Wild birds and rodents may play an important role in the dynamics of subclinical pig salmonellosis, either as introducers bacteria into farm or receptors infection already established farm. We tried to gain further insight epidemiology this by studying phenotypic (i.e., serotype antimicrobial resistance patterns) molecular characteristics Salmonella strains isolated from samples collected pigs wildlife captured vicinity farms. Salmonella-positive fecal were identified 56.1% 41 farms...

Summary The epidemiology of subclinical salmonellosis in wild birds a region high Salmonella prevalence pigs was studied. Three hundred and seventy‐nine faecal samples from 921 trapped 31 locations nearby pig premises, 431 581 10 natural settings far farms were analysed for the presence spp. Positive serotyped antimicrobial resistance (AR). Phage typing pulsed‐field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) on Typhimurium isolates also carried out. overall proportion ‐positive 1.85% (95% CI = 0.93, 2.77)....

ABSTRACT The ISO 6579:2002/Amd 1:2007 (ISO) standard has been the bacteriological method used in European Union for detection of Salmonella spp. pig mesenteric lymph nodes (MLN), but there are no published estimates diagnostic sensitivity (Se) this matrix. Here, Se (Se ) was estimated on 675 samples selected from two populations with different prevalences (14 farms a ≥20% prevalence and 13 <20% prevalence) through use latent-class models concert Bayesian inference, assuming 100%...

To determine the prevalence of five physical frailty phenotype components and to assess relationship between them other clinical factors.A population-based cross-sectional study was performed. Subjects 75 years older were randomly selected from primary care databases (with sampling stratified by gender). Physical phenotypes assessed using Fried's criteria. Sociodemographic data, comorbidities, nutritional status, functional capacity assessed.126 subjects recruited (47% women). Prevalence...

Summary The control of animal salmonellosis is considered as a major objective in Europe and indirect ELISAs will be important tools for the implementation programs this infection pigs. We analyse results yielded by three commercial (Herdcheck® Swine Salmonella, SALMOTYPE® Pig Screen, PrioCHECK® Salmonella) on meat juice samples from population slaughter pigs Aragon, NW Spain, to assess their efficacy using traditional latent‐class approaches. Overall, Herdcheck® Salmonella detected more...

Journal Article Reduction of subclinical Salmonella infection in fattening pigs after dietary supplementation with a ß‐galactomannan oligosaccharide Get access S. Andrés‐Barranco, Andrés‐Barranco Centro de Investigación y Tecnología Agroalimentaria Aragón Zaragoza Spain Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar J.P. Vico, Vico Facultad Ciencias Agropecuarias Universidad Católica Córdoba Argentina M.J. Grilló, Grilló Instituto Agrobiotecnología...

Serology is the method of choice for country-scale Salmonella control programs in pigs and can be carried out both on blood serum or meat juice. However, diagnostic performance enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) these sample matrices has not been sufficiently compared. The agreement between ELISA juice samples taken from commercial farms was assessed 2 pig populations (adult sows finishers). Results optical density percentage (OD%) were consistently higher than those (38.5 vs. 27.9;...

Background: Frailty is a highly prevalent geriatric syndrome and major public health problem. Designing effective preventive measures requires an understanding of frailty mechanisms risk factors.Objective: To estimate the incidence identify main factors for in community-dwelling elderly individuals.Design: Cohort study followed up over 2 years.Participants: Non-frail individuals aged 75 years older.Measurements: Socio-demographic variables, co-morbidities, lifestyle, nutritional status,...

Most swine Salmonella national control programmes in Europe have been based on the categorization of herds according to risk levels serological results. However, none non-Scandinavian countries reported any significant success infection reduction fattening pigs or number human cases attributable pork. The limited accuracy tests used, small animals sampled and likely lack herd representativeness samples used could be major factors affecting suitability these programmes. Focusing minimizing...

The results of a serological survey carried out in northeastern Spain to estimate the seroprevalence Salmonella spp. and determine potential risk factors are presented. Sera were obtained from farms submitting serum samples Regional Diagnostic Laboratory (RDL) for diagnosis other infectious diseases included within official eradication/surveillance programs, farm data collected through questionnaire. Out 6,182 pig sera (217 farms) analyzed 1,219 (19.7%) positive (optical density, OD ≥ 40%)....

The potential relationship between Salmonella infection in wild birds and pigs was investigated. Feces from pigs, birds, bird droppings or other environmental samples 25 finishing farms were cultured for isolation. In 17 (68%) isolated. Out of 57 isolates found, 32 (56.1%) Typhimurium. 6 (24%) the same serotype isolated different origins similar AR PFGE patterns which would support existence a transmission cycle this area. Preventing access to farm premises is highly recommended.

Background: The pathophysiology of muscle wasting in the elderly is multifactorial and not fully understood. Objective: To assess main factors associated with poor mass strength an population to differences by sex. Methodology: An observational cross-sectional study community-dwelling adults aged 75 years older. Muscle was assessed bio impedance analysis handheld dynamometer. Main included physical exercise, nutritional status, co-morbidities, anabolic catabolic hormones (ghrelin,...

Prebiotics that block intestinal harmful bacteria and stimulate both the activity of beneficial animal immune system may help in controlling pig salmonellosis. We added a galacto-oligosaccharide (Salmosan®) on diet pigs during whole period fattening to assess its potential effect prevalence Salmonella spp. In first trial 56 from small unit (fewer than 200 animals) were fed with where Salmosan® (0.5 kg/Ton feed) was added, while rest animals same feed without galacto-oligosaccharide.

Coagulase-negative staphylococci are main pathogens that produce goat mastitis. Marbofloxacin is a third-generation fluoroquinolone approved for treat mastitis in animals. The objectives of this study were: (i) to determine the pharmacokinetics marbofloxacin (10 mg/kg/24 h) serum and milk administered intramuscularly five days goats with induced by coagulase-negative staphylococci; (ii) characterize concentration-effect relationship against Mueller Hinton broth milk; (iii) AUC/MIC cutoff...

In this study, we assess whether on-farm serology may be useful for predicting Salmonella shedding at slaughter. Serology on serum samples collected 60 and 90 fattening three days before slaughter predicted somewhat with no significant differences among them. Pigs higher OD% values these point times would have risk of when arriving to On-farm help predict some extent the in seropositive units, which allow prompt interventions mitigate pigs arrive

The use of plant-derived products with antimicrobial activity appears as an alternative for the control pig salmonellosis. results 3 field trials aimed at assessing efficacy different concentrations a galactomannan (Salmosan®) in Samonella infection fattening pigs are presented. It was found that addition ≥2 kg/T Salmosan® to regular diet during entire period able decrease significantly prevalence Salmonella and shedding slaughter. This could be considered good complementary tool along...