Use of Antibiotics in Companion Animals from 133 German Practices from 2018 to 2023.

: While antibiotic usage in farm animals has been systematically monitored and reduced in many countries, including Germany, data on companion animals such as dogs and cats remain scarce. To address this gap, a study was conducted in Germany to analyze patterns of antibiotic use in dogs and cats. : Antibiotic usage data were obtained from debevet, a cloud-based veterinary practice management software based in Berlin, Germany.

Estimation of the Production Economic Consequences of Stopping Partial Depopulation in Broiler Production.

Partial depopulation is the removal and slaughter of part of a flock prior to the final slaughter age, and this practice allows broiler producers to optimize stocking density in broiler houses. However, this practice constitutes a serious break in farm biosecurity that can lead to the introduction of various pathogens in the flock, including spp. In this study, the production of a house performing partial depopulation of 25% of the flock at 35 days of age prior to the final slaughter at 42 days was compared with a production system where partial depopulation was not performed.