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Enterococcus cecorum: Updating Knowledge and Management Protocols in a Framework for Reduced Antibiotic Use (Broiler)

Pathologies related to Enterococcus cecorum represents by far the most important health problems in Québec’s broilers. There is a lot of scientific research on the subject, both here and around the world. What have we learned in the last year? Is it possible to manage without using antibiotics?

Linda Lallier, DVM
Couvoir Boire et Frères Inc.

Dr. Linda Lallier graduated from the University of Montreal's Veterinary Medicine Faculty in 1985.

From 1985 to 2003, she practised veterinary medicine with large animals, mainly dairy cattle.

In 2003, she joined the Couvoir Boire et Frères inc. team. Her job was to control breeders flock health during the rearing and laying stages, implement and monitor biosecurity measures, provide veterinary support to commercial broilers and layers, as well as technical support during incubation to ensure the quality of the chicks.

She is a member of MAPAQ's EQCMA and poultry RAIZO health technical teams.

Finally, she co-owns a dairy farm with her son in central Quebec.

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