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Effect of Origanum vulgaris and Allium sativum extracts for the control of proliferative enteropathy in weaning pigs

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Papatsiros V. G., Tzika E. D., Papaioannou D. S., Kyriakis S. C., Tassis P. D., Kyriakis C. S.

Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences

2009

tom 12

nr 3

The aim of the present trial was to investigate the efficacy of Virbamix PEⓇ (Virbac SA, France) an appetite enhancer and feed flavouring material containing plant extracts of Origanum vulgaris and Allium sativum, added to the feed at one single dose in the control of proliferative enteropathy (PE) in weaning pigs, in comparison to reference treatment with tiamulin (TiamutineⓇ 6.5 Premix / Ceva Animal Health) group and a negative control group. The trial was conducted on a farm with a previous history of ileitis outbreaks. At weaning day (25 ± 3 days old / day 0 of the trial) a total of 288 (144 male + 144 female) piglets were selected and allocated into three experimental groups, each group comprising of four pens with 24 piglets in each pen. Group 1 (T1 group) served as negative control group (unmedicated), group T2 received medication in feed at the dose of 1kg Virbamix PEⓇ per tonne of feed and T3 group received 32 ppm of tiamulin. Treatments lasted for six weeks (up to the age of 67 ± 3 days), and no other antibacterial or growth promoter was added to the feed or drinking water in the same period. Administration of VirbamixⓇ PE was found to be effective for the control of PE, as shown by the reduction of prevalence of Lawsonia intracellularis in the intestine at the end of the treatment period, as determined by PCR method comparatively with the T1 group, while no significant difference was found between T2 and T3 groups. The diarrhoea score (DS) was significantly higher (P < 0.05) in the control group in comparison with T2 and T3 groups. However, no significant differences were noticed between T2 and T3 groups during the treatment period (P > 0.05). Treatment of piglets with Virbamix PEⓇ and TiamutineⓇ 6.5 Premix resulted in significantly higher body weight and average daily gain (ADG) than in T1 group for the total treatment period (P < 0.05). Conclusively, the results of present study indicate that the use of Virbamix PEⓇ, could be an alternative and economic method for the control of PE. Moreover, the use of this product is in accordance with the contemporary consumer demands for more environmentally friendly pig production, satisfying at the same time the producer needs for increased and cost-effective performance.

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Evaluation of in-feed larch sawdust anti-inflammatory effect in sows

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Tzika E. D., Tassis P. D., Papatsiros V. G., Pferschy-Wenzig E. M., Siochu A., Bauer R., Alexopoulos C., Kyriakis S. C., Franz C.

Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences

2017

tom 20

nr 2

The study aimed to investigate the possible anti-inflammatory activity of larch sawdust as feed supplement in lactating sows’ diet and its possible effect on the prevalence of Postpartum Dysgalactia Syndrome under field conditions. In a Greek farrow-to-finish pig farm, fifteen sows were randomly and equally allocated to a negative control group (NC group), a positive control group (PC group), and a treatment group (LT group). The animals of the first two groups received 99% basic diet and 1% corn starch, while LT group animals received 99% basic diet and 1% larch sawdust. The whole trial period lasted 35 days (7 days prior to farrow – day of weaning). At parturition day, animals of the PC group received 2 ml of an anti-inflammatory drug intramuscularly (meloxicam, Metacam®, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica), while the animals of both other groups, received 2 ml of normal saline. Results showed insignificant differences among experimental groups for parameters such as post-partum rectal temperature and piglets performance. On the contrary, a significant increase of mean milk lactation index was observed in LT and PC groups on the 4th day of lactation period, when compared with NC group (p=0.014). Additionally, mean IL-6 concentrations in blood in the LT group showed a tendency for reduction when compared with those found in NC, and insignificant difference (p>0.05) when compared with those observed in PC group 24 hours postpartum. Moreover, the respective TNFα mean level in the LT group at 24 and 72 hours after parturition was similar to that found in PC group, respectively) and significantly lower than that determined in the NC group (p=0.003, p=0.024. The results suggest a possible anti-inflammatory effect of larch sawdust in sows.

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2 Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences

2 Kyriakis S. C.

2 Papatsiros V. G.

2 Tassis P. D.

2 Tzika E. D.

1 Alexopoulos C.

1 Bauer R.

1 Franz C.

1 Kyriakis C. S.

1 Papaioannou D. S.

1 Pferschy-Wenzig E. M.

1 Siochu A.

1 2017

1 2009

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Effect of Origanum vulgaris and Allium sativum extracts for the control of proliferative enteropathy in weaning pigs

Evaluation of in-feed larch sawdust anti-inflammatory effect in sows