Πλοήγηση ανά Συγγραφέα "Papatsiros, V. G."
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Alternatives to antibiotics for farm animals
Papatsiros, V. G.; Katsoulos, P. D.; Koutoulis, K. C.; Karatzia, M.; Dedousi, A.; Christodoulopoulos, G. (2013)Nowadays, there is an increasing concern for the public health about the consequences from the long and increased use of antibiotics in livestock production. The use of antibiotics in animal feed as growth promoters has ... -
Clinical evaluation of intradermal vaccination against porcine enzootic pneumonia (Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae)
Tassis, P. D.; Papatsiros, V. G.; Nell, T.; Maes, D.; Alexopoulos, C.; Kyriakis, S. C.; Tzika, E. D. (2012)The aim of the present study was to investigate the efficacy of single-dose intradermal vaccination against Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae on a commercial swine unit. A total of 1051 healthy suckling piglets of 28 +/- 3 days of ... -
Detection and Zoonotic Potential of Trichinella spp. from Free-Range Pig Farming in Greece
Papatsiros, V. G.; Boutsini, S.; Ntousi, D.; Stougiou, D.; Mintza, D.; Bisias, A. (2012)Trichinellosis is a serious parasitic zoonosis, which is widely distributed around the world. Pork meat is still the predominant source of outbreaks of human trichinellosis in many countries. The aim of this study is to ... -
The effect of a natural feed additive (Macleaya cordata), containing sanguinarine, on the performance and health status of weaning pigs
Kantas, D.; Papatsiros, V. G.; Tassis, P. D.; Athanasiou, L. V.; Tzika, E. D. (2015)The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of Sangrovit((R)), a plant-derived feed additive, given throughout the nursery stage via feed at 15ppm and 50ppm, on the health status and performance of weaners against ... -
Effect of benzoic acid and combination of benzoic acid with a probiotic containing Bacillus Cereus var. toyoi in weaned pig nutrition
Papatsiros, V. G.; Tassis, P. D.; Tzika, E. D.; Papaioannou, D. S.; Petridou, E.; Alexopoulos, C.; Kyriakis, S. C. (2011)The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of a probiotic containing Bacillus cereus var. Toyoi spores (Toyocerin (R)) and benzoic acid (VevoVitall (R)) on growth performance and diarrhoea in weaning pigs, against ... -
Effect of origanum vulgaris and allium sativum extracts for the control of proliferative enteropathy in weaning pigs
Papatsiros, V. G.; Tzika, E. D.; Papaioannou, D. S.; Kyriakis, S. C.; Tassis, P. D.; Kyriakis, C. S. (2009)The aim of the present trial was to investigate the efficacy of Virbamix PE (R) (Virbac SA, France) an appetite enhancer and feed flavouring material containing plant extracts of Origanum vulgaris and Allium sativum, added ... -
Emerging Trichinella britovi infections in free ranging pigs of Greece
Boutsini, S.; Papatsiros, V. G.; Stougiou, D.; Marucci, G.; Liandris, E.; Athanasiou, L. V.; Papadoudis, A.; Karagiozopoulos, E.; Bisias, A.; Pozio, E. (2014)Trichinella infections in humans and pigs have been documented in Greece since 1945 and a high prevalence of infection in pigs occurred in the 1950s. Up to 1984 only sporadic infections in humans were documented, and this ... -
Exploration of the Connection Between Porcine Necrotic Ear Syndrome and PCV2 Infection
Papatsiros, V. G. (2011)This study provides an overview of current knowledge relating to porcine necrotic ear syndrome (or ear tip necrosis) associated with PCV2 infection. It is believed that Porcine Circovirus type 2 (PCV2) may be involved in ... -
Exposure of extensively farmed wild boars (Sus scrofa scrofa) to selected pig pathogens in Greece
Marinou, K. A.; Papatsiros, V. G.; Gkotsopoulos, E. K.; Odatzoglou, P. K.; Athanasiou, L. V. (2015)Background: Increased density and distribution of wild boar populations are likely to promote interactions and transmission of certain pathogens, not only among wild boar but also from wild boar to livestock or humans and ... -
A feed additive containing Bacillus toyonensis (Toyocerin (R)) protects against enteric pathogens in postweaning piglets
Kantas, D.; Papatsiros, V. G.; Tassis, P. D.; Giavasis, I.; Bouki, P.; Tzika, E. D. (2015)AimsThis study evaluated the efficacy of a probiotic containing Bacillus toyonensis spores (Toyocerin((R))) in postweaning piglets against enteric pathogens. Methods and ResultsSeven hundred and ninety-two healthy weaning ... -
Health and Production of Greek Organic Pig Farming: Current situation and perspectives
Papatsiros, V. G.; Tassis, P. D.; Christodoulopoulos, G.; Boutsini, S.; Tsirigotakis, G.; Tzika, E. D. (2012)For many years, outdoor pig farming has been one of the most important livestock production sectors in Greece. Since the 1960s, the introduction of high-yielding pig genotypes, under intensive production systems, has ... -
Impact of a killed PRRSV vaccine on sow longevity in a PRRSV infected swine herd
Papatsiros, V. G. (2012)In porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV)-infected farms, there is an increase in the female culling rate, mainly due to reproductive problems and culling of young females. This has significant economic ... -
Impact of a porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome inactivated vaccine on the health and semen traits of boars
Papatsiros, V. G.; Alexopoulos, C.; Boscos, C.; Kyriakis, S. C. (2011)The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a commercial European Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) - inactivated vaccine on health status, semen characteristics and semen fertilizing capacity ... -
Porcine respiratory and reproductive syndrome virus vaccinology: A review for commercial vaccines
Papatsiros, V. G. (2012)Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) since its appearance in Europe in the early 1990's has resulted in tremendous economic losses. Under field conditions vaccination is one of the most efficient strategies ... -
Residues depletion study and withdrawal period determination of sulphadiazine and trimethoprim premix in pigs
Tzivara, A.; Papatsiros, V. G.; Katsoudas, V.; Dritsa, L.; Katsoulos, P. D.; Evaggelidou, M.; Aravidou, E.; Christodoulopoulos, G. (2013)The emergence and spread of antibiotic resistant human pathogens have been directly linked to the use of antibiotics in livestock production. The purpose of this study was to detect and quantify the concentration of the ... -
The splay leg syndrome in piglets: A review
Papatsiros, V. G. (2012)Problem statement: The splay leg syndrome is the major congenital cause of lameness in suckling piglets. It is characterized by a temporarily impaired functionality of the hind leg muscles immediately after birth, resulting ... -
Streptococcus suis: An important zoonotic pathogen for human - prevention aspects
Papatsiros, V. G.; Vourvidis, D.; Tzitzis, A. A.; Meichanetsidis, P. S.; Stougiou, D.; Mintza, D.; Papaioannou, P. S. (2011)Streptococcus suis is a major porcine pathogen, causing economical health worldwide problems in the global swine industry. It is also emerging as a zoonotic agent capable of causing severe invasive disease in humans exposed ...