Coprological analysis is the most widely used diagnostic tool for helminth infection in both domestic and wild mammals. Evaluation of the efficacy of this technique is rare, due to the lack of availability of adult worm burden.
Rachel L. Byrne +4 more
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Organic Farming in Cornwall: Results of the 2002 Farmer Survey [PDF]
A detailed survey of organic farming in Cornwall was completed duing the period August 2002 to February 2003. One of the main objectives of the survey was to describe current practices and constraints to organic production so as to aid the Organic ...
Burke, Jean, Roderick, Stephen
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Dirofilaria immitis in Two Cats From Italy
Feline dirofilariosis is infrequent, and diagnosis may be overlooked. This study reports two cases of Dirofilaria immitis infections in cats from Central‐Northern Italy, diagnosed by both direct (antigenic test, molecular analyses) and indirect detection methods (indirect ELISA), as well as by imaging investigations (i.e., thoracic radiography and ...
Mariaelisa Carbonara +5 more
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Vaccine use in organic cattle and sheep systems: Development of a decision support tool based on risk assessment [PDF]
This project’s aim was to support a consistent approach to decision making on vaccine use among organic dairy, beef and sheep farmers and their advisers, including their veterinarians, by developing a decision support tool on vaccine use in order: a) to
Hovi, Malla
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Control of internal parasites in organic livestock without the use of pharmaceutical anthelminthics [PDF]
Organic systems seek to reduce reliance on external inputs, and develop sustainable methods of production which balance output with high standards of animal welfare.
Keatinge, R
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Angiostrongylus vasorum: Epidemiological, clinical and histopathological insights [PDF]
Background: Canine angiostrongylosis is a nematode infection in domestic dogs and wild carnivores. The present report focuses on epidemiological, clinical and histopathological findings in a case of fatal disseminated angiostrongylosis in a dog living in
CORTESE, LAURA +6 more
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Septic tendosynovitis in a breeding ram and isolation of Mycoplasma arginini
Abstract A breeding ram was submitted to a veterinary hospital due to persistent pneumonia, emaciation and high fever. Upon submission, it also showed severe weight‐bearing lameness on all four legs with highly fluid‐filled digital flexor tendon sheaths. Additionally, a mild brisket sore was diagnosed.
Eva Roden +4 more
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Background Infections with the bovine lungworm Dictyocaulus viviparus might lead to reduced milk production and detrimental impacts on milk quality resulting in considerable economic losses in dairy farming.
Katharina May +3 more
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A study on some aspects of the pathogenicity, diagnosis and control of gastrointestinal nematodes in deer : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand [PDF]
The most important parasites in farmed red deer are Dictyocaulus eckerti and gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN). The overall aim of these studies was to develop an understanding about GIN parasites in red deer, including their pathogenicity, diagnosis ...
Tapia-Escárate, Daniela Alejandra
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Bronchoscopy, Imaging, and Concurrent Diseases in Dogs with Bronchiectasis: (2003-2014). [PDF]
BackgroundBronchiectasis is a permanent and debilitating sequel to chronic or severe airway injury, however, diseases associated with this condition are poorly defined.ObjectiveTo evaluate results of diagnostic tests used to document bronchiectasis and ...
Byrne, BA +4 more
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