Publications by authors named "Clarissa Jung"
Microbiological pathogens in fecal samples of foals during the first year of life.
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December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze how the occurrence of different infectious agents in foals with diarrhea varies by age, using fecal samples sent for testing over two years.
- Results showed that 42.9% of samples tested positive for pathogens, with Rotavirus A being the most common, particularly among foals younger than one month, where it was frequently found alongside other toxins.
- The findings affirm age dependency in pathogen occurrence but suggest that infections can happen outside the expected age range; therefore, a comprehensive diagnostic approach for diarrheic foals should be used to identify all possible pathogens and prevent further spread.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates natural feed additives as alternatives to robenidine in improving gastrointestinal health in weaner rabbits, amid high mortality rates due to overgrowth.
- Rabbits were divided into four groups: a control group receiving only robenidine, a sainfoin-supplemented group, and two groups supplemented with herbal and mineral additives.
- While natural additives did not significantly affect weight gain or oocyst counts compared to the control group, higher oocyst shedding in the sainfoin and herbal groups suggests potential benefits that warrant further investigation.