Left and right displaced abomasum and abomasal volvulus: comparison of clinical, laboratory and ultrasonographic findings in 1982 dairy cows
Although left and right displacement of the abomasum and abomasal volvulus are well-known disorders of cattle, a comparative evaluation of the clinical, laboratory and ultrasonographic findings of these types ... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - December 20, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ueli Braun, Karl Nuss, Sarah Reif, Monika Hilbe and Christian Gerspach Tags: Research Source Type: research

Comparison of ozonated water and acidified copper sulphate in prevention of digital dermatitis in dairy cows
Digital dermatitis (DD) is the most significant infectious hoof disorder of cattle in Europe. Hoof baths are one of the most common control methods. Copper sulphate and formalin are commonly used in hoof baths... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - December 20, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Hertta Pirkkalainen, D örte Döpfer, Timo Soveri and Minna Kujala-Wirth Tags: Brief communication Source Type: research

Exploring the association between canine perineal hernia and neurological, orthopedic, and gastrointestinal diseases
The objective of this study was to assess the contribution of gastrointestinal (GI), neurological, a... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - December 17, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tuuli Maria Åhlberg, Tarja Susanna Jokinen, Hanna Maija Salonen, Outi Maria Laitinen-Vapaavuori and Sari Helena Mölsä Tags: Research Source Type: research

Comparison of the neuromuscular effects of two infusion rates of rocuronium in anesthetized pigs
Neuromuscular blocking agents are frequently administered to pigs used for research. In humans, administration of the drugs is not without risk and may result in accidental awareness under general anaesthesia ... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - December 15, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Kamilla Pedersen, Linda Loisa Kruh øffer, Jens Lykkesfeldt and Birgitte Saima Kousholt Tags: Research Source Type: research

Buprenorphine in rats: potent analgesic or trigger for fatal side effects?
With ongoing animal welfare efforts, multimodal analgesia is often recommended to implement in study protocols. Buprenorphine with very potent analgesic effect is a standard opioid for the use in this context ... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - December 13, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Janin Reifenrath, Miriam Heider, Merle Kempfert, Heidi Harting, Friederike Weidemann, Sarah Strauss and Nina Angrisani Tags: Brief communication Source Type: research

Efficacy and tolerability of a 12-week combination chemotherapy followed by lomustine consolidation treatment in canine B- and T-cell lymphoma
High-grade lymphoma in dogs is a chemotherapy-responsive neoplasia with remission rates exceeding 80% under combination chemotherapy protocols. Usually these protocols are intensive and 24  + weeks. The objecti... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - December 12, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Stefanie Limmer, Verena Nerschbach, Nina Eberle, Erik Teske and Daniela Simon Betz Tags: Research Source Type: research

In vivo models of Escherichia coli infection in poultry
Escherichia coli represents a significant challenge to the poultry industry due to compromised animal welfare, vast productivity losses, elevated mortality, and increased use of antimicrobial compounds. Therefore... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - December 2, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sofie Kromann and Henrik Elvang Jensen Tags: Review Source Type: research

Low-level colonization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in pigs is maintained by slowly evolving, closely related strains in Finnish pig farms
Over the past two decades, livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LA-MRSA) has become widely prevalent in pig production in Europe. The carriage status of LA-MRSA is known to vary among... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - December 2, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Marie Verkola, Milla Takala, Suvi Nyk äsenoja, Satu Olkkola, Paula Kurittu, Saija Kiljunen, Henni Tuomala, Asko Järvinen and Annamari Heikinheimo Tags: Research Source Type: research

Can shelter dog observers score behavioural expressions consistently over time?
A substantial number of dogs live in animal shelters worldwide. Stressors within the shelter environment can compromise their welfare, and scientific evaluations of feasible welfare assessment methods are ther... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - December 2, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Solveig Marie Stubsj øen, Randi Oppermann Moe, Cicilie Johannessen, Maiken Larsen, Henriette Madsen and Karianne Muri Tags: Brief Communication Source Type: research

Cerebellar abiotrophy in an Icelandic horse
Cerebellar abiotrophy (CA) is an uncommon hereditary neurodegenerative disorder affecting the cerebellar Purkinje cells. Equine CA has been reported in several breeds, but a genetic etiology has only been conf... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - November 26, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sanni Hansen, Emil Olsen, Marie Raundal and J ørgen Steen Agerholm Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Somatic cell count in bovine quarter milk samples culture positive for various Staphylococcus species
Non-aureus staphylococci (NAS) are the most prevalent group of bacteria isolated in bovine mastitis milk in Finland and many other countries. They usually cause subclinical or mild clinical mastitis. The incre... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - November 26, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Suvi Taponen, Vesa Myllys and Satu Py örälä Tags: Research Source Type: research

Heritability estimates of distichiasis in Staffordshire bull terriers using pedigrees and genome-wide SNP data
Distichiasis is the most frequently recorded eye disorder in the Norwegian Staffordshire bull terrier (SBT). The condition is often mild but can, in severe cases, lead to pain and blindness. The current study'... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - November 21, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Dina Joergensen, Per Madsen, Ernst-Otto Ropstad and Frode Lingaas Tags: Research Source Type: research

Prognostic factors for continence after surgical correction of ectopic ureters of 51 dogs with long-term follow-up
An ectopic ureter is a congenital malformation characterized by caudal displacement of one or both ureteral orifices and is the most common cause of urinary incontinence in young dogs. Complete resolution of i... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - November 17, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Judith Visser, Hille Fieten, Hannah Wikje van Velzen, Marjanne Duke Zaal and Anne Kummeling Tags: Research Source Type: research

Factors affecting reproductive performance in the Swedish Bernese mountain dog
Good reproductive performance is fundamental for the development of a breed. Previous studies have indicated that the Bernese mountain dog has a relatively high prevalence of reproductive problems such as a hi... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - October 21, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Eva Axn ér, Linda Sofia Rasmus and Toril Melangen Tags: Research Source Type: research

Monitoring antimicrobial usage in companion animals: exploring the use of the Danish VetStat database
In the Danish Veterinary Statistics Program, VetStat, sales data on medicinal products prescribed for veterinary consumption is collected. The Danish Food and Veterinary Administration (DVFA) manages the datab... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - October 17, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Anne-Sofie Glavind, Amanda Brinch Kruse, Liza Rosenbaum Nielsen and Helle Stege Tags: Research Source Type: research