The density of infiltrating T cells and macrophages in the parental tumour correlates with growth rate of tumoroids established from colorectal adenocarcinoma.

The aim of the present study was to investigate the correlation between the density of infiltrating T cells and macrophages in the parental colorectal cancer (CRC) and the growth rate of tumoroids (i.e. a patient-derived in vitro 3D model).

Tail Tip Lesions in Mink (): Effects of an Additional Hammock in Multilevel Cages.

The occurrence of wounds in different anatomical regions, such as tail tip lesions, is an important welfare concern in farmed mink. This study investigated whether mechanical factors attributed to cage design in multilevel cages may be involved in the etiology of tail tip lesions. Specifically, effects of an additional hammock intended to reduce speed during transitions between cage levels and thereby assumed to lower the incidence and severity of tails hitting the wire mesh were investigated.

Impact of the amount of straw provided to pigs kept in intensive production conditions on the occurrence and severity of gastric ulceration at slaughter.

This study examined effects of the amount of straw offered on occurrence and severity of gastric lesions in pigs kept in pens (18 pigs, 0.7 m(2)/pig) with partly slatted flooring and 10, 500 or 1000 g straw/pig/day from 30 kg live weight. The pigs had ad libitum access to dry feed.

Anatomical distribution and gross pathology of wounds in necropsied farmed mink (Neovison vison) from June and October.

Background: Wounds are regarded as an indicator of reduced welfare in mink production; however, information on the occurrence and significance of wounds is sparse. To provide a basis for assessment and classification of wounds in farmed mink, the distribution pattern and characteristics of wounds in farmed mink in June and October, respectively, is described. A total of 791 and 660 mink from 6 to 12 Danish mink farms, respectively, were examined.

The distribution pattern of Halicephalobus gingivalis in a horse is suggestive of a haematogenous spread of the nematode.

The majority of Halicephalobus gingivalis-infections in horses have been fatal and are usually not diagnosed before necropsy. Therefore, knowledge about the nematode and the pathogenesis of infection in horses is limited. This has resulted in an on-going discussion about the port of entry and subsequent dissemination of H.