Publications by authors named "Lilli Bittner-Schwerda"

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  • - A 4th lactation dairy cow had complications after an unsuccessful treatment for a left displaced abomasum (LDA) using the "blind-stitch" method, leading to abnormal health signs and inflammation at the incision site.
  • - After administering antibiotics and fluids, the cow underwent a laparotomy and omentopexy surgery to resolve adhesion issues, and was monitored before being discharged two weeks later.
  • - The cow produced 18,000 kg of milk post-treatment, with total costs for both interventions at 1,207 €, alongside an estimated revenue loss of 4,168 € due to complications, highlighting the need for careful method selection for LDA corrections.
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Bovine veterinarians are regularly confronted with teat lesions in cows. The number of studies on the diagnosis and treatment of teat lesions as well as the exchange of practical experience among clinicians are extensive in dairy cows compared with suckler cows. The aim of this case report was to describe the successful treatment of teat stenosis in a suckler cow and discuss possible challenges.

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The extent of oxidative damage transferred by the damaged sperm to the progeny is likely to be limited by the oocyte's repair and antioxidative capacity. We aimed to assess the association between Brilliant Cresyl Blue (BCB) staining in oocytes and their competence for embryo development after in vitro fertilisation (IVF) with damaged sperm. For this purpose, bovine sperm were incubated without (non-oxidised sperm, NOX S) or with 100 µM HO (oxidised sperm, OX S) and were used to fertilise in-vitro-matured bovine oocytes (BCB-pos.

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Animal experimentation is required to investigate complex physiological relationships and facilitates development of evidence-based knowledge. However, experimental protocols can interfere with the daily routine of the animals, result in stress and pain, and have adverse effects on health and production. The goal of this study was to investigate the effects of an intensive experimental protocol on health traits and production in transition dairy cows.

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