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View article: Retrospective Analysis of Central Nervous System Diseases in Dogs, with Special Focus on Non-Suppurative Encephalomyelitis (1962–2022)
Retrospective Analysis of Central Nervous System Diseases in Dogs, with Special Focus on Non-Suppurative Encephalomyelitis (1962–2022) Open
Studies spanning decades provide important information about the epidemiology and occurrence of a broad range of diseases that affect the central nervous system (CNS) of dogs. This study analyzed records and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedde…
View article: Increasing prevalence of Diphyllobothrium cestodes in seals from the North and Baltic Sea over 26 years
Increasing prevalence of Diphyllobothrium cestodes in seals from the North and Baltic Sea over 26 years Open
Introduction Harbor seals ( Phoca vitulina ) and grey seals ( Halichoerus grypus ) are infected by trophically transmitted intestinal cestodes of the genus Diphyllobothrium . Diphyllobothrium species can cause zoonotic infections in humans…
View article: Congenital Malformations of the Central Nervous System Caused by Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 (BTV-3) in Two Calves
Congenital Malformations of the Central Nervous System Caused by Bluetongue Virus Serotype 3 (BTV-3) in Two Calves Open
Since the first emergence of the Bluetongue virus (BTV) in 2006 in Northern Europe, there has been a reported association between BTV Serotype 8 (BTV-8) and brain malformations in calves. The first BTV-3 outbreak in Germany was registered …
View article: By‐Catch of Grey Seals in Fish Traps in the German Baltic Sea—From Incidents to Mitigation and Fisheries Regulation
By‐Catch of Grey Seals in Fish Traps in the German Baltic Sea—From Incidents to Mitigation and Fisheries Regulation Open
In autumn 2017, an unusual mortality event of Baltic grey seals ( Halichoerus grypus grypus ) occurred at the German Baltic coast. An alarming 23 carcasses of healthy, well‐fed, male large grey seals were found in a confined area in the Gr…
View article: Hepatovirus infections in juvenile seals from the North Sea
Hepatovirus infections in juvenile seals from the North Sea Open
The discovery of several novel hepatovirus species in marine and terrestrial mammals has expanded the recognised members of the genus Hepatovirus and has provided better understanding on the evolutionary origins of human hepatovirus A (HAV…
View article: Heterotopic Ossification of the Adductor Muscles in Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
Heterotopic Ossification of the Adductor Muscles in Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Open
Diseases of the musculature can be caused, for example, by alimentary or traumatic issues. In three bald eagles with painful lameness and/or a reduced range of the hip joint, a muscular disease was diagnosed via radiographic examination. T…
View article: Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Pathogens in Raccoon Dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides) and Raccoons (Procyon lotor) from Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Pathogens in Raccoon Dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides) and Raccoons (Procyon lotor) from Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Open
Raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides) and raccoons (Procyon lotor) are invasive alien species originating from East Asia and North America, respectively. They are discussed as vectors and reservoirs for various infectious diseases, inclu…
View article: Detection of Coxiella burnetii in the mammary gland of a dairy goat
Detection of Coxiella burnetii in the mammary gland of a dairy goat Open
The zoonotic bacterium Coxiella (C.) burnetii can be excreted by infected goats through birth products and milk. The detection of C. burnetii DNA in the mammary gland tissue of infected dairy goats and intermittent milk shedders has been r…
View article: Attachment performance of the ectoparasitic seal louse Echinophthirius horridus
Attachment performance of the ectoparasitic seal louse Echinophthirius horridus Open
Marine mammals host a great variety of parasites, which usually co-evolved in evolutionary arms races. However, little is known about the biology of marine mammal insect parasites, and even less about physical aspects of their life in such…
View article: Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Associated with AA-Amyloidosis in Siamese and Oriental Shorthair Cats
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Associated with AA-Amyloidosis in Siamese and Oriental Shorthair Cats Open
AA-amyloidosis in Siamese and Oriental shorthair cats is a lethal condition in which amyloid deposits accumulate systemically, especially in the liver and the thyroid gland. The age at death of affected cats varies between one and seven ye…
View article: Neurotropic Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Red Foxes, Northern Germany
Neurotropic Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Red Foxes, Northern Germany Open
In a 1-year survey of wild terrestrial predators in northern Germany, we found that 5 of 110 foxes were infected with contemporary avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses, forming a temporal cluster during January‒March 2023. Encephalitis and stro…
View article: Pathomorphological Findings and Infectious Diseases in Selected European Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus Pallas, 1778) Populations from Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Pathomorphological Findings and Infectious Diseases in Selected European Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus Pallas, 1778) Populations from Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Open
In the northernmost German federal state Schleswig-Holstein, populations of European brown hares (Lepus europaeus Pallas, 1778) show diverse densities and varying courses over the years. To examine differences in pathomorphological finding…
View article: First evidence of widespread anticoagulant rodenticide exposure of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) in Germany
First evidence of widespread anticoagulant rodenticide exposure of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) in Germany Open
Exposure of wildlife to anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs) has been extensively documented for species directly or indirectly linked to pest rodents via the terrestrial food web. Recently, the scientific focus extended to a former blind spot…
View article: A missense variant in <i>DGKG</i> as a recessive functional variant for hepatic fibrinogen storage disease in Wagyu cattle
A missense variant in <i>DGKG</i> as a recessive functional variant for hepatic fibrinogen storage disease in Wagyu cattle Open
Hepatic fibrinogen storage disease (HFSD) was diagnosed in a 5‐month‐old Wagyu calf with a history of recurrent respiratory disease. It was characterized by lethargy, dehydration, acidemia, and increased liver enzyme activities. Histologic…
View article: Highly pathogenic avian influenza A virus (HPAIV) H5N1 infection in two European grey seals ( <i>Halichoerus grypus</i> ) with encephalitis
Highly pathogenic avian influenza A virus (HPAIV) H5N1 infection in two European grey seals ( <i>Halichoerus grypus</i> ) with encephalitis Open
ABSTRACTRecent reports documenting sporadic infections in carnivorous mammals worldwide with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b have raised concerns about the potential risk of adaptation to sustained trans…
View article: Highly pathogenic avian influenza A virus (HPAIV) H5N1 infection in two European grey seals (<i>Halichoerus grypus</i>) with encephalitis
Highly pathogenic avian influenza A virus (HPAIV) H5N1 infection in two European grey seals (<i>Halichoerus grypus</i>) with encephalitis Open
Recent reports documenting sporadic infections in carnivorous mammals worldwide with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b have raised concerns about the potential risk of adaptation to sustained transmission …
View article: Heartworms in <i>Halichoerus grypus</i>: first records of <i>Acanthocheilonema spirocauda</i> (Onchocercidae; Filarioidea) in 2 grey seals from the North Sea
Heartworms in <i>Halichoerus grypus</i>: first records of <i>Acanthocheilonema spirocauda</i> (Onchocercidae; Filarioidea) in 2 grey seals from the North Sea Open
The assumed definitive host of the heartworm Acanthocheilonema spirocauda (Onchocerdidae; Filarioidea) is the harbour seal ( Phoca vitulina ). This filaroid nematode parasitizing in cardiac ventricles and blood vessel lumina of harbour sea…
View article: Suid alphaherpesvirus 1 of wild boar origin as a recent source of Aujeszky’s disease in carnivores in Germany
Suid alphaherpesvirus 1 of wild boar origin as a recent source of Aujeszky’s disease in carnivores in Germany Open
Background The high susceptibility of carnivores to Suid Alphaherpesvirus 1 [SuAHV1, synonymous pseudorabies virus (PrV)], renders them inadvertent sentinels for the possible occurrence of Aujeszky’s disease (AD) in domestic and wild swine…
View article: Rustrela Virus as Putative Cause of Nonsuppurative Meningoencephalitis in Lions
Rustrela Virus as Putative Cause of Nonsuppurative Meningoencephalitis in Lions Open
Retrospective investigation of archived tissue samples from 3 lions displaying nonsuppurative meningoencephalitis and vasculitis led to the detection of rustrela virus (RusV). We confirmed RusV antigen and RNA in cortical neurons, axons, a…
View article: Present in the Aquatic Environment, Unclear Evidence in Top Predators—The Unknown Effects of Anti-Seizure Medication on Eurasian Otters (Lutra lutra) from Northern Germany
Present in the Aquatic Environment, Unclear Evidence in Top Predators—The Unknown Effects of Anti-Seizure Medication on Eurasian Otters (Lutra lutra) from Northern Germany Open
Emerging contaminants are produced globally at high rates and often ultimately find their way into the aquatic environment. These include substances contained in anti-seizure medication (ASM), which are currently appearing in surface water…
View article: Status of Infectious Diseases in Free-Ranging European Brown Hares (Lepus europaeus) Found Dead between 2017 and 2020 in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Status of Infectious Diseases in Free-Ranging European Brown Hares (Lepus europaeus) Found Dead between 2017 and 2020 in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Open
The European brown hare (Lepus europaeus) is a quite adaptable species, but populations have been decreasing for several decades in different countries, including Germany. To investigate infectious diseases as possible influences on observ…
View article: Fatal aspergillosis and evidence of unrelated hearing loss in a harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) from the German Baltic Sea
Fatal aspergillosis and evidence of unrelated hearing loss in a harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) from the German Baltic Sea Open
Detailed post-mortem investigations including the auditory pathway are needed to advance our understanding of how underwater noise and other stressors affect hearing in cetaceans. A 12-year-old female porpoise ( Phocoena phocoena ) strande…
View article: The modulating effect of food composition on the immune system in growing ring-necked pheasants (Phasianus colchicus)
The modulating effect of food composition on the immune system in growing ring-necked pheasants (Phasianus colchicus) Open
The decline in the population of ring-necked pheasants ( Phasianus colchicus ) in northwestern Germany since 2007 raises questions about the underlying causes. We therefore studied the growth and immune status of ring-necked pheasant chick…
View article: Suspected Frostbite Injuries in Coypu (Myocastor coypus)
Suspected Frostbite Injuries in Coypu (Myocastor coypus) Open
Native to South America, the coypu (Myocastor coypus) is an invasive alien species (IAS) of Union concern. It was introduced to Germany a hundred years ago and is considered established in all German federal states. Between January and Feb…