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
Anthelmintic resistance of horse strongyle nematodes to fenbendazole in Lithuania
Control of strongyle infections presents a global challenge for horse practitioners due to the development of anthelmintic resistance (AR), however comprehensive information on AR in Lithuania is still lacking... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - September 15, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Evelina Dauparait ė, Tomas Kupčinskas, Marian Varady and Saulius Petkevičius Tags: Research Source Type: research
Systematic review of products with potential application for use in the control of Campylobacter spp. in organic and free-range broilers
Campylobacter spp. are some of the most important food-borne zoonoses in Europe and broiler meat is considered the main source of Campylobacter infections. Organic and free-range broilers have access to outdoor r... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - September 8, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Brian Lassen, Birgitte Helwigh, Channie Kahl Petersen and Johanne Ellis-Iversen Tags: Review Source Type: research
Prevalence of lung atelectasis in sedated dogs examined with computed tomography
Computed tomography (CT) scanning of the lung is known to be a valuable tool when investigating lung pathology of the dog. During CT-scan the dog needs to be immobilized and general anesthesia has historically... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - September 8, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Elin Reimeg ård, Helena T. Nyman Lee and Frida Westgren Tags: Research Source Type: research
A large deletion encompassing exon 2 of the ectodysplasin A (EDA) gene in a British blue crossbred calf with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) is a congenital syndrome of mammals affecting organs and tissues of ectodermal origin characterized by absence or hypoplasia of hair, teeth, and eccrine glands. The diso... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - September 6, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Giovanni Capuzzello, Joana Gon çalves Pontes Jacinto, Irene Monika Häfliger, Gail E. Chapman, Sara Soto Martin, Lorenzo Viora, Nicholas N. Jonsson and Cord Drögemüller Tags: Case report Source Type: research
Protein profiling of testicular tissue from boars with different levels of hyperactive sperm motility
Hyperactive sperm motility is important for successful fertilization. In the present study, a proteome profiling approach was performed to identify the differences between Landrace boars with different levels ... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - September 5, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Maren van Son, Dag Inge V åge, Morten Skaugen, Nina Hårdnes Tremoen, Ann Helen Gaustad, Teklu Tewoldebrhan Zeremichael, Frøydis Deinboll Myromslien and Eli Grindflek Tags: Brief communication Source Type: research
Analytical performance of a canine ELISA monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 assay for use in cats and evaluation of circulating levels in normal weight and obese cats
In human and murine obesity, adipose tissue dwelling macrophages and adipocytes produce monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) leading to systemic low-grade inflammation. The aim of the study was to valida... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - September 5, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Kathrine Stenberg, Line Gensby, Signe Emilie Cremer, Michelle M øller Nielsen and Charlotte Reinhard Bjørnvad Tags: Research Source Type: research
Lidocaine spray 10% prior to intravenous catheterisation in dogs
A common and to some degree painful procedure in veterinary practice is to insert an intra-venous catheter. In both human and veterinary medicine, a topical mixture of lidocaine and prilocaine (EMLA cream) has... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - August 20, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Emma Hoeberg, Tonje Loken Kolstad, Liisa Martine Moller, Silje Kristine Rosvold, Maren Heggernes Softeland, Henning Andreas Haga and Andreas Lervik Tags: Brief communication Source Type: research
Anatomic, computed tomographic, and ultrasonographic assessment of the lymph nodes in presumed healthy adult cats: the abdomen, pelvis, and hindlimb
The computed tomography (CT) and ultrasonography (US) features of lymph nodes of the abdomen, pelvis, and hindlimb in healthy cats are poorly described in the current literature. A prospective anatomic and ref... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - August 13, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Mauricio Tob ón Restrepo, Rosa Novellas, Adrià Aguilar, Xavier Moll and Yvonne Espada Tags: Research Source Type: research
A case –control study regarding factors associated with digital dermatitis in Norwegian dairy herds
Digital dermatitis (DD) is a contagious bovine foot disease causing painful lesions, lameness, and reduced animal welfare. Previous studies indicate a complex aetiology of the disease. The aim of this study wa... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - August 13, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Lina Ahl én, Ingrid Hunter Holmøy, Ane Nødtvedt, Åse Margrethe Sogstad and Terje Fjeldaas Tags: Research Source Type: research
Salmonella serovars in sheep and goats and their probable zoonotic potential to humans in Suez Canal Area, Egypt
This study aimed to determine the occurrence of Salmonella serovars in sheep and goats and their probable zoonotic risk to human... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - July 29, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Hanan Abd El-Halim Hawwas, Abdel-Karim Mahmoud Aboueisha, Hanaa Mohamed Fadel and Heba Sayed El-Mahallawy Tags: Research Source Type: research
Estimating the risk of environmental contamination by forest users in African Swine Fever endemic areas
African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly lethal viral disease caused by the African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV), the only virus of the Asfaviridae family, which affects different species of wild and domestic suids, and... (Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica)
Source: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica - July 27, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Vincenzo Gervasi, Andrea Marcon and Vittorio Guberti Tags: Research Source Type: research
