Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences (VLI)
Recent Submissions
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Changes in acute-phase proteins’ concentrations of neonatal ruminants in relation to colostrum and weight gain
(Estonian University of Life Sciences, 2022)Intensive farming has often led to increased spreading of pathogens in herds. After birth, neonatal ruminants are vulnerable to potential pathogens, as the syndesmochorial type of placentation prevents the transfer of ... -
The occurrence and antibiotic resistance of Staphylococcus spp. isolated in horses in Estonia
(Eesti Maaülikool, 2022)The genus Staphylococcus consists of a group of approximately 50 different species and subspecies of gram-positive cocci, many of which are opportunistic pathogens in horses. The emergence and dissemination of antimicrobial ... -
Oral cavity findings of 30 pet rabbits observed during dental procedures
(Eesti Maaülikool, 2022)A domestic rabbit is one of the most popular pet companion animals in many countries and a common patient in small animal practices besides dogs and cats. One of the pet rabbit’s main health issues is related to oral ... -
Spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects in dogs: case series study
(Eesti Maaülikool, 2022)Spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defect (SCCED) is a form of a persistent corneal ulcer occurring in various breeds. A single, most efficient treatment method is yet to be determined, and it is often treated with ... -
Retrospective analysis of clinical endocrine cases in dogs in selected veterinary clinics of France and Estonia
(Eesti Maaülikool, 2022)Canine endocrinopathies are frequently encountered in general practice. The prevalence and the signalment of the disease differ depending on the affected hormone. Moreover, some endocrine disorders (e.g., hypoadrenocorticism) ... -
Urine sediment results and use of antimicrobials in feline urinary obstruction cases
(Eesti Maaülikool, 2022)Urethral obstruction (UO) is a frequently occurring medical emergency in cats. In these cases, urinalysis and examination of urine sediment are part of the diagnostic practice to detect possible crystals and/or infection. The ... -
Passive immunity and association with morbidity and mortality of dairy calves reared in large-scale Estonian dairy herds
(Eesti Maaülikool, 2022)Calves are born immunologically naive, thus they achieve passive immunity via colostrum intake and absorption. If the transfer of colostral antibodies is insufficient, the calf has failure of passive transfer of immunity ... -
Histopathology of dog gingival tumors – distribution and classification
(Eesti Maaülikool, 2022)This study aimed to describe the dogs’ gingival tumors in Estonia and Finland. It investigated predisposing factors to gingival tumors in dogs and also briefly reviewed the classification of the dogs’ gingival tumors. The ... -
The dynamics of Cryptosporidium spp. during first three week of calves’ life and the effect on the general inflammatory response
(Eesti Maaülikool, 2022)Cryptosporidium spp. infection is highly prevalent in Estonian and worldwide on herd level. Most infected group is young neonatal calves who also shed oocysts from early age. Cryptosporidium spp. can cause severe enteritis, ... -
Dogs seized on the basis of section 44 of the Animal Welfare Act (247/1996), and their care in Finnish rescue centre conditions
(Eesti Maaülikool, 2022)In serious cases of animal cruelty, animal welfare control authorities may have to seize the animals in question from their owners or animal keepers. This might be the case in, for example, serious neglect or animal ... -
Suprelorin® implant in male cats: A retrospective internet-based survey of clientowned cats
(Eesti Maaülikool, 2022)Main reasons for temporary infertility treatment in tomcats are undoubtedly unwanted urine marking, vocalization, behavioural changes and poor appetite. Suprelorin® (containing deslorelin) is synthetic gonadotropin-releasing ... -
The most common tick repellents used by dog owners in Finland and their most frequently reported adverse effects
(Eesti Maaülikool, 2022)The need of use of tick repellent products in dogs is increasing in Finland. Ticks are active almost throughout the year, except for the cold winter months. Ticks act as vectors for many diseases like Lyme borreliosis ... -
Evaluation of histopathology as a diagnostic method for equine sarcoids and treatment options
(Eesti Maaülikool, 2022)Equine sarcoids are the most common neoplasias of the skin in equines and especially relevant in horses. They present clinically as locally invasive, single or more frequently, multiple lesions with a heterogenous appearance, ... -
The occurrence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus spp. and Acinetobacter spp. in the environment of small animal clinics in Estonia
(Eesti Maaülikool, 2022)Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are frequently associated with methicillin-resistant staphylococci (MRS) and Acinetobacter. The veterinary clinical environment is considered to have a key role in the spread of ... -
Intraocular pressure in clinically healthy dogs before and after clinical examination and vaccination procedure
(Eesti Maaülikool, 2022)Intraocular pressure (IOP) of canine patients may be altered by multiple reasons, including physiological factors, several drugs, and ocular and systemic pathologies, as well as the elements in the tonometry procedure ... -
Influence of a grain free diet on the blood plasma taurine concentration in English cocker spaniels
(Eesti Maaülikool, 2022)Taurine, a sulphur-containing amino-acid, has many crucial tasks in the mammalian body. It is still classified as a non-essential dietary amino acid for dogs. According to recent publications, low taurine levels seem to ... -
Listeria monocytogenes toidupatogeenina
(Eesti Maaülikool, 2022)Listeria monocytogenes on saastunud valmistoiduga (RTE tooted) inimestele ülekanduv haigustekitaja, mis võib nõrgenenud vastupanuvõimega inimestel põhjustada raskekujulist haigust - listerioosi. Listerioosi peiteperiood ... -
Kinnisperioodi söötmisstrateegia välja töötamine kõrge aretusväärtusega piimakarjale : lõpparuanne
(Eesti Maaülikool, 2020)Eestis on viimastel aastakümnetel tehtud järjekindlat ja tõhusat aretustööd piimaveiste toodanguvõime tõstmiseks. Loomade heaolu tähtsustamisest lähtuvalt on parandatud veiste pidamistingimusi. Söötmiskorraldus on teadlik ... -
Metsloomade terviseuuringute võimekuse suurendamine : lõpparuanne
(Eesti Maaülikool, 2020)Projekti eesmärk on Eesti Maaülikooli Loomakliiniku juures tegutseva metsloomade raviüksuse uuringuvõimekuse suurendamine. Patsientidena ravile toodud kaitsealused metsloomad läbivad mitmeid uuringuid ja neilt kogutakse ... -
Biogaasireaktoris kääritatud põllumajanduslike substraatide digestaadi (kääritusjäägi) keskmise keemilise koostise ja saasteainete (ammoniaak ja väävelvesinik) emissiooni määramine : aruanne
(Eesti Maaülikool, 2016)Käesoleval ajal toodetakse Eestis biogaasi viies suures biogaasijaamas, mille substraat pärineb põllumajanduslikest allikatest. Biogaasi toodetakse põhiliselt veise-, vähemal määral sea vedelsõnniku baasil. Lisasubstraatideks ...