Search for dissertations about: "veterinärmedicin"
Showing result 26 - 30 of 253 swedish dissertations containing the word veterinärmedicin.
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26. Development and evaluation of a subunit DIVA vaccine against bluetongue virus serotype 8 in cattle
Abstract : Bluetongue virus (BTV) causes the primarily vector-borne bluetongue disease of ruminants, which poses a permanent threat to Europe since new serotypes and strains are frequently introduced. Vaccination of cattle is essential to control BTV outbreaks. READ MORE
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27. Sensing the worms : automated behaviour monitoring for detection of parasitism in grazing livestock
Abstract : Gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) are common in grazing livestock and is a major cause of impaired health and productivity. Current control practices of GIN infections depend largely on the use of anthelmintic drugs. However, misuse of anthelmintic drugs has led to a widespread development of anthelmintic resistance. READ MORE
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28. Metabolic variations in canine overweight : aspects of lipid metabolism in spontaneously overweight Labrador Retriever dogs
Abstract : The prevalence of overweight in dogs is increasing. Canine overweight is associated with reduced quality of life, shorter life expectancy and metabolic variations such as insulin resistance and postprandial hyperlipidaemia. READ MORE
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29. Molecular characterization and detection of infectious bronchitis virus
Abstract : This thesis deals with the molecular characterization and detection of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV), an important pathogen that causes heavy losses in the poultry populations worldwide. The aim of the research was to better understand the molecular characteristics of the virus and to investigate the factors behind the continuous emergence of new genetic variants and the occurrence of outbreaks. READ MORE
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30. Innate immune responses to a saponin adjuvant in the pig : application of gene expression profiling
Abstract : Vaccination is one of the most powerful ways to prevent infectious diseases. Successful vaccines produce a long-term immunity including effector T and B lymphocytes. In this context, adjuvants have a key role in vaccines by stimulating the innate immunity and thereby enhancing and shaping the subsequent adaptive immune response. READ MORE