The use of antibiotics needs to further decrease, and therefore we must keep on changing our way of working towards preventive health solutions. How do you cope with this as a Veterinarian?
Switch from a reactive role to a preventive approach! A partnership between you the Veterinarian and the Farmer. A Veterinarian is the gatekeeper to ensure correct use of and replacement of antibiotics.
This requires planning and round table discussion involving all parties such as consultants, nutritionists and manufacturers of alternative solutions. The outcome should be a comprehensive animal health planning strategy for each farm.
The economic impact of some diseases is devastating. The estimated loss due to an uncontrolled necrotic enteritis in broilers can be up to 0.9 € per bird. Even a controlled necrotic enteritis (after medical intervention) can cost +/- 0.15 € per bird. It is clear: prevention is better than cure. Several preventative strategies are available, ranging from supporting the intestinal health to the immune system.
Securing animal health is all about protecting the organs and safeguarding their function. Two main systems contributing to animal health are the immune system and the digestive system. By adopting a preventative approach supporting the immune system and maintaining gut health, your animals can be protected from the impact of diseases: Prevent to protect!
