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A case of severe benzalkonium chloride intoxication in a cat Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-15 Silva Rubini, Roberto Rubini, Silvia Bertocchi, Silvia Zordan, Alice Magri, Filippo Barsi, Maria Sampieri, Carlo Alessandro Locatelli, Erika Baldini, Stefano Manfredini, Silvia Vertuani
Benzalkonium chloride (BAC) is a quaternary ammonium compound (QAC), that can be found in a wide variety of household products–from disinfectants to medicaments and home fragrances–but also professional products. In pets, cats have long been reported as more sensitive than dogs to QACs; in fact, signs of irritation such as oral ulcerations, stomatitis and pharyngitis can be observed after contact with
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Torsion of the spiral colon in cattle– a retrospective analysis of 58 cases Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-15 Ueli Braun, Christian Gerspach, Claudia Volz, Monika Hilbe, Karl Nuss
Torsion of the spiral colon (TSC) describes twisting of the spiral colon around its mesentery. The present study reviewed the medical records of 58 cows and heifers with TSC and described the findings, treatment and outcome. All cases had an abnormal general condition, and the main vital sign abnormalities were tachycardia (72.4%), tachypnoea (67.2%) and decreased rectal temperature (51.8%). Signs
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Correction to: Dystocia in cattle and horses: a compilation of historical artworks dedicated to Professor Gerhard Sand (1861–1921) Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Jørgen Steen Agerholm, Mette Christoffersen, Jan Boysen-Møller Secher, Annika Normann, Hanne Gervi Pedersen
Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica (2024) 66:12 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-024-00733-1 Following publication of the original article [1], we have been notified that the supplementary materials’ file should be corrected as the published files were incorrectly uploaded. The original article was updated. Agerholm et al. (2024) Dystocia in cattle and horses: a compilation of historical artworks dedicated
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Transversotrema hafniensis n. sp. infection in Poecilia reticulata by cercariae released from Melanoides tuberculata in Denmark Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Kurt Buchmann, Per Walter Kania
Exotic and ornamental fish are highly popular companion animals resulting in a significant transcontinental trade of fish, invertebrates and aquatic plants. A major issue is the diseases associated with these organisms, as they have a major impact on health of the fish in both public and private household aquaria. A secondary issue is the trade with these products, which potentially may expand the
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Risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection in dogs: a serological survey Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Filippo Maria Dini, Laura Stancampiano, Giovanni Poglayen, Roberta Galuppi
Dogs, as well as a wide variety of other warm-blooded animals, act as intermediate host of Toxoplasma gondii. In dogs, most cases of toxoplasmosis are subclinical, although clinical disease has been sporadically reported. Beyond its role in diagnostic pathways, seropositivity also functions as a reflection of the parasite’s spread within the dog’s living environment. The aim of the present study was
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Iron status in piglets at three days of age and at weaning and possible seasonal effects on the blood haemoglobin levels in a Swedish outdoor pig-producing farm Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Johanna Fjelkner, Axel Sannö, Ulf Emanuelson
Piglets are born with limited stores of iron, and with an increasing number of live-born piglets, there may be a risk that the sows cannot provide enough iron to their offspring. The iron content in soil may not meet the demands of today’s piglet, born and reared in an outdoor setting. The study aimed to describe the blood haemoglobin (Hb) levels in pigs reared outdoors and to determine whether piglets
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Dystocia in cattle and horses: a compilation of historical artworks dedicated to Professor Gerhard Sand (1861–1921) Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Jørgen Steen Agerholm, Mette Christoffersen, Jan Boysen-Møller Secher, Annika Normann, Hanne Gervi Pedersen
Professor Gerhard Sand (1861–1921) was the first professor of veterinary obstetrics at the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen, Denmark. He began teaching the theory and practice of obstetrics to veterinary students in 1887 and spent the following years until his death in 1921 developing the veterinary obstetrics teaching program. During this period, veterinary obstetrics was established
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Correction to: Proceedings of the 11th International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Symposium Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Anja Pedersen, Anna Bergh, Linn Dadell, Anja Babra
Correction to: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica (2023) 65:55 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-023-00706-w Following publication of the original article [1], we have been notified that the title of the meeting abstracts was not published correctly. It is shown below: Proceedings of the 11th International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, and the Summit of the American Association
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CT based 3D reconstruction of the forefoot’s blood supply in a white rhinoceros Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 László Zoltán Reinitz, Claudia Cerny, Endre Papp, Alexandra Biácsi, Daniel Fajtai, Örs Petneházy
The white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) is close to extinction, listed as “Near Threatened”, with a decreasing population on the Red List of Threatened Species of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In at least 50% of the specimens in captivity, podiatric diseases, such as osteitis, osteomyelitis, chip fractures, enthesophytes, fractures and osteoarthritis were found during necropsy
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Detection of selected pathogens in reproductive tissues of wild boars in the Campania region, southern Italy Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Gianmarco Ferrara, Nadia Piscopo, Ugo Pagnini, Luigi Esposito, Serena Montagnaro
Monitoring disease among wildlife is critical to preserving health in both domestic animals and wildlife, and it becomes much more critical when the diseases cause significant economic damage to the livestock industry or threaten public health. Given the continuous increase in populations and its role as a reservoir for several infections, wild boar (Sus scrofa) requires special attention regarding
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Correction to: Impact of buffered sodium butyrate as a partial or total dietary alternative to lincomycin on performance, IGF-1 and TLR4 genes expression, serum indices, intestinal histomorphometry, Clostridia, and litter hygiene of broiler chickens Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Basma Mohamed Bawish, Mohamed Farahat Selem Zahran, Elshaimaa Ismael, Shaimaa Kamel, Yasmine H. Ahmed, Dalia Hamza, Taha Attia, Khaled Nasr Eldin Fahmy
Correction to: Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica (2023) 65:44 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-023-00704-y Following publication of the original article [1], we have been notified that the article text contains incorrect sentence. It was: Butirex C4® (Avitech Nutrition Pvt. Ltd., India) is a novel feed additive of 54% SB coated with a physicalchemical matrix of buffer salts. It should be: Butirex C4® (Novation
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Challenges in diagnosing canine spindle cell tumours using immunohistochemistry, illustrated by three nonpigmented malignant cases from the nictitating membrane Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Kristine Bundgaard Kjellingbro, Carolina Naranjo Freixa, Lauge Hjorth Mikkelsen, Steffen Heegaard
Nonpigmented malignant spindle cell tumours of the membrana nictitans are rare in dogs. In twenty-three years only three cases have been diagnosed in Scandinavia. This study describes the three cases of malignant tumours of the membrana nictitans recorded by the Eye Pathology Section, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, with reference to the clinical appearance and work-up, the treatment and prognosis
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Camellia oil with its rich in fatty acids enhances post-thawed boar sperm quality Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Vassakorn Khophloiklang, Panida Chanapiwat, Kampon Kaeoket
Boar sperm are highly susceptible to specific conditions during cryopreservation, leading to a significant decrease in their fertilizing potential due to damage to their membranes. Camellia oil, known for its fatty acids with antioxidant and biological properties, has not been previously explored for the cryopreservation of boar semen. This study aimed to examine the effects of camellia oil on post-thawed
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Clinical predictors of syringomyelia in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels with chiari-like malformation based on owners’ observations Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Tenna Remler Pedersen, Maiken Bayer Thode Bach, Camilla Løkke Stougaard, Hanne Gredal, Clare Rusbridge, Nanna Brix Finnerup, Mette Berendt
Syringomyelia (SM) is a prevalent inherited developmental condition in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (CKCSs) with Chiari-like malformation (CM), accompanied by a variety of clinical manifestations, including signs of neuropathic pain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the gold standard in SM diagnosis. However, it is desirable to establish clinical predictors that can identify CKCSs with a large
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Low 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations in wild rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in southern Finland Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Johanna Mäkitaipale, Pinja Hietanen, Thomas Grönthal
Diet and endogenous vitamin D synthesis are possible sources of vitamin D in wild rabbits. Higher 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations have been reported in rabbits after artificial UVB light exposure than in rabbits without this exposure, suggesting that endogenous vitamin D synthesis occurs in the former group. In Finnish pet rabbits, diet was reported as main source of vitamin D, while outdoor
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Shih-Tzu dogs show alterations in ocular surface homeostasis despite adequate aqueous tear production Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Rebeca Costa Vitor, Jamille Bispo de Carvalho Teixeira, Katharine Costa dos Santos, Gabriela Mota Sena de Oliveira, Paula Elisa Brandão Guedes, Anaiá da Paixão Sevá, Deusdete Conceição Gomes Junior, Jéssica Fontes Veloso, Renata Santiago Alberto Carlos
Shih-Tzu dogs are frequently affected by ocular surface disorders such as corneal ulceration and dry eye disease (DED). The aim of this study was to evaluate ocular surface homeostasis in Shih-Tzu dogs that have adequate aqueous production. Twenty-eight dogs were subjected to eyelid blink counting, Schirmer tear test (STT-1), ophthalmic evaluation, tear film break-up time (TBUT), fluorescein test and
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Impact of feed, light and access to manipulable material on tail biting in pigs with intact tails Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Per Wallgren, Magnus Johansson, Torun Wallgren, Zeljko Susic, Kerstin Sigfridson, Sven-Erik Johansson
Tail biting (TB) is a welfare issue with economic consequences due to infections and ill-thrift. This study aimed to reduce tail injuries in a high-performing non-tail-docking pig herd. During eleven years preceding the trial, the annual incidence of tail injuries registered at slaughter in pigs from the herd increased from 3% (equivalent to the national mean) to 10%. It was positively correlated to
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Necropsy findings, meat control pathology and causes of loss in semi-domesticated reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) in northern Norway Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Torill Mørk, Henrik Isaksen Eira, Rolf Rødven, Ingebjørg Helena Nymo, Berit Marie Blomstrand, Sandra Guttormsen, Line Olsen, Rebecca Katherine Davidson
Reindeer herding in Norway is based on traditional Sámi pastoralism with the animals free ranging throughout the year. The animals move over large areas in varying terrain and often in challenging weather conditions. Winter crises, such as difficult grazing conditions caused by icing or large amounts of snow, are survival bottlenecks for reindeer. Calves are especially vulnerable, and many may die
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Adherence to dental home care in dogs with periodontitis: a post-treatment survey Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 John Svärd, Karolina Brunius Enlund
Periodontitis is a common disease in dogs, and daily dental home care in the form of tooth brushing is essential for prevention and treatment. Despite this, many studies reveal low adherence to tooth brushing advice. This study aimed to assess compliance with dental home care among dogs with periodontitis and understand the factors influencing brushing routines. A questionnaire survey was emailed to
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The first outbreak of African swine fever in Sweden: a survey of pig farmers' perceptions of information received, risks, biosecurity measures and future prospects Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Elisabeth Rajala, Hedvig Gröndal, Susanna Sternberg Lewerin
African swine fever (ASF), a viral hemorrhagic disease in domestic pigs and wild boar with up to 100% case fatality, was confirmed in Swedish wild boar in September 2023. The responsible authorities launched a control programme to eradicate the infection. The aim of the current study was to understand (i) how Swedish pig farmers have perceived the information issued by authorities and other stakeholders
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Haematological reference intervals for pregnant Icelandic mares on pasture Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Charlotta Oddsdóttir, Hanna Kristrún Jónsdóttir, Erla Sturludóttir
Few studies have been conducted on haematological reference intervals (RIs) in Icelandic horses. Reference intervals have been published for Icelandic horses in Austria and a preliminary study in Iceland compared haematological values in riding horses to published RIs for other breeds as well as Icelandic horses abroad. Haematological parameters can vary greatly due to factors such as breed, gender
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First Swedish case of fatal equine parasitic encephalitis by Halicephalobus gingivalis Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Karin Maria Olofsson, Norbert van de Velde, Simone Peletto, Barbara Iulini, Laura Pratley, Behzad Modabberzadeh, Emilian Małek, Giulio Grandi
Halicephalobus gingivalis is a nematode with zoonotic potential which can cause fatal opportunistic infections in various mammals. The parasite has never been diagnosed in Sweden, in any species, prior to the presented case. An imported 21-year-old Icelandic mare developed severe neurological signs. The horse was eventually euthanized and submitted for post-mortem examination where severe lesions in
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Proceedings of the 11th International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, and the Summit of the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians and the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-15
Anja Pedersen 1, Anna Bergh1, Linn Dadell1, Anja Babra1 1Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences SLU, Uppsala, Sweden Correspondence: Anja Pedersen (anja.pedersen@slu.se) Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica 2023, 65(Suppl 1):O.01 Background: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is often used as a pain-relieving treatment in dogs. Despite its frequent use, the evidence for its clinical efficacy
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Application accuracy of a frameless optical neuronavigation system as a guide for craniotomies in dogs Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Sarah Gutmann, Miriam Heiderhoff, Robert Möbius, Tanja Siegel, Thomas Flegel
Optical neuronavigation systems using infrared light to create a virtual reality image of the brain allow the surgeon to track instruments in real time. Due to the high vulnerability of the brain, neurosurgical interventions must be performed with a high precision. The aim of the experimental cadaveric study was to determine the application accuracy of a frameless optical neuronavigation system as
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Toxoplasma gondii seroprevalence in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus L.) in northern Sweden: a cross-sectional study from 2014 Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Arja Helena Kautto, Abbey Olsen, Camilla Wallander, Ivar Vågsholm
Toxoplasma gondii is a parasitic protozoan that can infect a wide range of warm-blooded animals, including humans. The infection with T. gondii, is of particular concern due to its potential impact on human and animal health. In Sweden, semi-domesticated reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus L.) is an important species both economically and culturally, but susceptibility to Toxoplasma infection and
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Comparison of diagnostic methods for assessment of Ostertagia ostertagi exposure in Norwegian dairy herds Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Tonje Opsal, Ingrid Toftaker, Lucy Robertson, Ian Woolsey, Lisbeth Hektoen
The gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) Ostertagia ostertagi can cause severe disease in first season grazers (FSG) and impaired performance due to subclinical infections in adult cows. Diagnostic methods to assess exposure include faecal egg count and detection of specific antibodies using antibody-ELISAs resulting in an optical density ratio (ODR). Using the ELISA test on bulk tank milk (BTM) allows
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Comparison of two advanced bipolar tissue sealer/dividers for laparoscopic ovariectomy in dogs: articulating enseal G2 versus Ligasure Maryland device Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Floor Driessen, Javier Deniz Marrero, Guy Cornelis Maria Grinwis, Sebastiaan Alexander van Nimwegen
Advanced bipolar tissue sealer/dividers provide the most reliable and efficient means of tissue dissection and blood vessel sealing in laparoscopic surgery and the techniques are continuously improved. In veterinary practice, cost-effectiveness is of major impact, leading to re-use of instruments designed and sold for single use. Two high-end devices were evaluated and compared in a highly standardized
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Epidemiology of Chlamydia sp. infection in farmed Siamese crocodiles (Crocodylus siamensis) in Thailand Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Nae Tanpradit, Metawee Thongdee, Ladawan Sariya, Weena Paungpin, Somjit Chaiwattanarungruengpaisan, Wanna Sirimanapong, Tanit Kasantikul, Rassameepen Phonarknguen, Apichart Punchukrang, Paisin Lekcharoen, Nlin Arya
Although Chlamydia sp. causes widespread disease outbreaks in juvenile crocodiles in Thailand, data regarding the epidemiology, and risk factors of such infections are limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and possible risk factors associated with Chlamydia sp. infections on Siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis) farms in Thailand. A cross-sectional study was conducted
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Acute phase protein concentration in pharyngeal swabs from clinically healthy commercial dairy calves Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-25 Mette Bisgaard Petersen, Nynne Capion
Early diagnosis of disease in calves is crucial for fast recovery and prudent use of antibiotics. The serum concentration of acute phase proteins (APPs) is up- or downregulated in response to tissue injury and has been studied widely in human medicine. There is growing interest in using APPs as biomarkers for different diseases and as a tool to initiate and monitor treatment in veterinary medicine
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A preliminary investigation of the subcutaneous tissue reaction to a 3D printed polydioxanone device in horses Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Ida Sjöberg, Ellen Law, Fredrik Södersten, Odd Viking Höglund, Ove Wattle
A 3D printed self-locking device made of polydioxanone (PDO) was developed to facilitate a standardized ligation technique. The subcutaneous tissue reaction to the device was evaluated after implantation in ten horses of mixed age, sex and breed and compared to loops of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA). In two of the horses, the implants were removed before closing the skin. The appearance of the
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A retrospective study on epidemiology and management of canine cystine uroliths in one part of Norway from 2015 to 2020 Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Terese Vatne Naeverdal, Janne Eidissen Midtgård, Ann-Katrin Llarena, Martine Lund Ziener
Urinary tract problems are a common complaint in small animal medicine and urolithiasis is considered to be an important cause of urinary tract disease in dogs. In this study the main aim was to investigate whether the occurrence of cystine urolithiasis increased during a five-year period. A second aim was to evaluate possible risk-factors as breed, age and gender. This study also evaluated how urine
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Investigation of side effects to treatment and cause of death in 63 Scandinavian dogs suffering from meningoencephalitis of unknown origin: a retrospective study Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Pernille Lindholm Heidemann, Bolette Erhald, Bodil Cathrine Koch, Hanne Gredal
Meningoencephalitis of unknown origin is a common cause of severe neurological disease in dogs. The term covers a heterogeneous group of noninfectious inflammatory diseases, with immune dysregulation widely accepted as the underlying disease mechanism. Current treatment consists of immunosuppression, with corticosteroids being the mainstay of virtually all treatment regimens. However, side effects
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Monitoring bovine dairy calf health and related risk factors in the first three months of rearing Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-12 Nina Dam Otten, Alice Puk Skarbye, Mogens Agerbo Krogh, Anne Marie Michelsen, Liza Rosenbaum Nielsen
Rearing replacement heifers is pivotal for the dairy industry and is associated with high input costs for the preweaned calves, due to their higher susceptibility to diseases. Ensuring calf health and viability calls for systematic approaches in order to mitigate the costs induced by managing sick calves and to ensure animal welfare. The objective of this study was to develop a systematic and feasible
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Impact of buffered sodium butyrate as a partial or total dietary alternative to lincomycin on performance, IGF-1 and TLR4 genes expression, serum indices, intestinal histomorphometry, Clostridia, and litter hygiene of broiler chickens Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Basma Mohamed Bawish, Mohamed Farahat Selem Zahran, Elshaimaa Ismael, Shaimaa Kamel, Yasmine H. Ahmed, Dalia Hamza, Taha Attia, Khaled Nasr Eldin Fahmy
Sodium butyrate (SB) is a short-chain fatty acid and a safe antibiotic alternative. During 35 days, this study compared the impact of coated SB (Butirex C4) and lincomycin (Lincomix) on broiler growth, gut health, and litter hygiene in 1200 one-day-old Ross-308 broiler chicks that were randomly assigned into 5-dietary groups with 5-replications each. Groups divided as follows: T1: Basal diet (control)
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Evaluation of an immunochromatographic point-of-care test for the detection of failure of transfer of passive immunity in calves Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Christina Hartsleben, Katharina Lichtmannsperger, Alexander Tichy, Nicole Hechenberger, Thomas Wittek
As calves are born without circulating immunoglobulin G (IgG) they depend on transfer of passive immunity via colostrum within the first hours of life. If calves are not sufficiently supplied with high qualitative colostrum they suffer from Failure of Transfer of Passive Immunity (FTPI). The objectives of this study were to evaluate a calf-side point-of-care test to detect calves with FTPI and to evaluate
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Evaluation of intervertebral disc degeneration in young adult asymptomatic Dachshunds with magnetic resonance imaging and radiography Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Vilma Liisa Jerosa Reunanen, Tarja Susanna Jokinen, Marjo Kristiina Hytönen, Jouni Juho Tapio Junnila, Anu Katriina Lappalainen
Dachshunds have a high prevalence of intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) to which they are predisposed due to early intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration and calcification. Moreover, the recently found 12-FGF4 retrogene (RG) is associated with calcified discs visible on radiographs (CDVR) and IVDD. Earlier studies suggest that all IVDs of one-year-old Dachshunds show signs of degeneration. This prospective
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Determination of a safe sedative combination of dexmedetomidine, ketamine and butorphanol for minor procedures in dogs by use of a stepwise optimization method Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-22 Tobias Jonas Imboden, William Robert Pownall, Stéphanie Rubin, Claudia Spadavecchia, Bernhard Schöllhorn, Helene Rohrbach
In veterinary practice, most minor procedures such as radiographs, skin biopsies, and wound treatments require sedation. The combination of butorphanol, ketamine, and dexmedetomidine is commonly used, but the ideal dosages for this combination have not been defined. This randomized prospective clinical 3-phases trial initially tested eight clinically relevant combinations of intramuscular administration
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Understanding the interface between European wild boar (Sus scrofa) and domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) in Sweden through a questionnaire study Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-22 Linda Ernholm, Karl Ståhl, Aleksija Neimanis, Stefan Widgren, Susanna Sternberg-Lewerin
In recent years, the wildlife/livestock interface has attracted increased attention due to disease transmission between wild and domestic animal populations. The ongoing spread of African swine fever (ASF) in European wild boar (Sus scrofa) emphasize the need for further understanding of the wildlife/livestock interface to prevent disease spill-over between the wild and domestic populations. Although
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Questionnaire study suggests grave consequences of infectious laryngotracheitis, infectious coryza and mycoplasmosis in small chicken flocks Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Pernille Engelsen Etterlin, Arianna Comin, Helena Eriksson, Elisabeth Bagge, Tomas Jinnerot, Liv Jonare, Désirée S. Jansson
A growing number of people in western countries keep small chicken flocks. In Sweden, respiratory disease is a common necropsy finding in chickens from such flocks. A respiratory real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) panel was applied to detect infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV), Avibacterium paragallinarum (A. paragallinarum) and Mycoplasma gallisepticum (M. gallisepticum) in chickens from
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Treatment and survival of Norwegian cattle after uterine prolapse Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-11 Adam Dunstan Martin, Per Kristian Groseth, Maien Munthe-Kaas, Ane Nødtvedt
Bovine uterine prolapse is a sporadic but life-threatening postpartum condition. The aims of this study were; (i) to determine which clinical findings determined the likelihood of treatment vs. culling, (ii) to identify the treatment methods currently employed by Norwegian veterinary surgeons and evaluate their effect on survival, (iii) to determine if clinical findings at the time of treatment could
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Lumbar vertebral canal stenosis due to marked bone overgrowth after routine hemilaminectomy in a dog Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Francesca Tavola, Marco Ruggeri, Ines Carrera, Martí Pumarola, Pablo Menendez Alegria, Anna Tauro
Bone overgrowth after decompressive surgery for lumbar stenosis resulting in recurrence of neurological signs has not been reported in veterinary literature. However, there are few cases described in human medicine. A 13-month-old entire female dog, a crossbreed between a Springer Spaniel and a Border Collie, weighing 24 kg, was referred with a 5-day history of progressive spastic paraplegia, indicative
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Prevalence and genotype diversity of Campylobacter jejuni in hunted reared pheasants (Phasianus colchicus) in Finland Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Rauni Kivistö, Mikaela Sauvala, Maria Fredriksson-Ahomaa, Johanna Björkroth
Campylobacter spp., especially C. jejuni, is the most common zoonotic pathogen in humans worldwide. In Nordic countries, the prevalence of C. jejuni in broilers, which is an important reservoir of human infections, is generally low. Thus, other sources of domestically acquired infections besides chicken meat need to be considered. Game birds are known to carry a variety of zoonotic agents, including
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A retrospective serosurvey of selected pathogens in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) in the Tuscany region, Italy Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Gianmarco Ferrara, Giuseppina Brocherel, Beatrice Falorni, Roberta Gori, Ugo Pagnini, Serena Montagnaro
The expansion of urbanization in natural environments increases interactions between wildlife, domestic animals, and humans. In Italy, the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is one of the most common wild carnivores. This species can serve as a reservoir and sentinel host for several infectious diseases. We aimed to improve knowledge about the exposure of red foxes to selected zoonotic (Anaplasma spp, Ehrlichia
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Infectious keratoconjunctivitis in semi-domesticated reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus): a questionnaire-based study among reindeer herders in Norway and Sweden Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-12 Karin Wallin Philippot, Jerome Baron, Javier Sánchez Romano, Heidi Rautiainen, Jenny Frössling, Ingebjørg Helena Nymo, Ylva Persson, Anna Omazic, Morten Tryland
The effects of climate change, loss of pastureland to other land usage and presence of large carnivores are the main reasons for the increase in supplementary feeding of semi-domesticated reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) in Fennoscandia over the last decades. Feeding might expose reindeer to stress and increased animal-to-animal contact, leading to an increased risk of infectious disease transmission
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Comparison between the effects of epidural lidocaine, tramadol, and lidocaine–tramadol on postoperative pain in cats undergoing elective orchiectomy Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Cecilia Vullo, Annastella Falcone, Gabriele Marino, Salvatore Monti, Adolfo Maria Tambella, Antonello Bufalari, Giuseppe Catone
In veterinary clinical practice, orchiectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures for cats and is performed mainly in young animals. The purpose of this study was to compare three different epidural (EP) analgesic protocols used in cats undergoing orchiectomy in order to determine which protocol resulted in superior outcomes in terms of perioperative analgesia. Twenty-one client-owned male
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Dermatophytosis caused by trichophyton mentagrophytes complex in organic pigs Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Kaisa Ryytty Sylvén, Ann-Louise Bergefur, Magdalena Jacobson, Per Wallgren, Lena Eliasson Selling
Dermatophytosis (ringworm) caused by members of the Trichophyton mentagrophytes complex is rarely diagnosed in pigs but has been recognized as an increasingly common infection in humans. Further, resistance to antifungal drugs have been reported both in Asia and in Europe. This is the first scientific report of infection by the T. mentagrophytes complex in pigs in the Nordic countries. Skin lesions
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Unexplained bacterial meat spoilage during the moose hunting in northern Norway – a review of cases 2008–2021 Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-03 Terje Domaas Josefsen, Torill Mørk, Anders Aarthun Ims
Sudden and unexpected spoilage of moose (Alces alces) carcasses has incidentally been reported in northern Norway. Hunters describe a strong foul odour and greenish discolouration of moose carcasses, hence the nickname “green moose”. Finnmark Estate has registered all reported cases of “green moose” in Finnmark county in the period 2008–2021. In 2013, a questionnaire was introduced to gather more detailed
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Gastro-intestinal lesions are not relatable to diarrhoea or specific pathogens in post-weaning diarrhoea (PWD) in pigs Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-03 Sophie Amalie Blirup-Plum, Henrik Elvang Jensen, Søren Saxmose Nielsen, Karen Pankoke, Mette Sif Hansen, Ken Steen Pedersen, Esben Østergaard Eriksen, Jens Peter Nielsen, John Elmerdahl Olsen, Egle Kudirkiene, Lars Erik Larsen, Nicole Bakkegård Goecke, Kristiane Barington
Post-weaning diarrhoea (PWD) is a multifactorial condition and the most well documented infectious cause is enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli. The objective of the study was to investigate possible associations between pathological manifestations and pathogens in pigs with and without PWD. The study was conducted as a case–control study and included a total of 173 pigs from 9 different commercial intensive
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Changes in dairy cows’ behaviour, health, and production after transition from tied to loose housing Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-30 Anne Pavlenko, Tanel Kaart, Lena Lidfors, David Richard Arney, Andres Aland
Transition of dairy cows from a tied to a loose housing system may affect their behaviour, health and production. Such housing system changes have become more frequent in Estonia but knowledge is lacking on how cows adapt to a new system. The aim of this study was to evaluate how cows’ behaviour, milk production and composition, and different aspects of their health changed after transition from tied
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Validation of a QTL associated with resistance to Vibrio anguillarum in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-26 Asma Mohammad Karami, Moonika Haahr Marana, Heidi Mathiessen, Inger Dalsgaard, Torben Fejer Nielsen, Per Walter Kania, Kurt Buchmann
Vibriosis is a bacterial disease in fish caused by the Gram negative bacterium Vibrio anguillarum with severe impact on rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) farming. Sustainable control methods should be developed and we here show that marker assisted selective breeding of fish naturally resistant to the disease is feasible. We have validated the use of a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) marker
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Forensic age assessment of late-term bovine fetuses Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-24 Jørgen Steen Agerholm, Maria Dahl, Mette Herskin, Søren Saxmose Nielsen
Transporting pregnant cattle that have passed 90% or more of the expected gestation period (G90 threshold) is prohibited within the European Union. Therefore, there is a need to determine whether this threshold has been exceeded in late-gestation cows sent to slaughter. The aim of this study was to evaluate fetal parameters’ reliability for use in forensic age assessment of late-term Holstein fetuses
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Comparing video examinations with physical clinical examinations using finishing pigs with umbilical outpouchings as a model Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-24 Julie Melsted Birch, Ken Steen Pedersen
Veterinary telemedicine has only been adopted to some degree. One aspect that needs to be evaluated is clinical examinations using video. The objective of this study was to evaluate agreement between a traditional physical clinical examination and a clinical examination using recorded video using finishing pigs with umbilical outpouchings (umbilical hernias, cysts, and abscesses) as the study unit
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Cryptosporidium parvum: an emerging occupational zoonosis in Finland Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-22 Tuulia Enbom, Kristiina Suominen, Sirpa Laitinen, Jukka Ollgren, Tiina Autio, Ruska Rimhanen-Finne
Cryptosporidiosis has increased in recent years in Finland. We aimed to identify risk factors for human cryptosporidiosis and to determine the significance of Cryptosporidium parvum as a causative agent. Based on notifications to the Finnish Infectious Disease Register (FIDR), we conducted a case-control study and genotyped Cryptosporidium species from patient samples from July to December 2019. We
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A survey for antibodies against Fasciola hepatica in cattle and sheep in finland indicates a low level of exposure Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-22 Heini Gröning, Antti Oksanen, Teresa Skrzypczak, Tiina Autio
Fasciolosis is a parasitic infection caused by the liver fluke Fasciola hepatica that can have a major economic impact on livestock industry. The prevalence of the disease has recently been increasing in many North European countries. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of antibody against F. hepatica in Finnish cattle herds and sheep flocks during 2019 by using a commercial
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Correction to: Cutaneous protothecosis in a dog successfully treated with oral itraconazole in pulse dosing Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-22 Vanessa Cunningham Gmyterco, Tomasz Jagielski, Gustavo Baldasso, Louise Helene Bacher, Marcio Garcia Ribeiro, Marconi Rodrigues de Farias
Correction to: Acta Vet Scand 65, 7 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-022-00662-x Following publication of the original article [1], the authors reported an error in postal code of Affiliation 2. The correct postal code is 02-926. Moreover, the authors detected a typo in the caption of Fig. 1. The updated caption is given below and the changes have been highlighted in bold typeface. Figure 1 Cutaneous
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Prevalence and risk factors for laminitis within the Norwegian pony breed Nordlandshest/Lyngshest Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-16 Sigrid Lykkjen, Linda Koldal Stenbakk, Ingrid Hunter Holmøy
Laminitis is a systemic condition resulting in debilitating pain and structural changes within the feet, and hence has major welfare implications. Causes include endocrine and systemic inflammatory conditions. Ponies are frequently affected, and observations in the field suggest that occurrence of laminitis is also common in Norwegian breeds. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence and
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Evaluation of primary wound healing and potential complications after perioperative infiltration with lidocaine without adrenaline in surgical incisions in dogs and cats Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-13 Erica Anna Gumpert Herlofson, Francesca Tavola, Karolina Siri Engdahl, Annika Filippa Bergström
Pre-emptive local analgesia with the use of lidocaine is practised increasingly in veterinary medicine as part of applied multimodal analgesia, despite its controversial impact on wound healing. The purpose of this prospective, randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical study was to evaluate if preoperative subcutaneous infiltration of lidocaine has a negative impact on primary wound healing
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Time of insemination in relation to pregnancy rates in beef cattle after oestrus detection with automated activity monitoring system Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-09 Caroline Sorknes Haadem, Ingrid Hunter Holmøy, Ane Nødtvedt, Adam Dunstan Martin
The timing of artificial insemination is critical to achieve acceptable results in cattle production systems. Over the past 60 years the length and expression of oestrus in dairy cattle has altered. Recent studies have indicated the optimal timing for insemination after the commencement of oestrus may now be earlier than traditional recommendations in beef cattle, as is the case in dairy cattle. The
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Prevalence of udder pathogens in milk samples from Norwegian dairy cows recorded in a national database in 2019 and 2020 Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Marit Smistad, Haakon Christopher Bakka, Liv Sølverød, Hannah Joan Jørgensen, Cecilia Wolff
Identification of aetiological agents of mastitis in dairy cattle is important for herd management of udder health. In Norway, results from mastitis diagnostics are systematically recorded in a central database, so that the dairy industry can follow trends in the recorded frequency of udder pathogens and antimicrobial resistance patterns at national level. However, bacteriological testing of milk samples
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Causes of carcass condemnation in Norwegian aviary housed layers Acta. Vet. Scand. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 Páll Gretarsson, Käthe Kittelsen, Randi Oppermann Moe, Ingrid Toftaker
Meat inspection data is commonly used to monitor health and welfare in commercial broiler production; however, less used in layers. Slaughterhouse records can provide insight into animal and herd health and identify important health and welfare challenges. To gain knowledge of health issues in commercial aviary housed laying hens, the aim of this repeated cross-sectional study was to describe the occurrence