and blood samples were placed in a cooler. The cooler was immediately transported to the medical and veterinary laboratory of Special Mission of tsetse fly Eradication where samples were kept cold at +4°C for at most 48 hours. The qualitative method of concentration of worm eggs by simple sedimentation was performed.Blood parameters were measured using a haematology automated system. Of the 1361 cattle dung specimens examined, 424 presented distome eggs giving a prevalence of 31.15 %.These were Fasciola gigantica, Paramphistomum daubneyi and Dicrocoelium hopes eggs.All cattle age groups were infected by worms. In terms of prevalence, medium cattle were found to be the most infected. In lean cattle the parasitic loads of F. gigantic and D. hopes were high and then decreased as the health of the animals improved. All cattle breeds were infected by at least one of the worm species. Bokolo and Djafoun were most infected by F. gigantica, while Holstein and Aku were more influence by P. daubneyi. Goudali breed is the one that has undergone the least parasitic pressure. Male cattle were more infected than females, but females exhibited higher mean intensity of infestation. Older cattle were more susceptible to F. gigantic and D. hopes infection while Adults were more infected by P. daubneyi. Whatever the parasite considered, parasitic load progressively increased with the age of the cattle. The number of cattle infected by P. daubneyi and D. hopeswas greater in the rainy season unlike F. gigantic infection which was more recurrent in the dry season. Mbe locality had a high prevalence of F. gigantica and P. daubneyi. However, Ngaoundere 1, 2 and 3 presented the highest mean intensities for all worm species. Prevalence and mean intensities of cattle have been more important in extensive livestock status. All the worms were encountered all year round, except for November and December 2018 where D. hopes was absent. Polyparasitic cases were observed. Nevertheless, bispecifics associations were most frequent. Mean Corpuscular Volume, Platelet Concentrations, Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin, Total Leucocytes Count and Granulocytes mean values were higher in cattle with significant parasitic loads while Total Erythrocyte Count and Packed Cell Volume were low. Today, it is well established that distomatoses represent one of the major parasitoses of cattle in Vina Division of Cameroon.
Cattle Ticks and Risk Factors Related to Tick Infestation of Livestock in Per...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
Tick-borne diseases are a global public health problem, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where most of the disease is caused by malaria and many other diseases of viral, parasitic or bacterial origin. This study aimed to identify the bovine tick's species in cattle farms and to determine possible risk factors related to tick infestation in Abidjan district and Azaguié commune. Thus, in July 2019, thirteen (13) herds distributed in these localities were visited for tick sampling and to conduct epidemiological investigations. At each visit, ticks were harvested from 15 cattle per herd. All the farms visited were infested with ticks. 96.92% of sampled animals had ticks. A total of 1796 ticks were collected of which 89.42% (1606) were adults, 10.41% (187) were pupae and 0.17% (3) was larvae. Two species of ticks have been identified, Amblyomma variegatum with 25% of the population and Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus with 75%. 96% of the cattle were infested by ticks of the species R. (B.) microplus and 56% of the cattle were infested by ticks of the species A. variegatum. The co-infestation of cattle by the two identified species was 53%. The distribution of the sexes showed that in the species A. variegatum, males were more numerous (13.44% for males and 8.76% for females). However in the species R. (B.) microplus, females were more numerous (5.08% for males and 62.3% for females).The analysis of risk factors associated with tick infestation in cattle has shown that factors such as Undefined parks, Type of pasture, Training in the use of acaricides and Presence of wild animals contribute to major ectoparasite infestations in cattle. Tick samples collected from peri-urban farms in the district of Abidjan and the locality of Azaguié as part of this study, indicate that the relatively recent introduction of the species Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus presents a threat to animal and human health.
Antimicrobial Resistance A One Health Challenge for Joint Action Ekaterina Bessonova
1. Antimicrobial resistance is a major global public health threat that requires a One Health approach and joint action across human, animal, and environmental sectors.
2. Key international organizations like FAO, OIE, and WHO have been collaborating for over 20 years to address antimicrobial resistance through activities like establishing guidelines, supporting country capacity building, and developing global and national action plans.
3. National action plans should focus on improving awareness and surveillance systems, optimizing antimicrobial use, and conducting research to address knowledge gaps, with a goal of ensuring sustainable and coordinated responses to antimicrobial resistance as a shared challenge.
Mandy Hagan - Advancing Technologies to Feed 9 BillionJohn Blue
Advancing Technologies to Feed 9 Billion - Mandy Hagan, Vice President, State Affairs and Grassroots, Grocery Manufacturers Association, from the 2015 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit, The Journey to Extraordinary, May 6 - 7, 2015, Kansas City, MO, USA.
More presentations at http://www.trufflemedia.com/agmedia/conference/2015-the-journey-to-extraordinary
The document discusses the reality of slaughter in the UK and whether it can truly be considered humane given the large scale of the industry. It notes that nearly 1 billion land animals were slaughtered in the UK in 2014 according to official statistics. While legislation and standards have improved welfare, undercover investigations have found continued abuse and failures to properly implement rules. The best scenario still involves stress, loss of natural behaviors and denial of positive experiences for animals. The document argues that truly ensuring welfare may require reducing meat consumption and developing alternative agricultural systems.
An overview of the current trends in precision pig farming technologies 2ma...Eduardo J Kwiecien
The document discusses precision livestock farming (PLF) technologies for pig farming. It describes how PLF uses sensors and data collection/analysis systems to continuously monitor pigs on an individual and pen level. This can help improve animal welfare, productivity, and farm efficiency by detecting health issues early and monitoring environmental and behavioral factors. The document provides an overview of the current state of PLF technologies for pigs and their potential to address issues in intensive commercial pig production systems.
Lifting the curse of the grass pea: Reducing toxins in a key food security cropILRI
Researchers from Ethiopia, the UK, and the BecA-ILRI Hub are collaborating to develop safer varieties of grass pea, an important but toxic food crop. Their goals are to identify low-toxin grass pea materials from Ethiopian collections and mutants, characterize the genetic and morphological diversity, and build breeding capacity in Ethiopia. Grass pea is drought tolerant and nutritious but its toxin puts over 100,000 people at risk of paralysis each year. The collaboration aims to reduce this risk and enable farmers to better utilize grass pea's benefits through the release of safer varieties.
Dr. William Flynn - FDA Antibiotics StrategyJohn Blue
FDA Antibiotics Strategy - Dr. William Flynn, Deputy Director for Science Policy, Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine, from the 2014 NIAA Symposium on Antibiotics Use and Resistance: Moving Forward Through Shared Stewardship, November 12-14, 2014, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
More presentations at http://www.swinecast.com/2014-niaa-antibiotics-moving-forward-through-shared-stewardship
Antibiotic resistant bugs turn up again in turkey meat : the salt : nprEric Strayer
Consumer Reports found antibiotic-resistant bacteria in turkey meat samples, including those from organically raised turkeys. They believe limiting antibiotic use in healthy animals could help address this issue. The FDA acknowledges overuse of antibiotics in farm animals and is working to restrict their use to situations where animal health requires it. However, the poultry industry argues it is already limiting problematic antibiotic use and that animal agriculture is just one factor in the broader problem of antibiotic resistance developing.
This document presents a seminar paper on the prospects of entomophagy (insect consumption) for curbing food insecurity and improving protein sources. It discusses the history and prevalence of entomophagy, nutritional value and protein content of edible insects, advantages such as sustainable food source and reduced disease risk. The paper also covers farming and processing techniques of edible insects, emerging markets, factors influencing consumer acceptance, and concludes that edible insects can play a significant role in ensuring food security and improving nutrition if incorporated into more diets and farmed on a larger scale.
Current and future animal vaccine research activities at ILRIILRI
This document provides an overview of current and future animal vaccine research activities at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). It discusses ILRI's facilities and priorities for developing vaccines for diseases that impact livestock in developing countries like Africa. These include African swine fever, contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, East Coast fever, peste des petits ruminants, and Rift Valley fever. The document outlines ILRI's vaccine research and development pathway from basic research to proof-of-concept to clinical development partnerships. It also describes various vaccine and diagnostic technology platforms being used at ILRI to develop new and improved vaccines and tools.
Aflatoxin M1-related health risk for milk consumers in dairy farms in rural a...ILRI
Poster by Filipe Maximiano Sousa, Apollinaire Nombre, Amos Miningou, SyAppolinaireTraore, Johanna Lindahl, Augustine Ayantunde, Javier Sanchez and Silvia Alonso presented at the virtual Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH) Academy Week 2021, 29 June – 1 July 2021. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.
Safer indigenous pork and healthier ethnic minorities in Vietnam through bett...ILRI
Poster by Fred Unger, Hung Nguyen-Viet, P.D. Phuc, P.T. Ngoc, T. Alter, M. Baumann, A. Scholl and Delia Grace presented at Tropentag 2018, Ghent, Belgium, 17-19 September 2018.
Prevalence of Intestinal Helminths and Protozoa Parasites of Ruminants in Min...iosrjce
This study investigated the prevalence of intestinal helminths and protozoa parasites in ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats) presented with diarrhea to a veterinary hospital in Minna, Nigeria between 2012-2013. Fecal samples were collected and examined for parasites. In 2012, 59.2% of samples were positive, compared to 82.7% in 2013. The most common parasites found across all years and species were Coccidia spp, Fasciola spp, and Ascaris spp. Higher prevalence was observed in 2013 possibly due to differences in climatic factors and management practices between the years. The study highlights the need for improved veterinary infrastructure, strategic deworming programs,
This document summarizes a study on the risk factors associated with Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) infections in sheep and goat herds in Marsabit County, Kenya. The study found that the greatest predictor of PPR status was whether or not the animal's owner had the herd vaccinated through government vaccination campaigns. Approximately 40% of sampled animals tested positive for PPR antibodies. Access to vaccination was limited by inadequate veterinary resources and personnel. The study recommends increasing vaccination access, targeting young animals, improving surveillance capabilities, and using GIS to optimize vaccination campaign planning and resource allocation.
Food security exists when all people have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food. It includes availability, access, affordability, quality, nutrition, and safety of food. Issues affecting global food security include rising population, changing diets requiring more resources, less arable land, higher transport costs, climate change, and resistant pests and diseases. The EU-funded PROteINSECT project is investigating using fly larvae fed on waste as a sustainable source of protein for animal feed. It is testing insect-derived protein in pig, chicken, and fish feed and analyzing safety, quality, and regulations. The Veg-i-Trade project aims to ensure food safety of fresh produce in global trade by developing tools to assess
The document outlines 4 primary reasons why animal experimentation should be allowed. It argues that modern medicine relies on findings from animal research, and that animal research has benefited not only humans but also veterinary medicine. It notes that researchers focus on animals with short lifespans and high reproduction rates like rats, mice and other rodents. Finally, it claims that animal experimentation has cured or treated many human diseases like polio, diabetes, rabies and more, saving millions of human lives.
The Organic Center is committed to providing peer-reviewed research on the health and environmental benefits of organic agriculture through studies and education. It has a board of directors from universities, companies, and organic advocates. The document presents information on nutrients, pesticides, climate change, GMOs and cloning that show benefits of organic farming and risks of conventional methods.
Food and feed security are predicted to be put under great
stress in the coming decades, due to the steep rise in the
world’s population and the ensuing increase in animal
protein demand. Within this context, the need for new
sources of nutrients becomes evident.
Hepatic and Rumenal Worms Infestations of Cattle in Vina Division (Adamawa – ...AI Publications
The main objective of this work is to describe a preliminary epidemiological account of major hepatic and rumenal distome worms of cattle in Vina Division, Adamawa Region of Cameroon. A total of 1361 cattle dung specimens and 450 blood samples were collected between April 2018 and March 2019 in 06 subdivisions within Vina Division. The dung and blood samples were placed in a cooler. The cooler was immediately transported to the medical and veterinary laboratory of Special Mission of tsetse fly Eradication where samples were kept cold at +4°C for at most 48 hours. The qualitative method of concentration of worm eggs by simple sedimentation was performed.Blood parameters were measured using a haematology automated system. Of the 1361 cattle dung specimens examined, 424 presented distome eggs giving a prevalence of 31.15 %.These were Fasciola gigantica, Paramphistomum daubneyi and Dicrocoelium hopes eggs.All cattle age groups were infected by worms. In terms of prevalence, medium cattle were found to be the most infected. In lean cattle the parasitic loads of F. gigantic and D. hopes were high and then decreased as the health of the animals improved. All cattle breeds were infected by at least one of the worm species. Bokolo and Djafoun were most infected by F. gigantica, while Holstein and Aku were more influence by P. daubneyi. Goudali breed is the one that has undergone the least parasitic pressure. Male cattle were more infected than females, but females exhibited higher mean intensity of infestation. Older cattle were more susceptible to F. gigantic and D. hopes infection while Adults were more infected by P. daubneyi. Whatever the parasite considered, parasitic load progressively increased with the age of the cattle. The number of cattle infected by P. daubneyi and D. hopeswas greater in the rainy season unlike F. gigantic infection which was more recurrent in the dry season. Mbe locality had a high prevalence of F. gigantica and P. daubneyi. However, Ngaoundere 1, 2 and 3 presented the highest mean intensities for all worm species. Prevalence and mean intensities of cattle have been more important in extensive livestock status. All the worms were encountered all year round, except for November and December 2018 where D. hopes was absent. Polyparasitic cases were observed. Nevertheless, bispecifics associations were most frequent. Mean Corpuscular Volume, Platelet Concentrations, Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin, Total Leucocytes Count and Granulocytes mean values were higher in cattle with significant parasitic loads while Total Erythrocyte Count and Packed Cell Volume were low. Today, it is well established that distomatoses represent one of the major parasitoses of cattle in Vina Division of Cameroon.
Cattle Ticks and Risk Factors Related to Tick Infestation of Livestock in Per...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
Tick-borne diseases are a global public health problem, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where most of the disease is caused by malaria and many other diseases of viral, parasitic or bacterial origin. This study aimed to identify the bovine tick's species in cattle farms and to determine possible risk factors related to tick infestation in Abidjan district and Azaguié commune. Thus, in July 2019, thirteen (13) herds distributed in these localities were visited for tick sampling and to conduct epidemiological investigations. At each visit, ticks were harvested from 15 cattle per herd. All the farms visited were infested with ticks. 96.92% of sampled animals had ticks. A total of 1796 ticks were collected of which 89.42% (1606) were adults, 10.41% (187) were pupae and 0.17% (3) was larvae. Two species of ticks have been identified, Amblyomma variegatum with 25% of the population and Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus with 75%. 96% of the cattle were infested by ticks of the species R. (B.) microplus and 56% of the cattle were infested by ticks of the species A. variegatum. The co-infestation of cattle by the two identified species was 53%. The distribution of the sexes showed that in the species A. variegatum, males were more numerous (13.44% for males and 8.76% for females). However in the species R. (B.) microplus, females were more numerous (5.08% for males and 62.3% for females).The analysis of risk factors associated with tick infestation in cattle has shown that factors such as Undefined parks, Type of pasture, Training in the use of acaricides and Presence of wild animals contribute to major ectoparasite infestations in cattle. Tick samples collected from peri-urban farms in the district of Abidjan and the locality of Azaguié as part of this study, indicate that the relatively recent introduction of the species Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus presents a threat to animal and human health.
Antimicrobial Resistance A One Health Challenge for Joint Action Ekaterina Bessonova
1. Antimicrobial resistance is a major global public health threat that requires a One Health approach and joint action across human, animal, and environmental sectors.
2. Key international organizations like FAO, OIE, and WHO have been collaborating for over 20 years to address antimicrobial resistance through activities like establishing guidelines, supporting country capacity building, and developing global and national action plans.
3. National action plans should focus on improving awareness and surveillance systems, optimizing antimicrobial use, and conducting research to address knowledge gaps, with a goal of ensuring sustainable and coordinated responses to antimicrobial resistance as a shared challenge.
Mandy Hagan - Advancing Technologies to Feed 9 BillionJohn Blue
Advancing Technologies to Feed 9 Billion - Mandy Hagan, Vice President, State Affairs and Grassroots, Grocery Manufacturers Association, from the 2015 Animal Agriculture Alliance Stakeholders Summit, The Journey to Extraordinary, May 6 - 7, 2015, Kansas City, MO, USA.
More presentations at http://www.trufflemedia.com/agmedia/conference/2015-the-journey-to-extraordinary
The document discusses the reality of slaughter in the UK and whether it can truly be considered humane given the large scale of the industry. It notes that nearly 1 billion land animals were slaughtered in the UK in 2014 according to official statistics. While legislation and standards have improved welfare, undercover investigations have found continued abuse and failures to properly implement rules. The best scenario still involves stress, loss of natural behaviors and denial of positive experiences for animals. The document argues that truly ensuring welfare may require reducing meat consumption and developing alternative agricultural systems.
An overview of the current trends in precision pig farming technologies 2ma...Eduardo J Kwiecien
The document discusses precision livestock farming (PLF) technologies for pig farming. It describes how PLF uses sensors and data collection/analysis systems to continuously monitor pigs on an individual and pen level. This can help improve animal welfare, productivity, and farm efficiency by detecting health issues early and monitoring environmental and behavioral factors. The document provides an overview of the current state of PLF technologies for pigs and their potential to address issues in intensive commercial pig production systems.
Lifting the curse of the grass pea: Reducing toxins in a key food security cropILRI
Researchers from Ethiopia, the UK, and the BecA-ILRI Hub are collaborating to develop safer varieties of grass pea, an important but toxic food crop. Their goals are to identify low-toxin grass pea materials from Ethiopian collections and mutants, characterize the genetic and morphological diversity, and build breeding capacity in Ethiopia. Grass pea is drought tolerant and nutritious but its toxin puts over 100,000 people at risk of paralysis each year. The collaboration aims to reduce this risk and enable farmers to better utilize grass pea's benefits through the release of safer varieties.
Dr. William Flynn - FDA Antibiotics StrategyJohn Blue
FDA Antibiotics Strategy - Dr. William Flynn, Deputy Director for Science Policy, Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine, from the 2014 NIAA Symposium on Antibiotics Use and Resistance: Moving Forward Through Shared Stewardship, November 12-14, 2014, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
More presentations at http://www.swinecast.com/2014-niaa-antibiotics-moving-forward-through-shared-stewardship
Antibiotic resistant bugs turn up again in turkey meat : the salt : nprEric Strayer
Consumer Reports found antibiotic-resistant bacteria in turkey meat samples, including those from organically raised turkeys. They believe limiting antibiotic use in healthy animals could help address this issue. The FDA acknowledges overuse of antibiotics in farm animals and is working to restrict their use to situations where animal health requires it. However, the poultry industry argues it is already limiting problematic antibiotic use and that animal agriculture is just one factor in the broader problem of antibiotic resistance developing.
This document presents a seminar paper on the prospects of entomophagy (insect consumption) for curbing food insecurity and improving protein sources. It discusses the history and prevalence of entomophagy, nutritional value and protein content of edible insects, advantages such as sustainable food source and reduced disease risk. The paper also covers farming and processing techniques of edible insects, emerging markets, factors influencing consumer acceptance, and concludes that edible insects can play a significant role in ensuring food security and improving nutrition if incorporated into more diets and farmed on a larger scale.
Current and future animal vaccine research activities at ILRIILRI
This document provides an overview of current and future animal vaccine research activities at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). It discusses ILRI's facilities and priorities for developing vaccines for diseases that impact livestock in developing countries like Africa. These include African swine fever, contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, East Coast fever, peste des petits ruminants, and Rift Valley fever. The document outlines ILRI's vaccine research and development pathway from basic research to proof-of-concept to clinical development partnerships. It also describes various vaccine and diagnostic technology platforms being used at ILRI to develop new and improved vaccines and tools.
Aflatoxin M1-related health risk for milk consumers in dairy farms in rural a...ILRI
Poster by Filipe Maximiano Sousa, Apollinaire Nombre, Amos Miningou, SyAppolinaireTraore, Johanna Lindahl, Augustine Ayantunde, Javier Sanchez and Silvia Alonso presented at the virtual Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH) Academy Week 2021, 29 June – 1 July 2021. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.
Safer indigenous pork and healthier ethnic minorities in Vietnam through bett...ILRI
Poster by Fred Unger, Hung Nguyen-Viet, P.D. Phuc, P.T. Ngoc, T. Alter, M. Baumann, A. Scholl and Delia Grace presented at Tropentag 2018, Ghent, Belgium, 17-19 September 2018.
Prevalence of Intestinal Helminths and Protozoa Parasites of Ruminants in Min...iosrjce
This study investigated the prevalence of intestinal helminths and protozoa parasites in ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats) presented with diarrhea to a veterinary hospital in Minna, Nigeria between 2012-2013. Fecal samples were collected and examined for parasites. In 2012, 59.2% of samples were positive, compared to 82.7% in 2013. The most common parasites found across all years and species were Coccidia spp, Fasciola spp, and Ascaris spp. Higher prevalence was observed in 2013 possibly due to differences in climatic factors and management practices between the years. The study highlights the need for improved veterinary infrastructure, strategic deworming programs,
This document summarizes a study on the risk factors associated with Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) infections in sheep and goat herds in Marsabit County, Kenya. The study found that the greatest predictor of PPR status was whether or not the animal's owner had the herd vaccinated through government vaccination campaigns. Approximately 40% of sampled animals tested positive for PPR antibodies. Access to vaccination was limited by inadequate veterinary resources and personnel. The study recommends increasing vaccination access, targeting young animals, improving surveillance capabilities, and using GIS to optimize vaccination campaign planning and resource allocation.
Food security exists when all people have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food. It includes availability, access, affordability, quality, nutrition, and safety of food. Issues affecting global food security include rising population, changing diets requiring more resources, less arable land, higher transport costs, climate change, and resistant pests and diseases. The EU-funded PROteINSECT project is investigating using fly larvae fed on waste as a sustainable source of protein for animal feed. It is testing insect-derived protein in pig, chicken, and fish feed and analyzing safety, quality, and regulations. The Veg-i-Trade project aims to ensure food safety of fresh produce in global trade by developing tools to assess
The document outlines 4 primary reasons why animal experimentation should be allowed. It argues that modern medicine relies on findings from animal research, and that animal research has benefited not only humans but also veterinary medicine. It notes that researchers focus on animals with short lifespans and high reproduction rates like rats, mice and other rodents. Finally, it claims that animal experimentation has cured or treated many human diseases like polio, diabetes, rabies and more, saving millions of human lives.
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sources of nutrients becomes evident.
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Food insecurity is increasing due to population growth and declining agricultural productivity. Entomophagy, or consuming edible insects, has the potential to address this issue as insects are a natural, renewable source of nutrients. Many cultures already incorporate insects into their diets. Edible insects are high in protein, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. They also have a higher feed conversion efficiency than traditional livestock. Insect farming could help alleviate food insecurity by providing additional nutrients in a sustainable way.
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This document summarizes a report on edible insects in Lao PDR. It discusses how:
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Operating in 140 countries and boasting 90 service stations worldwide, Bühler has been at the vanguard of industrial process technologies and solutions for over 150 years. Contributing significantly to feeding the world’s ever-growing population, Bühler manufactures equipment for processing of maize, wheat, chocolate, rice, pasta and breakfast cereals globally. In fact, 65 percent of wheat milled around the globe is processed on Bühler grain mills and around 30 percent of global rice production is processed using Bühler equipment.
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Changes in flour quality are and will continue to be a problem for the bakery industry. Large amounts of grain are processed by the milling industry and many resources used to secure the flour produced have a consistent quality.
The Bakery Innovation Center (BIC) at the Bühler headquarters is now five years old. As a center for vocational training and further education for bakers and millers, it is very popular.
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1. C
urrently, Europe’s high demand for
feed protein is largely met through
imported soya. Around 80 percent of
crop proteins per year are imported,
with 60 percent used for livestock
feed.
At the same time, per-capita
meat consumption is increasing in
developing countries. To address this
growing demand for meat, novel and additional sources of protein
for animal feed must be identified.
For generations, insects have been a valuable source of protein
for human consumption across continents other than Europe.
With increasing demand for food worldwide, particularly
meat and fish, insects also have the potential to be utilised as
a natural ingredient in high-protein animal feed. They are far
cheaper and require fewer resources to rear than traditional
sources.
For the past four years, the EC-funded project PROteINSECT
has been evaluating insects as a novel source of protein for
animal feed, whilst ensuring that methodologies are sustainable,
safe and economically viable. The project has 12 partners from
seven countries across Europe, Africa and Asia and is co-
ordinated by Fera Science Ltd in the United Kingdom.
The project is investigating the use of fly larvae, fed on a range
of organic waste materials, as a protein source. There is already
considerable expertise in this area in Mali, Ghana and China, and
PROteINSECT has connected with partners in these countries.
The project will close in April this year.
Dr Elaine Fitches from FERA Science Ltd, Co-ordinator of the
PROteINSECT global consortium, said at the project’s launch
in 2012, “The potential of insects as a source of valuable protein
has been recognised by scientists for a number of years. With
expertise in entomology and food safety, [Fera Science Ltd] is
ideally placed to lead the evaluation of insects as a sustainable
source of protein in animal feed.”
Consumer acceptance, the first hurdle
One of the main challenges to the introduction of insects to
animal feed (and human food) in Europe is consumer perception.
There is little point in making meat fed on insects publicly
available if no one will buy it.
To map attitudes, PROteINSECT launched two separate
consumer surveys. The first ran from October 2013 to April 2014,
and second from March to October 2015. Each had over 1300
respondents across 71 countries.
The first survey quizzed participants on whether they would be
happy to eat chicken, pork or fish derived from animals fed with
insect protein. Over 70 percent of respondents stated that they
would be willing to do this and only 6.5 percent said that they
would not. This was a surprisingly positive response considering
the unfamiliarity of insects as food and feed in Western cultures
and their reputation as a ‘novelty food’.
The overwhelming majority (88.2%) of respondents said more
information should be available on the use of insects as a food
source for both animals and humans. More than half (52.4%)
would be put off eating meat fed on a diet containing insect
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2. protein simply because they don’t know enough about the topic.
While presenting the results of the first survey Rhonda Smith,
head of project communications, said, “The results suggest that
people are more accepting of the idea of insects in food and feed
than we might have predicted. But there is a clear desire for
more information on this topic to be made available and we need
continued public engagement to increase awareness.”
This survey did not map attitudes to insects when compared to
other sources of protein. It was therefore revised before its re-
release the following year, to gauge public opinion of current and
potential protein sources in animal feed.
Insect protein versus other sources
The second survey questioned participants on their knowledge
of what is currently fed to animals and, again, how they would
feel about eating meat from animals fed on insects.
This time respondents were asked to rank insect protein against
other commonly used protein sources, such as fish meal, feather
meal, seaweed and grass. The results reiterated that many people
would not object to the idea of insect protein in animal feed. This
was still true in comparison to other sources, with insect-based
proteins actually ranked higher than commonly-used fish meal.
This survey was intentionally promoted to the general public,
people with no prior knowledge of animal feed or insects as a
protein source. This was to achieve a completely unbiased view
of attitudes.
The English language survey was first to be analysed, and
revealed that over 80 percent of respondents thought insects
were a suitable feed for livestock, with three out of every four
believing insect meal posed low or no risk to human health.
However, there was a 20 percent difference in how much
knowledge consumers had around this topic compared to how
much they felt they should have, suggesting that there is still
work to be done in informing the general public appropriately.
This has been noted by PROteINSECT as a major challenge in
the viability of using insect protein in feed and food long-term.
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3. Status review and analysis
In May 2015 the project released its Consensus Business Case
(CBC) report, a review and analysis of the current status of
insects as a viable, sustainable, additional source of protein. This
was produced using opinions from key European stakeholders
including those from feed industry, research, insect producers and
supermarkets.
The CBC functioned as an up-to-date interpretation of the
information available around insects’ potential and an indicator
of the project’s next steps. As noted by Dr Fitches, “It is only
by understanding the current state of play in Europe that we can
ensure key decision makers are appropriately informed, so that
researchers and stakeholders can work together to discern the
most effective approaches moving forward.”
The report acknowledged the current protein deficit and the
potential benefits of using insects as a sustainable source. The
production and processing of insects was noted as an area
requiring focus.
Since then feeding trials have investigated different ways to
do this, outlining potential challenges and assessing palatability
of insect protein for the animal. The report also acknowledged
lack of current investigation into the quality and safety of insect
protein, where robust data will be necessary for regulatory
authorities to allow insects in animal feed.
This report made clear current attitudes around the subject
and outlined the next steps for
PROteINSECT. These include
developing pilot-stage experiments
and feeding trials, creating nutrition
profiles for insect-based protein, and
developing a life cycle analysis with
full results from assessments in all
areas.
It also included results from the first
survey, encouraging greater public
engagement and education.
European scientific opinion
In early 2015 DG SANTE requested
an opinion from the European Food
Safety Authority (EFSA) on how
viable, from a safety viewpoint, they
judged the idea of insect protein. The
work of PROteINSECT both shaped
this request and sped up its submission.
Published in October 2015, EFSA’s ‘Risk profile related
to production and consumption of insects as food and feed’
concluded that where currently allowed feed materials are
used to feed the insects, insect protein itself should not pose
any additional risk for animal feed compared to other sources.
The use of other substrates to feed insects destined for animal
feed, such as organic wastes, must be specifically evaluated for
safety.
Overall, there was no health reason identified to prevent the
inclusion of insects in animal feed. However the committee
called for ongoing, further research, and noted that “for both
biological and chemical hazards, the specific production methods,
the substrate used, the stage of harvest, the insect species, as well
as the methods used for further processing will all have an impact
on the possible presence of biological and chemical contaminants
in insect food and feed products.”
The ongoing work of PROteINSECT aims to help address
these ‘uncertainties’, for example by developing robust risk
assessment work carried out at both European and national levels.
Dr Fitches described the opinion as “an important stepping stone
in furthering our understanding of the potential of insects as a
protein source”, and confirmed that “PROteINSECT’s partners
are ideally positioned to contribute robust data to help fill the
current knowledge gaps related to the use of insect protein in
animal feed.”
Showcasing work in Africa
The same month as EFSA published
its opinion, African partners from
PROteINSECT released a film - titled
‘Feeding Insects to Farmed Animals’
- to showcase the potential of insect-
based animal feed and share their
expertise with other farmers, across
Africa, in Europe and worldwide.
The film featured a Mali-based
insect feed facility headed up by
leading sustainability researcher
N’Golope Kone.
Dr Marc Kenis, a PROteINSECT
partner and entomologist at
the Centre for Agriculture and
Biosciences International (CABI),
appeared in the film. In it, he says,
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5. “These feeding trials are a key stage in our search for a more
sustainable source of protein than those currently in use. Insect
flour offers huge potential as an added, economically-viable,
‘home-grown’ protein source for farmers who have traditionally
relied upon fish meal and soy flour.”
‘Novel feed’ facilities such as those in Mali have a valuable
role in promoting self-sufficiency and providing opportunities for
growth across Africa, particularly as there are many farms owned
and worked by smallholders there.
Dr Sidi Traore, a poultry farmer from Bamako (Mali) who
is featured in the film, said, “I think this is an extraordinary
opportunity because currently it is very difficult to have a stable
and affordable food production which can provide enough
protein.”
The film demonstrates the idea’s potential while acknowledging
that famers could face restrictions on importing their meat, from
animals reared on insect protein, into Europe. Further safety
testing is essential before such meat becomes widely available for
human consumption.
Award for innovation and potential
PROteINSECT’s work, and its contribution to the ongoing
discussion around the potential of insect protein for feed and
food – particularly in Europe, where the concept is emerging -
was recognised by the CommBeBiz Awards in October 2015.
CommBeBiz is an EC-funded project working with bioeconomy
researchers and their projects to enable effective
and speedier transfer of knowledge to key
stakeholders including industry and policy
players.
As one of only eight EC-funded projects to
win, PROteINSECT presented its work at the
European Business Network (EBN) Congress
in Brussels on 29th October, to an audience of
judges, industry experts, EBN’s bioeconomy
special interest group and the media. The
project was awarded a tailored support package,
through which they requested help with the
project’s development both scientifically and
commercially.
“It’s an exciting time to be involved in the
alternative protein market and this award opens
many more avenues to us, both to identify and
set in motion important ‘next steps’ beyond
the close of the project and to keep the public
up-to-date with our research and results,” said
Dr Fitches.
Countryfile and UK exposure
Feeding trials of pigs in Belgium were
featured on the BBC’s flagship rural affairs
show Countryfile, broadcast on 29th November
2015.
Presenter Tom Heap interviewed expert
researchers and local farmers managing the
trials about the benefits of an insect-based feed,
as well as questioning how viable it would be
long-term.
The feature had an audience of over seven
million, according to overnight figures, and
provoked discussion on several social media
platforms. The show also exclusively revealed
the first results from the second consumer
survey, demonstrating that the public were not
opposed to the idea of insects in feed.
Next steps for PROteINSECT
Prior to the end of the project in April this year, partners will
publish and present a White Paper to the European Parliament.
This will ensure that an up-to-date resource is available to
parliamentarians and regulators to support ongoing discussions
and decision making, beyond the lifespan of the project itself.
The work of PROteINSECT has already made a significant
contribution to the insect protein feed debate and will retain value
over the coming years, as moves are made to tackle the protein
deficit and the farming landscape shifts to reflect the changing
needs of consumers, feed producers, meat suppliers and the planet.
For further information on the project, visit the website www.
proteinsect.eu.
Author: Rhonda Smith, director of Minerva
Communications
Project description: PROteINSECT is an EC-
funded project investigating the viability of
using insects as a protein source in animal
feed (fish, chickens and pigs). Fly larvae
are a natural component of these animals’
diets and provide a rich source of highly
digestible protein. The project focuses on the
determination of safety and quality criteria
for insect protein products, evaluation of
processing methodologies and building a pro-insect platform in
Europe, including examination of the regulatory framework.
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