Veterinary science
Veterinary medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in non-human animals. The scope of veterinary medicine is wide, covering all animal species, both domesticated and wild, with a wide range of conditions which can affect different species. This includes medical bioscience, pathobiology and clinical science.
Dental disorders in Swedish sows
Knowledge on dental disorders in commercial sows is limited although such conditions may have important animal welfare implications. In a pilot study, the dental and periodontal health of 58 sows (
Development of a novel detection method for contagious sheep and goat disease
Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a severe viral disease of sheep and goats. PPR is present in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, and seriously impacts the livelihoods and food security of poor and
SLU Committee for Global Animal Diseases
CGD:s mission is to promote and enhance research and training activities on contagious diseases and antimicrobial resistance of global importance in food producing animals
Veterinary nursing
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What's hidden beneath the surface?
Recent advances in biosensors offer increased opportunities to monitor the well-being of fish in aquaculture. However, before new biosensors are deployed, their suitability and possible applications
The body condition of dairy cows affect health and fertility
Optimal body condition in early lactation is generally accepted as a prerequisite for good reproductive performance. Examination of milk progesterone profiles offers an objective method for
Pain evaluation in dairy cattle
Pain compromises the welfare of animals. A prerequisite for being able to alleviate pain is that we are able to recognize it. Potential behavioural signs of pain were investigated for dairy cattle
For how long do infected calves spread coronavirus?
Bovine coronavirus (BCoV) is a widely distributed pathogen, causing disease and economic losses in the cattle industry worldwide. Prevention of virus spread is impeded by a lack of basic knowledge
Closantel treatment failure against Fasciola hepatica
Control of Fasciola hepatica infection in livestock is based on annual treatment using flukicides such as triclabendazole, albendazole and closantel. However, triclabendazole resistant F. hepatica
Could hydrated lime help control cryptosporidiosis?
Diarrhea is common in young calves and is often caused by Cryptosporidium parvum infection. The aim of this study was to investigate if disinfection of calf pens with hydrated lime would reduce
Colostrum and milk proteins
Administration of colostrum to the newborn calf before gut closure is pivotal to its health, because of the transfer of passive immunity. Traditionally, passive immunity has been attributed to the
DISA -Education program on animal welfare at the time of slaughter and other types of killing
Internet-based training material on slaughter and killing Staff at slaugtherhouses that work with the slaughter of production animals and for those who handle live animals there is a requirement of