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Effect of XVET’s Cal D Phos® on the eggshell…

September 3, 2020December 8, 2020

Egg production has become a key protein source in modern society due to the rise of animal protein prices on the market. One of the most important parts of the egg is the eggshell which will give structure and strength to the egg as well as the capacity for it to exchange humidity and oxygen through it. In XVET we put Cal D Phos to the test to see the improvements recorded using this product on the field. After administrating Cal D Phos the eggshell increased in thickness over 0.11mm in average in comparison to thickness measurements before the use of Cal D Phos. This increases on the eggshell quality may help to avoid breakage of eggs or micro-fracturing of the eggshell at farm and transportation level.

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Novosol enhancing the performance parameters of broilers

September 18, 2020March 1, 2021

Short and medium-chain fatty acids had been historically used in poultry production due to their effect on improving animal’s performance parameters. The mixture of tchese fatty acids with specific essential oils has been proven to work in synergy providing extra benefits such as growth promoter and antioxidant effects.

During this trial the effect of Novosol (Short and medium-chain fatty acids plus specific essential oils) was recorded after the addition of Novosol (XVET Germany) into the drinking water of broiler chicken for just 4 days, resulting in an improvement on the mortality rate as well as the body weight gain.

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Let’s take a deep breath

August 20, 2020August 21, 2020

In birds as well as in other animal forms the respiratory system plays a key role in the survival of animals. Challenges such as heat stress, poor air quality, and pathogen pressure can have a direct impact on the integrity of the respiratory system and with that lowering the performance of our farm animals.
In XVET, we count with one top product that supports the respiratory system from different perspectives: Aromax. Which is a smart formula with a high concentrated mixture of essential oils that targets not only respiratory challenges by improving oxygen provision; but also helps to increase the feed and water intake for the flock.

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Effect of AROMAX (XVET Germany) on performance, local and…

July 13, 2020September 29, 2022

The present study indicates that administering XVET Germany’s Aromax resulted in a reduction of respiratory signs and improved the local and humoral immune response in broilers. Overall Aromax improved the overall strength of the immune system as well as increasing the effectiveness of the vaccine.

Administering Aromax as a spray (2ml/l) twice a week and in the drinking water (0.2 ml/l) everyday (Groups 3 and 4) results in a healthier respiratory system, higher body weight and weight gain, less stress on the liver, a stronger immune system and stronger vaccine response compared to vaccinating against Newcastle disease without giving Aromax (Control).

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Biosecurity is key to harmony

May 23, 2019August 30, 2019

Biosecurity is key to harmony

Commercial livestock production has been increasing due to the high demand for food, however, this could also increase health problems both for livestock and humans if not made under the right conditions such as the right animal density per house and good management. Obviously, health complications are reducing efficiency in production and have a negative effect on turnover and general economy therefore, the disease must be controlled precisely. There are several treatments which could help disease control but none of the treatments would be effective without having good biosecurity strategies in the farm.

Biosecurity is key to control and reduce diseases in a farm and consequently reduce the overuse of antibiotics. Simply, biosecurity is helping to reduce the antibiotic resistance threat and increasing animal welfare by blocking and suppressing disease challenges with precise control (management) and obeying good hygiene and security strategies.

In a farm, there are two different types of biosecurity’: Terminal and Continuous Biosecurity.

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In Pig Topics: Cost-effective formula enhances feed intake and…

May 22, 2019August 30, 2019

In Pig Topics: Cost-effective formula enhances feed intake and relieves stress

In edition 34 number 1 (2019) of Pig Topics Magazine page 18, XVET shares its know-how on Natural Antibiotic Growth Promoters such as Aromax, the key product based on essential oils that is also a cost-effective formula that enhances the feed intake.

Read the complete text here:

“Due to the rising problems of antibiotic resistance, eco-friendly, non-antibiotic growth promoters (NAGP) have been developed and used successfully.

It is known that plant primary and secondary compounds may beneficially affect animal health and production. They can act as immunomodulators, antioxidants, digestive stimulants or promote directly or indirectly performance and quality of animal growth.

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Coccidiosis – what now?

April 9, 2019August 30, 2019

Coccidiosis is a great concern.

Coccidia which is a common protozoan in domestic birds and other fowl is capable of developing resistance to antibiotics. Coccidiosis affects global food production causing economic losses that are globally estimated to be around 3 billion $ per year. This loss is caused by different coccidian species such as E. acervulina, E. maxima, and E. tenella., and depending on the species of the Eimeria involved, the infestation increases intestinal problems and causes immunosuppression in poultry flocks all around the world.

In cases of subclinical coccidiosis, production performance, water, and feed intake decreases, and animals will become more vulnerable to other diseases, especially to necrotic enteritis caused by Clostridium perfringens, or Salmonella infections. If not managed properly and necessary actions are not taken, subclinical coccidiosis may develop into clinical coccidiosis. A proper prevention programme against coccidiosis will also help to decrease the linked bacterial problems of the intestinal channel as well.

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Footpad dermatitis in a NAGP program

March 11, 2019August 30, 2019

Footpad dermatitis in a NAGP program

Healthy animals just like healthy people, don’t need antimicrobials, and not all infections and diseases, need to be treated with antibiotics. Misuse, excessive use, or wrong use of antibiotics in humans and animals, is known to be the primary cause of the rise of superbugs, bacteria that have grown resistant to many antibiotics.

Antimicrobial resistance is a global threat, with major economic and health impact. World Bank estimated that drug-resistant infections will be responsible for a drag between 1.1 and 3.8% by 2050, on global GDP (Gross Domestic Products). A two years’ review in the UK concluded that 700,000 deaths each year can be attributed to Antimicrobial resistance.

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Methods of Reducing Bacterial resistance by lessantibiotics.com Ambassador Dr.…

February 4, 2019August 30, 2019

Methods of reducing the bacterial resistance

Dr. Zeinali, a very experienced clinical veterinarian in the poultry industry has for many years explored effective approaches to reducing Antibiotic Growth Promoters in animal rearing and consequently reducing bacterial resistance. In this article Dr. Zeinali shares short but on-point insights on how you can also create a “Better Tomorrow” by adopting a NAGP approach.

” I have worked for more than 32 years as a clinical veterinarian and consultant with a focus on diagnosis, treatment, prevention, nutrition, management in layer breeder, broiler breeder, commercial layer, and commercial broiler farms.

According to my extensive background and experience I recommend following principles to reduce the consumption of the treatment antibiotics and eliminate the growth promotor antibiotics in the poultry industry:

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Life after antibiotics

October 8, 2018August 30, 2019

Life after antibiotics

Antibiotics have been widely used in animal production for many years now, mainly for therapeutic purposes, additionally for prophylaxis, and finally as a growth promoter in sub-therapeutic dosages. In accordance of the Principle 15 of the Rio Declaration of 1992, which arbours the idea, “Where there are threats of serious or irreversible damage, lack of full scientific certainty, shall not be used as a reason for postponing cost-effective measures to prevent environmental degradation”, first the developed European countries such as Sweden, and following that the whole European Union area, have banned the use of antibiotic growth promoters, and also have limited the use of molecules that are relevant to human health, in livestock. Finally this year USA has joined the regulation and as well as Far East countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, etc. also are following a strong projection of decreasing the antibiotic usage in general. This positive approach, of course, brings a certain responsibility of such as improving the biosecurity, enhancing management measures, focusing on nutrition, the handling of the digestive tract, the use of functional additives, whilst most important of them focusing on tissue integrity, immunity, reducing oxidative stress, and also aiming to decrease as much as possible the bacterial load, that will be shed to the environment.

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Biosecurity is key to harmony

In a farm, there are two different types of biosecurity’: Terminal and Continuous Biosecurity.

In Pig Topics: Cost-effective formula enhances feed intake and relieves stress

In edition 34 number 1 (2019) of Pig Topics Magazine page 18, XVET shares its know-how on Natural Antibiotic Growth Promoters such as Aromax, the key product based on essential oils that is also a cost-effective formula that enhances the feed intake.

Read the complete text here:

“Due to the rising problems of antibiotic resistance, eco-friendly, non-antibiotic growth promoters (NAGP) have been developed and used successfully.

It is known that plant primary and secondary compounds may beneficially affect animal health and production. They can act as immunomodulators, antioxidants, digestive stimulants or promote directly or indirectly performance and quality of animal growth.

Coccidiosis is a great concern.

Footpad dermatitis in a NAGP program

Methods of reducing the bacterial resistance

” I have worked for more than 32 years as a clinical veterinarian and consultant with a focus on diagnosis, treatment, prevention, nutrition, management in layer breeder, broiler breeder, commercial layer, and commercial broiler farms.

According to my extensive background and experience I recommend following principles to reduce the consumption of the treatment antibiotics and eliminate the growth promotor antibiotics in the poultry industry:

Life after antibiotics