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Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2012 54(Suppl 1):S16
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Two decades of biomonitoring polar bear health in Greenland: a review
We present an overview of studies of anthropogenic pollutants in East Greenland polar bears over the period of 1999-2011. East Greenland polar bears are among the most polluted species, not just in the Arctic ...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2012 54(Suppl 1):S15 -
Persistent organic pollutants in Finnish reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus L.) and moose (Alces alces)
The aim of this study was to determine 17 Polychlorinated Dibenzo-p-dioxin and Dibenzofuran (PCDD/F) and 12 Dioxin-like Polychlorinated Biphenyl (DL-PCB) concentrations in the tissues of Finnish terrestrial herbi...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2012 54(Suppl 1):S11 -
Wild mink (Neovison vison) as sentinels in environmental monitoring
For monitoring of endocrine disruptors and other contaminants in terms of exposure levels and possible effects on the reproductive system, suitable sentinel species have to be used. The wild mink is putatively...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2012 54(Suppl 1):S9 -
Cohort studies of Faroese children concerning potential adverse health effects after the mothers’ exposure to marine contaminants during pregnancy
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2012 54(Suppl 1):S7 -
Mycotoxins in Norwegian food and feed
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2012 54(Suppl 1):S6 -
Contamination of livestock due to the operation of a small waste incinerator: a case incident in Skutulsfjörður, Iceland, in 2010
In 2010 contamination by dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs was detected in milk and meat in the valley Engidalur situated at the bottom of a fjord (Skutulsfjörður) in North West Iceland. The valley is narrow and su...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2012 54(Suppl 1):S4 -
Anthropogenic pollutants – an insidious threat to animal health and productivity?
Humans have always polluted their environment and, to an extent, the associated adverse consequences have increased in parallel with the global population. However, in recent decades, entirely novel compounds ...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2012 54(Suppl 1):S2 -
The first nosocomial outbreak of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in horses in Sweden
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in animals is a rare finding in Sweden. In horses, MRSA was first detected in a screening survey in 2007. In 2008, six clinical cases occurred in an equine hospi...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2012 54:11 -
Good agreement of conventional and gel-based direct agglutination test in immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia
The aim of this study was to compare a gel-based test with the traditional direct agglutination test (DAT) for the diagnosis of immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA).
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2012 54:10 -
Chronic pneumonia in calves after experimental infection with Mycoplasma bovis strain 1067: Characterization of lung pathology, persistence of variable surface protein antigens and local immune response
Mycoplasma bovis is associated with pneumonia in calves characterized by the development of chronic caseonecrotic lesions with the agent persisting within the lesion. The purposes of this study were to characteri...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2012 54:9 -
A longitudinal study on diarrhoea and vomiting in young dogs of four large breeds
Prospective studies to document the occurrence of canine diarrhoea and vomiting are relatively scarce in dogs, and the majority of published studies are based on information from clinical records. This study i...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2012 54:8 -
Repeated post-exercise administration with a mixture of leucine and glucose alters the plasma amino acid profile in Standardbred trotters
The branched chain amino acid leucine is a potent stimulator of insulin secretion. Used in combination with glucose it can increase the insulin response and the post exercise re-synthesis of glycogen in man. D...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2012 54:7 -
Development and comparison of a real-time PCR assay for detection of Dichelobacter nodosus with culturing and conventional PCR: harmonisation between three laboratories
Ovine footrot is a contagious disease with worldwide occurrence in sheep. The main causative agent is the fastidious bacterium Dichelobacter nodosus. In Scandinavia, footrot was first diagnosed in Sweden in 2004 ...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2012 54:6 -
Evaluation of two dairy herd reproductive performance indicators that are adjusted for voluntary waiting period
Overall reproductive performance of dairy herds is monitored by various indicators. Most of them do not consider all eligible animals and do not consider different management strategies at farm level. This pro...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2012 54:5 -
Association of herd BRSV and BHV-1 seroprevalence with respiratory disease and reproductive performance in adult dairy cattle
The aim of this study was to detect the associations between bovine herpesvirus 1 (BHV-1) status of a herd and respiratory disease (BRD) occurrence and reproductive performance in pregnant heifers and cows. Th...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2012 54:4 -
Haemostatic alterations in a group of canine cancer patients are associated with cancer type and disease progression
Haemostatic alterations are commonly detected in human and canine cancer patients. Previous studies have described haemostatic dysfunction in canine patients with haemangiosarcomas and carcinomas, and haemosta...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2012 54:3 -
Antimicrobial resistance and virulence factors in Escherichia coli from swedish dairy calves
In Sweden, knowledge about the role of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli in neonatal calf diarrhea and the occurrence of antimicrobial resistance in E. coli from young calves is largely unknown. This has therapeu...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2012 54:2 -
Impact of proximal cytoplasmic droplets on quality traits and in-vitro embryo production efficiency of cryopreserved bull spermatozoa
Proximal cytoplasmic droplets (PCDs), a remnant of germ cell cytoplasm, are common non-specific morphological defects in bovine semen. This study evaluated the effect of higher percentages of PCDs on the quali...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2012 54:1 -
Histopathological and parasitological study of the gastrointestinal tract of dogs naturally infected with Leishmania infantum
The aim of this study was to provide a systematic pathological and parasitological overview of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), including the stomach, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, caecum and colon, of dogs natur...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:67 -
Toxicokinetics of mercury in blood compartments and hair of fish-fed sled dogs
Understanding mercury (Hg) distribution in blood and the importance of hair as an excretory pathway is critical for evaluating risk from long term dietary Hg exposure. The major objective of this study was to ...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:66 -
Implementation of immunohistochemistry on frozen ear notch tissue samples in diagnosis of bovine viral diarrhea virus in persistently infected cattle
Bovine viral diarrhea is a contagious disease of domestic and wild ruminants and one of the most economically important diseases in cattle. Bovine viral diarrhea virus belongs to the genus Pestivirus, within the ...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:65 -
Association between antibodies to Coxiella burnetii in bulk tank milk and perinatal mortality of Danish dairy calves
Coxiella burnetii is a well-known cause of placentitis and subsequent abortion in ruminants, but there are no reports on the relationship with perinatal mortality. The study was performed to determine the influen...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:64 -
Purification of chicken carbonic anhydrase isozyme-III (CA-III) and its measurement in White Leghorn chickens
The developmental profile of chicken carbonic anhydrase-III (CA-III) blood levels has not been previously determined or reported. We isolated CA-III from chicken muscle and investigated age-related changes in ...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:63 -
The prevalence and nature of cardiac arrhythmias in horses following general anaesthesia and surgery
The prevalence and nature of arrhythmias in horses following general anaesthesia and surgery is poorly documented. It has been proposed that horses undergoing emergency surgery for gastrointestinal disorders m...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:62 -
Tularemia in Alaska, 1938 - 2010
Tularemia is a serious, potentially life threatening zoonotic disease. The causative agent, Francisella tularensis, is ubiquitous in the Northern hemisphere, including Alaska, where it was first isolated from a r...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:61 -
Exposure to a dog elicits different cardiovascular and behavioral effects in pregnant and lactating goats
Heart rate and plasma cortisol concentration are often used in evaluation of physiological reactions to stress and fear, but arterial blood pressure is rarely measured in farm animals. Goats are prey animals a...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:60 -
Association of claw disorders with claw horn colour in norwegian red cattle - a cross-sectional study of 2607 cows from 112 herds
Claw disorders cause problems in dairy cattle all over the world. Nutrition, feeding, environment, claw trimming routines, hormonal changes related to calving and genetics are among the factors which influence...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:59 -
Raccoon dog rabies surveillance and post-vaccination monitoring in Lithuania 2006 to 2010
Oral rabies vaccination (ORV) in rabies infected regions should target the primary rabies vector species, which in Lithuania includes raccoon dogs as well as red foxes. Specific investigations on ORV in raccoo...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:58 -
Fatty acid patterns of dog erythrocyte membranes after feeding of a fish-oil based DHA-rich supplement with a base diet low in n-3 fatty acids versus a diet containing added n-3 fatty acids
In dogs, increasing the tissue n-3 fatty acid (FA) content is associated with potential benefit in some medical conditions, e.g. atopic dermatitis, cancer or heart disease. Therefore effectively and convenient...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:57 -
Transmission and genetic diversity of Enterococcus faecalis among layer chickens during hatch
Studies on transmission of Enterococcus faecalis among chickens during hatch have not been carried out so far. Information about vertical transmission and subsequent spreading and colonization of the cloacal muco...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:56 -
Cervical chondroid chordoma in a standard dachshund: a case report
A ten-year-old male standard dachshund was presented with a history of neck pain and progressive gait disturbances. Following a neurological examination and diagnostic imaging, including CT, a neoplastic lesio...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:55 -
Some aspects of purinergic signaling in the ventricular system of porcine brain
Numerous signaling pathways function in the brain ventricular system, including the most important - GABAergic, glutaminergic and dopaminergic signaling. Purinergic signalization system - comprising nucleotide...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:54 -
A field-study on Leptospira seroprevalence in dairy cows in four geographical areas in Sweden
Dairy cattle were used as sentinels for the presence of Leptospira infection in Swedish livestock in four regions contrasting in precipitation and temperature during the summer time. The aim of the study was to e...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:53 -
Phylogenetic groups and cephalosporin resistance genes of Escherichia coli from diseased food-producing animals in Japan
A total of 318 Escherichia coli isolates obtained from different food-producing animals affected with colibacillosis between 2001 and 2006 were subjected to phylogenetic analysis: 72 bovine isolates, 89 poultry i...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:52 -
Geographical distribution of salmonella infected pig, cattle and sheep herds in Sweden 1993-2010
The Swedish salmonella control programme covers the entire production chain, from feed to food. All salmonella serotypes are notifiable. On average, less than 20 cases of salmonella in food-producing animals a...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:51 -
The preference for water nipples vs. water bowls in dairy goats
Previous studies have reported that the design of the water dispensers can influence the water intake in farm animals. Horses and dairy cows seem to prefer to drink from an open surface whereas sheep and pigs ...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:50 -
Effects of a single intraperitoneal administration of cadmium on femoral bone structure in male rats
Exposure to cadmium (Cd) is considered a risk factor for various bone diseases in humans and experimental animals. This study investigated the acute effects of Cd on femoral bone structure of adult male rats a...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:49 -
Diet-induced bacterial immunogens in the gastrointestinal tract of dairy cows: Impacts on immunity and metabolism
Dairy cows are often fed high grain diets to meet the energy demand for high milk production or simply due to a lack of forages at times. As a result, ruminal acidosis, especially subacute ruminal acidosis (SA...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:48 -
A new resorbable device for ligation of blood vessels - A pilot study
During surgery, controlled haemostasis to prevent blood loss is vital for a successful outcome. It can be difficult to ligate vessels located deep in the abdomen. A device that is easy to use and enables secur...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:47 -
Modular hybrid total hip arthroplasty. Experimental study in dogs
This prospective experimental study evaluated the surgical procedure and results of modular hybrid total hip arthroplasty in dogs.
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:46 -
Evaluation of LHP® (1% hydrogen peroxide) cream versus petrolatum and untreated controls in open wounds in healthy horses: a randomized, blinded control study
Treatment and protection of wounds in horses can be challenging; protecting bandages may be difficult to apply on the proximal extremities and the body. Unprotected wounds carry an increased risk of bacterial ...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:45 -
Salmonella Typhimurium invasion of HEp-2 epithelial cells in vitro is increased by N-acylhomoserine lactone quorum sensing signals
In Gram-negative bacteria, the most commonly studied quorum sensing signals are the N-acylhomoserine lactones (AHLs). In Salmonella, AHLs are recognized by SdiA, which is believed to be a sensor of AHLs produced ...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:44 -
Acute neurological signs as the predominant clinical manifestation in four dogs with Angiostrongylus vasorum infections in Denmark
Four dogs with acute neurological signs caused by haemorrhages in the central nervous system were diagnosed with Angiostrongylus vasorum infection as the underlying aetiology. Two dogs presented with brain lesion...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:43 -
Immobilization of muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) with etorphine and xylazine
One hundred and thirty three "wild" muskoxen, 81 of which of known body mass, were successfully immobilized using etorphine (M99), and xylazine (Rompun®), delivered by use of a dart gun. A dose of 0.05 mg/kg M99,...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:42 -
Transport of Babesia venatorum-infected Ixodes ricinus to Norway by northward migrating passerine birds
Bovine babesiosis is regarded as a limited health problem for Norwegian cows, and the incidence has decreased markedly since the 1930s. Rare cases of babesiosis in splenectomised humans from infection with Babesi...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:41 -
Aspects of bovine herpesvirus-1 infection in dairy and beef herds in the Republic of Ireland
Infection with bovine herpesvirus-1 (BHV-1) causes a wide range of disease manifestations, including respiratory disease and abortion, with world-wide distribution. The primary objective of the present study w...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53:40 -
WorldFengur - the studbook of origin for the Icelandic horse
WorldFengur is the database that contains and functions as the studbook of origin of the Icelandic horse. Only pure-bred Icelandic horses, whose ancestry can be traced back to Iceland entirely, may be register...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53(Suppl 1):S5 -
Data warehouse for assessing animal health, welfare, risk management and –communication
The objective of this paper is to give an overview of existing databases in Denmark and describe some of the most important of these in relation to establishment of the Danish Veterinary and Food Administratio...
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53(Suppl 1):S3 -
Databases in veterinary medicine – validation, harmonisation and application: introduction
Citation: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2011 53(Suppl 1):S1
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