The ABCA1 blocking agent probucol decreases capacitation in ejaculated dog spermatozoa
The ATP binding cassette (ABC) transporters participate in the cholesterol and phospholipid transport within and through cell membranes of many cells including spermatozoa. Cholesterol efflux is important for ... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - January 6, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sabine Sch äfer-Somi and Sven Budik Tags: Research Source Type: research
Diagnostic studies of abortion in Danish cattle 2015 –2017
Abortion is a major source of economic losses in cattle breeding. Abortion occurs due to a wide range of causes, but infections are the most frequently diagnosed. However, establishing an aetiological diagnosi... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - January 3, 2020 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Godelind Alma Wolf-J äckel, Mette Sif Hansen, Gitte Larsen, Elisabeth Holm, Jørgen Steen Agerholm and Tim Kåre Jensen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Weight estimation and hormone concentrations related to body condition in Icelandic and Warmblood horses: a field study
The main objectives of this study were to evaluate the accuracy of different body weight formulas for estimating body weight of Icelandic and Warmblood horses, as well as to assess the associations between the... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - December 26, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Rasmus Bovbjerg Jensen, Lucca Louise Rockhold and Anne-Helene Tauson Tags: Research Source Type: research
Association between sow and piglet blood hemoglobin concentrations and stillbirth risk
Previous studies have indicated that high piglet blood hemoglobin concentration (HbC) at birth lead to better performance later in life. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the association b... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - December 10, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sheeva Bhattarai, Tore Framstad and Jens Peter Nielsen Tags: Brief communication Source Type: research
Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography of equine cheek teeth and adjacent structures: comparative study of image quality in horses in vivo, post-mortem and frozen-thawed
The use of cadavers for radiology research methodologies involving subjective image quality evaluation of anatomical criteria is well-documented. The purpose of this method comparison study was to evaluate the... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - December 10, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Christin R öttiger, Maren Hellige, Bernhard Ohnesorge and Astrid Bienert-Zeit Tags: Research Source Type: research
Iron treatment of pregnant sows in a Danish herd without iron deficiency anemia did not improve sow and piglet hematology or stillbirth rate
Anemia characterized by low hemoglobin concentration (HbC) is common in indoor housed pregnant sows. Iron is essential for hemoglobin synthesis and a number of metabolic processes including DNA synthesis and r... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - December 9, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sheeva Bhattarai, Tore Framstad and Jens Peter Nielsen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Indirect quantification of IgG using a digital refractometer, and factors associated with colostrum quality in Norwegian Red Cattle
There is an increased interest in using digital refractometers to indirectly assess colostrum quality of dairy cattle, but knowledge on diagnostic accuracy for Norwegian Red dairy cows is lacking. Recent resea... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - December 5, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Julie F øske Johnsen, Johanne Sørby, Cecilie Marie Mejdell, Åse Margrethe Sogstad, Ane Nødtvedt and Ingrid Hunter Holmøy Tags: Research Source Type: research
Challenges and standardization of microRNA profiling in serum and cerebrospinal fluid in dogs suffering from non-infectious inflammatory CNS disease
Non-infectious inflammatory (NII) central nervous system (CNS) conditions are primarily diagnosed by the demonstration of inflammatory changes in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). However, less-invasive methods a... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - December 3, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Susanna Cirera, Emilie Ulrikka Andersen-Ranberg, Sille Langkilde, Maria Aaquist and Hanne Gredal Tags: Brief communication Source Type: research
Association between single-nucleotide polymorphisms within candidate genes and fertility in Landrace and Duroc pigs
The objective of this study was to find associati... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - December 3, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Nina H årdnes Tremoen, Maren Van Son, Ina Andersen-Ranberg, Eli Grindflek, Frøydis Deinboll Myromslien, Ann Helen Gaustad and Dag Inge Våge Tags: Brief communication Source Type: research
Microbiological quality of mink feed raw materials and feed production area
The objectives of this study were to examine the microbiological quality of ready-to-eat mink feed and its raw ingredients, screen the pla... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - November 21, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ulrike Lyhs, Henrik Frandsen, Birgitte Andersen, Bettina Nonnemann, Charlotte Hjulsager, Karl Pedersen and Mariann Chri él Tags: Research Source Type: research
Association between DLA-DRB1.2 allelic diversity and development of mammary gland tumors in dogs
The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is the best-characterized genetic region related to resistance/susceptibility to a wide range of infectious and immune-mediated diseases. Evidences suggest that MHC c... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - November 14, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Seyed Milad Vahedi, Gholamreza Nikbakht, Shahram Jamshidi, Leila Lankarani, Nika Alimi and Atefeh Esmailnejad Tags: Research Source Type: research
Identifying climate-sensitive infectious diseases in animals and humans in Northern regions
General knowledge on climate change effects and adaptation strategies has increased significantly in recent years. However, there is still a substantial information gap regarding the influence of climate chang... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - November 14, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Anna Omazic, Helena Bylund, Sofia Boqvist, Ann H ögberg, Christer Björkman, Morten Tryland, Birgitta Evengård, Anders Koch, Camilla Berggren, Alexander Malogolovkin, Denis Kolbasov, Nataly Pavelko, Tomas Thierfelder and Ann Albihn Tags: Research Source Type: research
Description of two Serratia marcescens associated mastitis outbreaks in Finnish dairy farms and a review of literature
Infection with Serratia spp. have been associated with mastitis outbreaks in dairy cattle herds. Environmental contamination or a point source, like a teat dip product, have often been observed to be potential so... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - November 14, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Mari Johanna Friman, Marjut Hannele Eklund, Anna Helena Pitk älä, Päivi Johanna Rajala-Schultz and Merja Hilma Johanna Rantala Tags: Research Source Type: research
A pilot study to assess the feasibility of endoscopic placement of a transurethral urinary balloon catheter in male sheep cadavers
Surgery of obstructive urolithiasis in small ruminants is often unsatisfactory due to postoperative development of strictures. The present study aimed to establish an endoscopic technique for the placement of ... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - November 4, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Marlene Sickinger, Reto Neiger and Axel Wehrend Tags: Brief communication Source Type: research
Investigation of urban birds as source of β-lactamase-producing Gram-negative bacteria in Marseille city, France
We investigate here the presence of multidrug-resistant bacteria isolated from stool samples of yellow-legged gulls and chickens (n = 136) in urban parks and beaches of Marseille, France. Bacterial isolation w... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - October 31, 2019 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Edgarthe Priscilla Ngaiganam, Isabelle Pagnier, Wafaa Chaalal, Thongpan Leangapichart, Selma Chabou, Jean-Marc Rolain and Seydina Mouhamadou Diene Tags: Research Source Type: research
