Alternatives to synthetic chemical antiparasitic drugs in organic livestock farming in Europe
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Alternatives to synthetic chemical antiparasitic drugs in organic livestock farming in Europe. / Hoste, Hervé; Sotiraki, Smaragda; Mejer, Helena; Heckendorn, Felix; Maurer, Veronika; Thamsborg, Stig.
Organic Farming, Prototype for Sustainable Agricultures: Prototype for Sustainable Agricultures. Springer, 2014. s. 149-169.Publikation: Bidrag til bog/antologi/rapport › Bidrag til bog/antologi › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - Alternatives to synthetic chemical antiparasitic drugs in organic livestock farming in Europe
AU - Hoste, Hervé
AU - Sotiraki, Smaragda
AU - Mejer, Helena
AU - Heckendorn, Felix
AU - Maurer, Veronika
AU - Thamsborg, Stig
PY - 2014/11/1
Y1 - 2014/11/1
N2 - Gastrointestinal parasitism with helminths and protozoa remains a major threat in cattle and small ruminant production and has been rediscovered in pig and poultry production systems operating under organic farming rules because of the requirement to grant outdoor access to the animals. The control of these parasitic infections is a key issue for the economic viability of farms and for animal welfare. Control solutions aim at: (i) providing the agronomical bases for parasite control through rational management of pastures; (ii) stimulating the host immune response through different means; (iii) exploring and evaluating the efficacy of new drugs (i.e., phytotherapy, homeopathy and nutraceuticals); and (iv) developing new concepts of application of chemical antiparasitic drugs (e.g., targeted selective treatments). These four control principles will be illustrated with examples taken from the different livestock production systems. The perspectives of current research are to provide both organic and conventional farmers with a basket of options to be adapted to the various situations, in order to achieve more sustainable, integrated approaches to parasite control.
AB - Gastrointestinal parasitism with helminths and protozoa remains a major threat in cattle and small ruminant production and has been rediscovered in pig and poultry production systems operating under organic farming rules because of the requirement to grant outdoor access to the animals. The control of these parasitic infections is a key issue for the economic viability of farms and for animal welfare. Control solutions aim at: (i) providing the agronomical bases for parasite control through rational management of pastures; (ii) stimulating the host immune response through different means; (iii) exploring and evaluating the efficacy of new drugs (i.e., phytotherapy, homeopathy and nutraceuticals); and (iv) developing new concepts of application of chemical antiparasitic drugs (e.g., targeted selective treatments). These four control principles will be illustrated with examples taken from the different livestock production systems. The perspectives of current research are to provide both organic and conventional farmers with a basket of options to be adapted to the various situations, in order to achieve more sustainable, integrated approaches to parasite control.
KW - Alternative treatment
KW - Helminths
KW - Hygiene
KW - Immune prophylaxis
KW - Livestock
KW - Parasite control
KW - Protozoa
U2 - 10.1007/978-94-007-7927-3_8
DO - 10.1007/978-94-007-7927-3_8
M3 - Book chapter
AN - SCOPUS:84929936403
SN - 9400779267
SN - 9789400779266
SP - 149
EP - 169
BT - Organic Farming, Prototype for Sustainable Agricultures
PB - Springer
ER -
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