Publications by authors named "O Mitjana"
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- Pseudopregnancy (PSG) in female dogs is a common condition, with a diagnosed prevalence of 30.81% among reproductive issues.
- The occurrence of PSG is influenced by seasonal oestrous cycles, with behavioral changes and physical symptoms like mammary enlargement appearing after the last heat cycle.
- Many cases resolve in about 16 days, which is longer than typical treatment recommendations, and the study suggests PSG may be underestimated due to owners not recognizing its signs, indicating a need for more research.
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- This study investigates the occurrence and characteristics of testicular tumors in commercial boars experiencing fertility issues, finding tumors in 19 out of 333 animals (5.9%).
- Most tumors were detected microscopically (32%) or after surgical removal/dissection, and the majority (84%) were classified as seminomas.
- The research suggests that testicular tumors in boars may be more prevalent than previously thought, highlighting the need for microscopic examination for accurate detection.
Introduction: Urinary incontinence (UI) consists of involuntary leakage of urine during the storage phase of urination.
Methods: An anonymous survey was given to Spanish and Italian veterinarians about canine UI treated cases, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and professional interest.
Results And Discussion: Most veterinarians treated ≤3 cases/quarter, resulting in the percentage of incontinence males being lower than that of females (1-4% vs 0-24%).
One of the main challenges for the sustainability and productivity of the Spanish swine industry is health instability, resulting in significant economic losses. Information on the main swine diseases which affect the Spanish pig industry could help in optimizing the efforts within control programs. This study determined the frequency of occurrence of the main diseases in Spain and the main control tool used, based on perceptions from veterinarians and consultants in a specific survey.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProtocols for fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI) in swine reproduction can help increase genetic improvement and production efficiency. Different gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists have been developed to gain better control of follicular development, timing, and ovulation quality; therefore, they have been extensively used in FTAI protocols. This literature review resumes the most important characteristics of the physiology of follicular development and ovulation in sows, followed by a discussion about the hormonal alternatives available to induce ovulation (human chorionic gonadotropin, hCG; porcine luteinizing hormone, LH and GnRH agonists).
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