Optimization of antimicrobial use is a cornerstone in the fight against antimicrobial
resistance (AMR) and one of the five objectives of the WHO global action plan on AMR (1) …

Simple Summary Diarrhea in growing pigs is a challenge for the pig industry since it is
associated with reduced animal welfare, retarded growth, increased feed conversion ratio …

Background Porcine post-weaning diarrhea (PWD) has reemerged as an important topic in
pig production, as common control strategies based on prophylactic use of antimicrobials …

Background Recently, in-feed medicinal zinc has been phased out in pig production in the
European Union. This makes updated knowledge about porcine post-weaning diarrhea …

The use of medicinal zinc oxide (ZnO) in post-weaning diets must be phased out in the
European Union by 2022, resulting in urgent needs for alternative strategies to prevent …

Bovine respiratory disease complex is the most common disease requiring the use of
antimicrobials in industrial calf production worldwide. Pathogenic bacteria (Mannheimia …

Background Intestinal disease in nursery pigs is the most common cause of antibiotic usage
in pigs in Denmark. The decision to initiate batch medication of intestinal diseases in nursery …

Background Post-weaning diarrhoea (PWD) is a multifactorial condition and the most well
documented infectious cause is enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli. The objective of the study …

Respiratory and intestinal diseases in pigs can have significant negative influence on
productivity and animal welfare. A wide range of real-time PCR (rtPCR) assays are used in …

Background The majority of antimicrobials given during the production of pigs are given to
nursery pigs. The influence of antimicrobial use on the levels of antimicrobial resistant …