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Mikulski D, Juśkiewicz J, Ognik K, Zduńczyk P, Smagieł R, Jankowski J. Gastrointestinal tract and neuroendocrine system responses of young turkeys to the early administration of antibiotics or feeding a diet containing a coccidiostat. Poult Sci 2022; 101:102098. [PMID: 36087440 PMCID: PMC9465105 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.102098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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This study investigated the effects of early and short-term administration of an antibiotic or feeding a diet containing a coccidiostat on gastrointestinal function and the blood levels of selected hormones in young turkeys. A total of 1540 Hybrid Converter turkeys were allocated to 4 groups on the day of hatch. Each group consisted of 7 pens with 55 birds per pen. Group ENR was treated with enrofloxacin for the first 5 d of life, group DOX received doxycycline for 5 d and group MON was administered monensin for 84 d. CON birds served as a control group without any antibiotic treatment or MON administration. An analysis of the activity of bacterial enzymes revealed that the cecal microbiota of turkeys were less sensitive to MON than to the other 2 antibiotics. Turkeys subjected to ENR and DOX treatments were characterized by lower (P < 0.05) extracellular activity of cecal bacterial β-glucosidase, compared with groups CON and MON. The extracellular activity of cecal bacterial α-galactosidase and β-galactosidase decreased significantly in response to the experimental treatment with DOX (P < 0.05 vs. CON). Turkeys treated with ENR had higher total activity of bacterial β-galactosidase than those administered DOX or MON. Despite the differences in the enzymatic activity of microbiota, the use of antibiotics did not affect the concentrations of total short-chain fatty acids or ammonia in the cecal digesta of turkeys. A diet containing MON and the early administration of ENR or DOX induced an increase in blood noradrenaline levels (P = 0.004) in 56-day-old turkeys. Early DOX use increased plasma cortisol concentrations (P < 0.001) and decreased plasma serotonin levels (P = 0.006) in 56-day-old turkeys. Over the entire experiment (up to 12 wk of age), the use of MON improved the BW gain of turkeys (P = 0.055) and feed conversion (P = 0.016), compared with the DOX treatment.
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Koutsoumanis K, Allende A, Alvarez‐Ordóñez A, Bolton D, Bover‐Cid S, Chemaly M, Davies R, De Cesare A, Herman L, Hilbert F, Lindqvist R, Nauta M, Ru G, Simmons M, Skandamis P, Suffredini E, Andersson DI, Bampidis V, Bengtsson‐Palme J, Bouchard D, Ferran A, Kouba M, López Puente S, López‐Alonso M, Nielsen SS, Pechová A, Petkova M, Girault S, Broglia A, Guerra B, Innocenti ML, Liébana E, López‐Gálvez G, Manini P, Stella P, Peixe L. Maximum levels of cross-contamination for 24 antimicrobial active substances in non-target feed.
Part 3: Amprolium. EFSA J 2021; 19:e06854. [PMID: 34729083 PMCID: PMC8546521 DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2021.6854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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The specific concentrations of amprolium in non-target feed for food-producing animals, below which there would not be an effect on the emergence of, and/or selection for, resistance in bacteria relevant for human and animal health, as well as the specific antimicrobial concentrations in feed which have an effect in terms of growth promotion/increased yield were assessed by EFSA in collaboration with EMA. Details of the methodology used for this assessment, associated data gaps and uncertainties, are presented in a separate document. To address antimicrobial resistance, the Feed Antimicrobial Resistance Selection Concentration (FARSC) model developed specifically for the assessment was applied. However, due to the lack of data on the parameters required to calculate the FARSC for amprolium, it was not possible to conclude the assessment. To address growth promotion, data from scientific publications obtained from an extensive literature review were used. Levels of amprolium in feed that showed to have an effect on growth promotion/increased yield were reported. The lack of antibacterial activity at clinically relevant concentrations for amprolium suggests that further studies relating to bacterial resistance are not a priority.
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Koutsoumanis K, Allende A, Alvarez‐Ordóñez A, Bolton D, Bover‐Cid S, Chemaly M, Davies R, De Cesare A, Herman L, Hilbert F, Lindqvist R, Nauta M, Ru G, Simmons M, Skandamis P, Suffredini E, Andersson DI, Bampidis V, Bengtsson‐Palme J, Bouchard D, Ferran A, Kouba M, López Puente S, López‐Alonso M, Nielsen SS, Pechová A, Petkova M, Girault S, Broglia A, Guerra B, Innocenti ML, Liébana E, López‐Gálvez G, Manini P, Stella P, Peixe L. Maximum levels of cross-contamination for 24 antimicrobial active substances in non-target feed. Part 11: Sulfonamides. EFSA J 2021; 19:e06863. [PMID: 34729091 PMCID: PMC8546515 DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2021.6863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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The specific concentrations of sulfonamides in non-target feed for food-producing animals, below which there would not be an effect on the emergence of, and/or selection for, resistance in bacteria relevant for human and animal health, as well as the specific antimicrobial concentrations in feed which have an effect in terms of growth promotion/increased yield were assessed by EFSA in collaboration with EMA. Details of the methodology used for this assessment, associated data gaps and uncertainties, are presented in a separate document. To address antimicrobial resistance, the Feed Antimicrobial Resistance Selection Concentration (FARSC) model developed specifically for the assessment was applied. However, due to the lack of data on the parameters required to calculate the FARSC, it was not possible to conclude the assessment until further experimental data are available. To address growth promotion, data from scientific publications obtained from an extensive literature review were used. Levels in feed that showed to have an effect on growth promotion/increased yield were identified for three sulfonamides: sulfamethazine, sulfathiazole and sulfamerazine. It was recommended to carry out studies to generate the data that are required to fill the gaps which prevented the calculation of the FARSC for these antimicrobials.
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Ferket PR, Malheiros RD, Moraes VMB, Ayoola AA, Barasch I, Toomer OT, Torrent J. Effects of functional oils on the growth, carcass and meat characteristics, and intestinal morphology of commercial turkey toms. Poult Sci 2020; 99:3752-3760. [PMID: 32616271 PMCID: PMC7597836 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2020.03.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2019] [Revised: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of functional oils containing cashew nutshell and castor oil on turkey performance and intestinal morphology. In experiment 1, 585 hatchlings were randomly placed in 15 replicate floor pens, (13 poults/pen) with recycled litter and provided feed and water ad libitum. Birds were randomly assigned to 3 dietary treatments from 1 to 12 wk: nonmedicated control, 0.15% functional oils, and 66-ppm monensin. From wk 13 to 20, each initial treatment group was further divided into 3 treatments—control (no additive), 0.15% of functional oils, or 20 ppm of virginiamycin to produce 9 different treatments, 5 replicate pens per treatment. Data on feed weights were collected weekly, and body weight bi-weekly. At termination (20 wk), birds were euthanized, and their meat was processed to determine mass of carcass sections and meat quality, while intestinal samples were collected for histology. In experiment 1, toms fed monensin or functional oils were 10.5 and 4.5% heavier (P < 0.05), respectively, than the controls at 12 wk. Birds fed monensin had a 4% improvement (P < 0.05) in feed conversion as compared to the other treatments. Neither virginiamycin nor the functional oils affected bird performance when fed from 13 to 20 wk. The jejunum villi surface area at 3 wk was most enhanced (P < 0.05) for the poults fed monensin. Supplementation with functional oils significantly reduced leg yield and thiobarbituric-acid reactive substances of white meat after 7 D of storage (P < 0.05). There were no effects on performance or carcass characteristics in experiment 2. While additional confirmatory studies are needed, functional oils in the diet of turkey toms may be a viable alternative to antibiotic growth promotants.
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- P R Ferket
- Prestage Department of Poultry Science, NCSU, Raleigh, NC, USA.
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- Prestage Department of Poultry Science, NCSU, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Prestage Department of Poultry Science, NCSU, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Prestage Department of Poultry Science, NCSU, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Market Quality and Handling Research Unit-ARS-USDA, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
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- Oligo Basics USA LLC, Cary, NC 27519, USA
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Chu TLH, Guan Q, Nguan CYC, Du C. Halofuginone Synergistically Enhances Anti-Proliferation of Rapamycin in T Cells and Reduces Cytotoxicity of Cyclosporine in Cultured Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0144735. [PMID: 26671563 PMCID: PMC4686009 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0144735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2015] [Accepted: 11/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Both rapamycin (RAPA) and cyclosporin A (CsA) are commonly used for immunosuppression, however their adverse side effects limit their application. Thus, it is of interest to develop novel means to enhance or preserve the immunosuppressive activity of RAPA or CsA while reducing their toxicity. Halofuginone (HF) has been recently tested as a potential immunosuppressant. This study investigated the interaction of HF with RAPA or with CsA in cell cultures. Cell proliferation in cultures was determined using methylthiazol tetrazolium assay, and cell apoptosis assessed by flow cytometric analysis and Western blot. The drug-drug interaction was determined according to Loewe’s equation or Bliss independence. Here, we showed that addition of HF to anti-CD 3 antibody-stimulated splenocyte cultures induced synergistic suppression of T cell proliferation in the presence of RAPA, indicated by an interaction index (γ) value of < 1.0 between HF and RAPA, but not in those with CsA. The synergistic interaction of RAPA with HF in the suppression of T cell proliferation was also seen in a mixed lymphocyte reaction and Jurkat T cell growth, and was positively correlated with an increase in cell apoptosis, but not with proline depletion. In cultured kidney tubular epithelial cells, HF attenuated the cytotoxicity of CsA. In conclusion, these data indicate that HF synergistically enhances anti-T cell proliferation of RAPA and reduces the nephrotoxicity of CsA in vitro, suggesting the potential use of HF for enhancing anti-T cell proliferation of RAPA and reducing CsA-mediated nephrotoxicity.
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- Tony L. H. Chu
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Immunity and Infection Research Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Chu TL, Guan Q, Nguan CY, Du C. Halofuginone suppresses T cell proliferation by blocking proline uptake and inducing cell apoptosis. Int Immunopharmacol 2013; 16:414-23. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2013.04.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2012] [Revised: 04/17/2013] [Accepted: 04/25/2013] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Chapman HD, Sandstrom J, Breeding SW. Effect of the anticoccidial agents halofuginone and monensin when given with growth promoting antibiotics upon the control of coccidiosis in the turkey. Avian Pathol 2007; 27:498-504. [DOI: 10.1080/03079459808419374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Chapman HD, Matsler PL, Chapman ME. Control of Coccidiosis in Turkeys with Diclazuril and Monensin: Effects upon Performance and Development of Immunity toEimeriaSpecies. Avian Dis 2004; 48:631-4. [PMID: 15529986 DOI: 10.1637/7136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The effects of diclazuril and monensin, when included in the feed of turkeys from 0 to 10 wk, upon performance and development of immunity to Eimeria species was investigated. Birds were initially inoculated with a low dose of oocysts of three species of Eimeria at 3, 5, 7, and 9 days of age in order to simulate a natural infection. Weight gain and feed intake from 0 to 6 wk of age was significantly greater in medicated birds compared with those that received no anticoccidial medication. Weight gain and feed intake from 6 to 10 wk was greater in birds that received diclazuril than in unmedicated birds. No differences in performance were evident after drug withdrawal from 10 to 16 wk. Immunity to Eimeria species developed by 10 wk in birds that received no anticoccidial medication but did not develop in those given diclazuril or monensin.
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- H D Chapman
- Department of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
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Opinion of the Scientific Panel on additives and products or substances used in animal feed (FEEDAP) on the reevaluation of coccidiostat Elancoban in accordance with article 9G of Council Directive 70/524/EEC. EFSA J 2004. [DOI: 10.2903/j.efsa.2004.42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Chapman HD, Saleh E. Effects of different concentrations of monensin and monensin withdrawal upon the control of coccidiosis in the turkey. Poult Sci 1999; 78:50-6. [PMID: 10023746 DOI: 10.1093/ps/78.1.50] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The efficacy of different concentrations of monensin in turkeys exposed to field isolates of Eimeria and the effect of the withdrawal of monensin from their diet were investigated. Results of a battery study indicated that 66 ppm monensin was effective against three species of Eimeria in the turkey. In floor pens in which poults were exposed to infection, use of 59.5, 79.4, and 99.2 ppm monensin resulted in reduced mortality and improved feed conversion at 3 wk of age compared with birds that had received no medication. Poults given 59.5 ppm monensin weighed more and had a better feed conversion at 3 wk than poults given 79.4 or 99.2 ppm monensin, but at 10 wk no differences in the body weight or feed conversion of poults given different concentrations of drug were apparent. At 14 wk (and from 10 to 14 wk), poults that had been given 99.2 ppm monensin had a lower feed intake and weighed less than birds that had been given 59.5 ppm of the drug but there were no significant differences in feed conversion. There was no significant difference in the weight gain or feed conversion of poults from 10 to 14 wk of age whether monensin was present in the feed or had been withdrawn. No evidence of compensatory growth was found in the present study.
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- H D Chapman
- Department of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville 72701, USA.
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Chapman HD. Administration of a coccidiosis vaccine to day-old turkeys via the eye and development of immunity to Eimeria species. Poult Sci 1996; 75:1496-7. [PMID: 9000273 DOI: 10.3382/ps.0751496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Day-old turkeys poults were given a live coccidiosis vaccine via the eye at the hatchery, and all poults produced oocysts in their droppings 7 d later. No oocytes were present in droppings of unvaccinated controls. The weight gain of vaccinated poults challenged at 3 wk of age with a mixture of three species of Eimeria was lower than that of unchallenged poults, indicating that they were susceptible to infection. No significant difference in weight gain was found when poults were challenged at 6 wk, however, indicating that they had acquired immunity to the species used for challenge.
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- H D Chapman
- Department of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville 72701, USA
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Waldroup PW, Cabel MC, Adams MH. Effects of Zinc Bacitracin Fed in Combination with Monensin on Weight Gain and Feed Utilization of Turkeys. J APPL POULTRY RES 1993. [DOI: 10.1093/japr/2.4.356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Waldroup PW, Cabel MC, Adams MH. Effects of Bacitracin Methylene Disalicylate in Combination with Monensin on Weight Gain and Feed Utilization of Turkeys. J APPL POULTRY RES 1993. [DOI: 10.1093/japr/2.3.268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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