Publications by authors named "M L Marenzoni"

Article Synopsis
  • - The study investigated the role of a specific microorganism in canine infertility, analyzing 114 cases of abortion, stillbirth, and neonatal mortality in dogs from Central Italy, but findings were mixed and only a small percentage tested positive.
  • - Out of the cases studied, 6.14% showed a positive result for the microorganism's DNA, with some cases also identifying other pathogens known to cause infertility and neonatal issues.
  • - The presence of the microorganism in the female reproductive tract suggests it may be a normal part of the genital microflora, rather than a direct cause of abortion or neonatal death in most cases.
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The European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education emphasizes the importance of communication skills and teamwork for student success in clinical practice. Traditionally, many veterinary curricula lacked standardized formal training in acquiring these essential skills. Effective communication and collaborative teamwork are not only crucial for fulfilling the clinical responsibilities of the veterinary profession but also play a pivotal role in the broader societal context.

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Nerve growth factor (NGF) has long been known as the main ovulation-inducing factor in induced ovulation species, however, recent studies suggested the NGF role also in those with spontaneous ovulation. The first aim of this study was to evaluate the presence and gene expression of NGF and its cognate receptors, high-affinity neurotrophic tyrosine kinase 1 receptor (NTRK1) and low-affinity p75 nerve growth factor receptor (p75NTR), in the ram genital tract. Moreover, the annual trend of NGF seminal plasma values was investigated to evaluate the possible relationship between the NGF production variations and the ram reproductive seasonality.

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, the causative agent of ophidiomycosis, poses a potential threat to wild snakes worldwide. This study aimed to retrospectively investigate the prevalence of in archived snake moults collected from the San River Valley in the Bieszczady Mountains, Poland, from 2010 to 2012. Using qPCR for detection and conventional PCR for clade characterisation, we analysed 58 moults and one road-killed specimen of and .

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Potential prognostic indicators have been associated with decreased survival during canine parvoviral enteritis (CPE), such as body weight, sex, and clinicopathological parameters. Few studies reported the prognostic factors for CPE in Italy; therefore, the aim of this study was to identify prognostic factors associated with the survival of dogs admitted to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of Perugia University, naturally infected with canine parvovirus. Seventy-six medical records of dogs with a definitive diagnosis of parvoviral infection admitted from 2017 to 2021 have been reviewed and included in the study.

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