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{"title":"How can we contribute to sustainability goals?","authors":"David Barrett","doi":"10.12968/live.2024.29.2.49","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/live.2024.29.2.49","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":512209,"journal":{"name":"Livestock","volume":"46 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140267622","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sheep-associated malignant catarrhal fever in cattle: an update","authors":"Joseph W Angell, Eleanor G. Bentley, James P Stewart","doi":"10.12968/live.2024.29.2.74","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/live.2024.29.2.74","url":null,"abstract":"Sheep-associated malignant catarrhal fever (SA-MCF) is a frequently fatal disease of many species including cattle, caused by ovine herpes virus-2. Sheep are the main reservoir host species and transmit the virus to other species, usually via aerosol. Clinical signs in affected animals can impact various body systems, and infection can be sub-clinical and become latent. No specific treatments exist, and empirical treatments are generally unrewarding. Occasionally some animals may survive, but there remains a chronic arteriopathy. Currently, the disease is controlled on farms is by reducing contact between susceptible hosts and sheep as much as possible, although a vaccine would be a useful protective strategy should one be developed.","PeriodicalId":512209,"journal":{"name":"Livestock","volume":"36 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140267742","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Livestock Workshops: bull fertility testing","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/live.2024.29.2.54","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/live.2024.29.2.54","url":null,"abstract":"In this workshop Alice Miller discussed fertility testing in dairy and beef bulls, sharing practical tips and advice for practitioners. How to prepare the equipment to get the best results, and ensure you can rely on your findings by avoiding common artefacts was covered. Common morphological abnormalities and what they mean were discussed, helping the veterinarian with final assessment and diagnosis.","PeriodicalId":512209,"journal":{"name":"Livestock","volume":"23 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140267749","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Selective treatment of clinical mastitis in dairy cows","authors":"Jude Roberts","doi":"10.12968/live.2024.29.2.58","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/live.2024.29.2.58","url":null,"abstract":"Over the last few years, the author, alongside many other dairy vets, has been working with dairy farmers to support them in carrying out selective dry cow therapy in their herds, while ensuring that cow health and welfare are not compromised. We can now have more informed discussions about the selective treatment of clinical mastitis in lactating dairy cows. This has been enabled by the recent advances and availability of cow-side pathogen testing, with several publications in the scientific literature evaluating farms carrying out selective treatment of clinical mastitis compared to blanket treatment, as well as the improved on-farm data we have around mastitis cases and mastitis patterns in our herds. The advantage of selective treatment is predominantly the reduced antibiotic use aligned with the One Health approach to the responsible use of antibiotics. There are other advantages to the selective treatment of cases, including targeted (narrow spectrum) antibiotic use and the increased farm focus and close monitoring of mastitis cases and cure rates on farm that come with reviewing mastitis treatment protocols. Vets can also be actively engaged in discussing the treatment and monitoring outcomes of mild and moderate cases of clinical mastitis, an area that has often been overlooked as a result of the focus on sick cows or toxic/severe cases requiring more involved and tailored therapy. Rapid and accurate cow-side pathogen tests allow selective treatment of clinical mastitis to be carried out on farm without compromising on treatment delay, so that the most effective treatment can be given to the appropriate mastitis cases. The focus of mastitis control must always remain on preventative measures to reduce the number of new infections. Through on-farm engagement with a wider mastitis discussion and creating bespoke tailored mastitis treatment programmes as part of selective treatment of clinical mastitis, this can serve as a regular reminder that prevention of new infections will always lead to the most significant benefits. This article reviews the available information on the selective treatment of clinical mastitis and presents some initial steps in data gathering and evaluation to ensure that the appropriate farms are undertaking selective treatment of mastitis cases.","PeriodicalId":512209,"journal":{"name":"Livestock","volume":"10 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140267934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bovine neonatal enteric immunity: a key consideration in the prevention of calf diarrhoea","authors":"Nicola Gladden","doi":"10.12968/live.2024.29.2.66","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/live.2024.29.2.66","url":null,"abstract":"The mucosa is the largest component of the immune system, providing a first line of defence against most pathogens encountered. Although the mucosa is located in all areas where there are mucosal surfaces (such as the respiratory and urogenital tracts), the clinical importance of diarrhoea in calf veterinary practice means the gastrointestinal mucosa is of particular interest. Taking steps to promote good health of the gastrointestinal mucosa can enhance gastrointestinal mucosal immunity and aid prevention of calf diarrhoea, the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in calves under 1 month old.","PeriodicalId":512209,"journal":{"name":"Livestock","volume":"29 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140267425","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Livestock Workshops: eradication of disease","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/live.2024.29.2.56","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/live.2024.29.2.56","url":null,"abstract":"In this online workshop Dr Neil Paton, Lecturer in Farm Animal Health and Production at the Royal Veterinary College and Technical Director of the Gwaredu BVD and Gwaredu Sacb programmes, discussed the eradication of disease on farm, with a focus on bovine viral diarrhoea and sheep scab.","PeriodicalId":512209,"journal":{"name":"Livestock","volume":"18 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140267780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}