Publications
Investigation of Fas (APO-1)-related apoptosis in piglets intradermally or intramuscularly vaccinated with a commercial PRRSV MLV Ghent University
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) induces apoptosis through the activation of death receptors, including cell-surface Fas receptor. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of intradermal (ID) and intramuscular (IM) vaccination with a commercial PRRSV-modified live vaccine in piglets on Fas-related apoptosis. The study included 104 suckling piglets from a commercial farrow-to-finish pig farm, suffering from ...
Contaminatiegraad van vaccinatiespuiten voor varkens en beïnvloedende factoren = Degree of syringe contamination in pigs and influencing factors Ghent University
Good vaccination practices may contribute to a good efficacy of vaccines. In this study, the hygiene of vaccination syringes on pig farms was investigated. The degree of contamination with bacteria, yeasts and molds and the potential risk factors for this contamination of 79 vaccination syringes were examined, as well as the effect of repeated skin injections on contamination of the vaccine bottle. The percentage syringes with low (<10 colony ...
Clinical insights into the three-dimensional anatomy of cheek teeth in alpacas based on micro-computed tomography. Part 2 : maxillary cheek teeth Ghent University
Background Scientific knowledge regarding alpaca dentistry is relatively limited despite its clinical implications. The present gap in available supportive data leads to limited treatment options for dental pathology in alpacas in comparison to other species. The main goal of this study was to gain novel insights into the general and pulp morphology of maxillary cheek teeth to allow development of more advanced treatment strategies in the ...
Economic feasibility of interventions targeted at decreasing piglet perinatal and pre-weaning mortality across European countries Ghent University
Background Piglet perinatal and pre-weaning mortality is a welfare problem causing economic losses in pig production. In this study, the effects of housing and management interventions on the economic result of sow enterprises representing six European countries (Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, The Netherlands and Spain) were tested. Interventions concerned: (1) installing mechanical ventilation, (2) re-designing of the gestation unit, (3) ...
Mandibular thickness measurements as predictive tool for specific dental disorders in alpacas (Vicugna Pacos) Ghent University
Background Oral health in alpacas is often neglected until severe dental disease becomes evident under the form of a pronounced mandibular swelling with or without fistulation. Mandibular thickness measurements might serve as an easy tool to screen for early increases in thickness thereby identifying alpacas which could benefit from an oral examination. ObjectiveTo study specific risk factors, including age, gender, level of performed ...
Cellular and humoral immunogenicity investigation of single and repeated allogeneic tenogenic primed mesenchymal stem cell treatments in horses suffering from tendon injuries Ghent University
The use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for the treatment of equine tendon disease is widely investigated because of their regenerative and immunomodulatory potential. However, questions have been raised concerning the immunogenic properties of allogeneic MSCs. Therefore, two studies were conducted to assess the safety of equine allogeneic peripheral blood-derived tenogenic primed MSCs (tpMSCs). The objective was to evaluate if a single and ...
Gastric Helicobacter species associated with dogs, cats and pigs : significance for public and animal health Ghent University
This article focuses on the pathogenic significance of Helicobacter species naturally colonizing the stomach of dogs, cats and pigs. These gastric U+201Cnon-Helicobacter (H.) pylori Helicobacter speciesU+201D (NHPH) are less well-known than the human adapted H. pylori. Helicobacter suis has been associated with gastritis and decreased daily weight gain in pigs. Several studies also attribute a role to this pathogen in the development of ...
Effects of dietary fibre on metabolism and performance in sows Ghent University
The etiology of Postpartum dysgalactia syndrome (PDS) includes stress on preparturition and constipation associated with low water intake or low fiber intake. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a raw crude fibre concentrate (Arbocel (R)) on sow's metabolism and performance. 100 sows from a farm suffering from PDS, were divided into two groups, with equal distribution of their parity (1 to 5 parity): a) T1 group (control ...