Editorial news and events-COST Action FA1401 “European network on the factors affecting the gastro-intestinal microbial balance and the impact on the health status of pigs (PiGutNet)”

• Autorzy: Trevisi P. , Botti S. , Lauridsen C. , Perez J. F. , Papadopoulos D. , Roselli M. , Levic J. , Zentek J.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The “hoped for” reduction in the use of antibiotics in pig by EU producers has not been materialized as they are still being widely used for the control of enteric infectious diseases. This practice can spread antibiotic resistance in the farm environment and poses a threat to consumer health. Whilst it is widely recognized that a diversified gastro-intestinal tract (GIT) microbiota is essential for optimal health and performance, the underlying factors favoring the development and maintenance of a balanced intestinal microbiota are not fully understood. PiGutNet will establish the first European network focused on this topic, joining specialists in all research areas. It will define both environmental and host genetic factors affecting the GIT microbiota and the complex interactions between microbiota and gut maturation, to maintain a healthy gut throughout life. The network will coordinate databases and unravel innovative tools to define the status of intestinal eubiosis in pigs. The most important outcomes will be genome/metabolome-wide association studies and the provision of a road map to increase pig resistance against GIT infections. This will have an important translational potential, being the foundation for European companies to develop strategies in the areas of feed additives and animal husbandry, resulting in improved animal health and welfare, consumer protection and competitive advantage for the European agriculture.

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences
• Rocznik: 2015
• Tom: 24
• Numer: 2
• Opis fizyczny: p.166-170,fig.

Twórcy

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Trevisi P.

• Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences (DISTAL), University of Bologna, Viale G. Fanin 46, 40127 Bologna, Italy

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Botti S.

• Parco Tecnologico Padano, Via Einstein, Loc. Cascina Codazza, 26900, Lodi, Italy

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Lauridsen C.

• Department of Animal Science, Aarhus University, Blichers Alle 20, 8830 Tjele, Denmark

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Perez J. F.

• Animal Nutrition and Welfare Service (SNiBA). Departament of Animal and Food Sciences, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Spain

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Papadopoulos D.

• Faculty of Health Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece

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Roselli M.

• Research Center on Food and Nutrition (CRA-NUT), Agricultural Research Council, Via Ardeatina 546, 00178 Rome, Italy

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Levic J.

• Institute of Food Technology, University of Novi Sad, Bul. cara Lazara 1, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia

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Zentek J.

• Department of Veterinary Medicine, Institute of Animal Nutrition, Freie Universitat Berlin, Konigin-Luise-Str. 49, 14195 Berlin, Germany