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ANTIBIOTICS-BASEL
卷 10, 期 8, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10080910
关键词
neonatal calf diarrhea; survey; antibiotics; HPCIA
资金
- University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna
- Universidade de Lisboa
- University of Glasgow
- University of Liege
The study found that 52.5% of participants use antibiotics for treating neonatal calf diarrhea, with 27% always using them, and 45% using highest priority critically important antibiotics. The most significant influencing factor was the country of the participants, possibly due to regulatory differences between countries. The research also highlights the urgent need for scientific evidence to define best practices for treating neonatal calf diarrhea.
Neonatal calves are commonly affected by diarrhea caused by different pathogens, but not always bacteria. Yet, antibiotics are routinely used as a treatment to an unknown extent. It was our goal to survey antibiotic use for the treatment of neonatal calf diarrhea in different countries and to identify influencing factors. A total of 873 farmers and veterinarians in Austria, Belgium, Portugal, and Scotland participated in a voluntary online survey. The data were analyzed using classification and regression tree analyses and chi(2) tests. Overall, 52.5% of the participants stated that they use antibiotics when treating neonatal calf diarrhea. Of those, 27% use them always, and 45% use highest priority critically important antibiotics. The most important factor differentiating antibiotic use practices was the country the participants were from, which could be due to regulatory differences between the countries. All antibiotic products stated were licensed for use in cattle, but several were not licensed for the treatment of diarrhea in calves. Our study shows that there is an urgent need for more scientific evidence to define best practices for the treatment of neonatal calf diarrhea. Furthermore, consensual criteria for antibiotic therapy must be defined, and targeted training for farmers and veterinarians must be provided.
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