University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation

Antibody kinetics against tetanus toxoid before and after primary vaccination of foals

Abstract Background Vaccination recommendations for foals against Clostridium tetani vary. Available studies assessing foal immune responses, maternal antibody interference, or individual variation often used small foal numbers. Objectives To quantify antibody responses after tet...

Criteria for timely euthanasia of compromised pigs based on expert opinion and longitudinal data collection on farm

Abstract Timely euthanasia is essential for safeguarding pig welfare by preventing unnecessary pain and suffering. However, the definition of what constitutes “timely” euthanasia and which clinical signs allow identification of this time point require empirical validation. This s...