From OIE standards to responsible and prudent use of antimicrobials: supporting stewardship for the use of antimicrobial agents in animals.

The global action plan (GAP) on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) advocated the development of national action plans on AMR and the implementation of plans aimed at preventing, combating and monitoring AMR. The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)'s strategy on AMR and the prudent use of antimicrobials is aligned with the GAP and recognizes the importance of a One Health approach. This paper reviews the goals, tools and strategies that the OIE has in place to support its Members, envisioning an increased awareness of them and ultimately an increased implementation of the OIE standards.

Platelet-activating factor receptor (PAF-R) and acetylhydrolase (PAF-AH) are co-expressed in immature bovine trophoblast giant cells throughout gestation, but not at parturition.

Platelet-activating factor (PAF) was associated with successful implantation in the cow, trophoblast invasiveness and angiogenesis. Bovine placentation is characterized by the limited invasion of trophoblast giant cells (TGC) into the maternal caruncular epithelium. TGC exhibit both endocrine activity and properties of tumor cells and may thus be targets of and mediators for the action of PAF.