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View article: Serum Total Thyroxine Concentrations in Clinically Healthy Pet Rabbits
Serum Total Thyroxine Concentrations in Clinically Healthy Pet Rabbits Open
Background In small animals, serum total thyroxine concentration (TT 4 ) is an important parameter used to assess thyroid function in patients. In rabbits, no information is available on the prevalence of thyroid disease and its diagnosis …
View article: Ethylene glycol intoxication (antifreeze poisoning) in a domestic ferret (<i>Mustela putorius furo</i>)
Ethylene glycol intoxication (antifreeze poisoning) in a domestic ferret (<i>Mustela putorius furo</i>) Open
An 8‐year‐old, 1.06 kg, male castrated, domestic ferret ( Mustela putorius furo ), was presented with an antifreeze (ethylene glycol) poisoning. The relevant medical history shows a T‐cell lymphoma diagnosed 8 months ago and was being trea…
View article: Worth the Effort? Rehabilitation Causes and Outcomes and the Assessment of Post-Release Survival for Urban Wild Bird Admissions in a European Metropolis
Worth the Effort? Rehabilitation Causes and Outcomes and the Assessment of Post-Release Survival for Urban Wild Bird Admissions in a European Metropolis Open
Globally, millions of wild birds are admitted to rehabilitation centres each year. We analysed data on wild bird admissions at an urban rehabilitation centre in Berlin, Germany, collected over 20 years (2005–2024), aiming to (a) characteri…
View article: Sauteur d'Alfort rabbit‐like locomotory disturbances and eye disorders in two pet rabbits—‘handstand rabbits’
Sauteur d'Alfort rabbit‐like locomotory disturbances and eye disorders in two pet rabbits—‘handstand rabbits’ Open
Homozygous sauteur d'Alfort rabbits have a splicing‐site mutation in the RAR‐related orphan receptor B (RORB) gene that causes changes in their locomotion. These rabbits sometimes walk on their thoracic limbs, especially at higher speeds. …
View article: Circulation of West Nile virus and Usutu virus in birds in Germany, 2021 and 2022
Circulation of West Nile virus and Usutu virus in birds in Germany, 2021 and 2022 Open
USUV circulates enzootically nationwide. Emergence of WNV at several new locations in Germany with a potential increase in human infections may be imminent. In this context, wild bird monitoring serves as a capable early warning system in …
View article: Circulation of West Nile Virus and Usutu Virus in Birds in Germany, 2021 and 2022
Circulation of West Nile Virus and Usutu Virus in Birds in Germany, 2021 and 2022 Open
Background Usutu virus (USUV) and West Nile virus (WNV) are zoonotic arthropod-borne orthoflaviviruses. The enzootic transmission cycles of both include Culex mosquitoes as vectors and birds as amplifying hosts. For more than ten years, th…
View article: Perinatal mortality in German dairy cattle: Unveiling the importance of cow-level risk factors and their interactions using a multifaceted modelling approach
Perinatal mortality in German dairy cattle: Unveiling the importance of cow-level risk factors and their interactions using a multifaceted modelling approach Open
Perinatal mortality (PM) is a common issue on dairy farms, leading to calf losses and increased farming costs. The current knowledge about PM in dairy cattle is, however, limited and previous studies lack comparability. The topic has also …
View article: Radiological and laboratory prognostic parameters for gastric dilation in rabbits ( <i>Oryctolagus cuniculus</i> )
Radiological and laboratory prognostic parameters for gastric dilation in rabbits ( <i>Oryctolagus cuniculus</i> ) Open
Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the radiographical and laboratory findings in pet rabbits with gastric dilation (GD) and identify prognostic parameters. Methods One hundred and fifty‐five rabbits with GD were included for …
View article: Leveraging Accelerometer Data for Lameness Detection in Dairy Cows: A Longitudinal Study of Six Farms in Germany
Leveraging Accelerometer Data for Lameness Detection in Dairy Cows: A Longitudinal Study of Six Farms in Germany Open
Lameness in dairy cows poses a significant challenge to improving animal well-being and optimizing economic efficiency in the dairy industry. To address this, employing automated animal surveillance for early lameness detection and prevent…
View article: Relationship of body condition and milk parameters during lactation in Simmental cows in Bavaria, Germany
Relationship of body condition and milk parameters during lactation in Simmental cows in Bavaria, Germany Open
In dairy cows the body condition forms a reflection of the energy reserves of the organism. Health, welfare and productivity of dairy cows are strongly associated with changes in body condition. As lactation puts substantial demands on the…
View article: Prospective single-center study of health-related quality of life after COVID-19 in ICU and non-ICU patients
Prospective single-center study of health-related quality of life after COVID-19 in ICU and non-ICU patients Open
View article: Non-linear change in body condition score over lifetime is associated with breed in dairy cows in Germany
Non-linear change in body condition score over lifetime is associated with breed in dairy cows in Germany Open
Optimal body condition is crucial for the well-being and optimal productivity of dairy cows. However, body condition depends on numerous, often interacting factors, with complex relationships between them. Moreover, most of the studies des…
View article: Model-based exploration of hypokalemia in dairy cows
Model-based exploration of hypokalemia in dairy cows Open
View article: Treatment options, complications and long‐term outcomes for limb fractures in pet rabbits
Treatment options, complications and long‐term outcomes for limb fractures in pet rabbits Open
Background Limb fractures represent the most common orthopaedic disease in pet rabbits. However, only a few studies have evaluated therapeutic details of limb fractures. There are no data available for long‐term outcomes of limb fracture t…
View article: Benchmarking calf health: Assessment tools for dairy herd health consultancy based on reference values from 730 German dairies with respect to seasonal, farm type, and herd size effects
Benchmarking calf health: Assessment tools for dairy herd health consultancy based on reference values from 730 German dairies with respect to seasonal, farm type, and herd size effects Open
Good calf health is crucial for a successfully operating farm business and animal welfare on dairy farms. To evaluate calf health on farms and to identify potential problem areas, benchmarking tools can be used by farmers, herd managers, v…
View article: Endovascular Biopsy for Detection of Somatic Mosaicism in Human Fusiform Cerebral Aneurysms
Endovascular Biopsy for Detection of Somatic Mosaicism in Human Fusiform Cerebral Aneurysms Open
View article: Auricular cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma, subtype mycosis fungoides and otitis externa/media in a domestic rat ( <i>Rattus norvegicus forma domestica</i> )
Auricular cutaneous T‐cell lymphoma, subtype mycosis fungoides and otitis externa/media in a domestic rat ( <i>Rattus norvegicus forma domestica</i> ) Open
An adult female, entire domestic rat ( Rattus norvegicus forma domestica ) presented with swollen auricles and incoordination. The rat was diagnosed with bilateral otitis externa. Radiographs of the skull revealed bilateral otitis externa/…
View article: Spread of West Nile Virus and Usutu Virus in the German Bird Population, 2019–2020
Spread of West Nile Virus and Usutu Virus in the German Bird Population, 2019–2020 Open
West Nile virus (WNV) and Usutu virus (USUV) are important flaviviruses circulating in Germany. While USUV was first reported more than 10 years ago, WNV has only reached the country in 2018. Wild birds are important amplifying hosts for b…
View article: Impact of Veterinary Herd Health Management on German Dairy Farms: Effect of Participation on Farm Performance
Impact of Veterinary Herd Health Management on German Dairy Farms: Effect of Participation on Farm Performance Open
German dairy farming has intensified markedly in recent years, and the demand for Veterinary Herd Health Management (VHHM) is rising. To protect farms from epidemics, ensure food safety, and prevent developing of antibiotic resistance, VHH…
View article: German Farmers' Awareness of Lameness in Their Dairy Herds
German Farmers' Awareness of Lameness in Their Dairy Herds Open
Lameness is one of the most challenging problems in the dairy industry. Control is impeded because farmers often underestimate the number of lame cows. The objectives of this study were to assess German farmers' awareness of lameness in th…
View article: Seroprevalence of Major Pasture-Borne Parasitoses (Gastrointestinal Nematodes, Liver Flukes and Lungworms) in German Dairy Cattle Herds, Association with Management Factors and Impact on Production Parameters
Seroprevalence of Major Pasture-Borne Parasitoses (Gastrointestinal Nematodes, Liver Flukes and Lungworms) in German Dairy Cattle Herds, Association with Management Factors and Impact on Production Parameters Open
Pasture-borne parasites adversely affect bovine health and productivity worldwide. In Europe, gastrointestinal nematodes, especially Ostertagia ostertagi, the liver fluke Fasciola hepatica and the lungworm Dictyocaulus viviparus represent …
View article: Prevalence of disorders in preweaned dairy calves from 731 dairies in Germany: A cross-sectional study
Prevalence of disorders in preweaned dairy calves from 731 dairies in Germany: A cross-sectional study Open
The objective of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence of disorders in preweaned calves in 3 regions in Germany, exemplary for structural diversity in dairy farming. A farm visit was performed on a single occasion on 7…
View article: Tumours in 177 pet hamsters
Tumours in 177 pet hamsters Open
Background : Even though tumours are considered to occur frequently in pet hamsters, there is only a small number of scientific reports in current literature. Methods : Pathological reports from 177 hamsters were evaluated. Results : Of th…
View article: Slightly and Moderately Lame Cows in Tie Stalls Behave Differently From Non-lame Controls. A Matched Case-Control Study
Slightly and Moderately Lame Cows in Tie Stalls Behave Differently From Non-lame Controls. A Matched Case-Control Study Open
Lameness affects dairy cows worldwide and is usually associated with pain. Behavioral differences in lame compared to non-lame tie-stall-housed dairy cows might be less pronounced than in free-stall-housed, since the principle demands to a…
View article: Periarticular histiocytic sarcoma in a domestic rabbit
Periarticular histiocytic sarcoma in a domestic rabbit Open
Articular tumours have only rarely been described in rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). An 8-year-old, male castrated, domestic rabbit was presented with progressive right hindlimb lameness and its owners requested humane euthanasia. Radiogr…
View article: Elevated markers of gut leakage and inflammasome activation in COVID‐19 patients with cardiac involvement
Elevated markers of gut leakage and inflammasome activation in COVID‐19 patients with cardiac involvement Open
Background A high proportion of COVID‐19 patients have cardiac involvement, even those without known cardiac disease. Downregulation of angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), a receptor for SARS‐CoV‐2 and the renin‐angiotensin system, as …
View article: Factors associated with calf mortality and poor growth of dairy heifer calves in northeast Germany
Factors associated with calf mortality and poor growth of dairy heifer calves in northeast Germany Open
A cross-sectional study was conducted on fifty German dairy farms to identify risk factors for high mortality and poor growth in calves. Between 2012 and 2014, farm visits took place and a questionnaire on farm management practices was com…
View article: Clinical, pathological and virological aspects of fatal West Nile virus infections in ten free‐ranging goshawks ( <i>Accipiter gentilis</i> ) in Germany
Clinical, pathological and virological aspects of fatal West Nile virus infections in ten free‐ranging goshawks ( <i>Accipiter gentilis</i> ) in Germany Open
West Nile virus (WNV), a zoonotic arbovirus, is a new epizootic disease in Germany and caused increasing avian and equine mortality since its first detection in 2018. The northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) is highly susceptible to fatal…
View article: West Nile Virus Epidemic in Germany Triggered by Epizootic Emergence, 2019
West Nile Virus Epidemic in Germany Triggered by Epizootic Emergence, 2019 Open
One year after the first autochthonous transmission of West Nile virus (WNV) to birds and horses in Germany, an epizootic emergence of WNV was again observed in 2019. The number of infected birds and horses was considerably higher compared…
View article: Carpal, tarsal, and stifle skin lesion prevalence and potential risk factors in Swiss dairy cows kept in tie stalls: A cross-sectional study
Carpal, tarsal, and stifle skin lesion prevalence and potential risk factors in Swiss dairy cows kept in tie stalls: A cross-sectional study Open
The prevalence of skin lesions at the legs of dairy cows often serves as an indicator for animal welfare and is used as a measurement of adequacy of the present housing conditions. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of skin…