Dr. Bronson Schmitz, DVM, MBA

In the last months, we focussed on the interesting vector-borne piroplasms. Did you know: - Babesia canis infections in Central Europe and especially Germany are right now in a special focus due to rising autochthonous cases with severe life-threatening disease - Equine piroplasmosis also starts to enter Central Europe including Germany and first autochthonous case reports are described - In cats, first autochthonous infections with Cytauxzoon sp. are described in Switzerland and in the federal state Saarland in Germany - Science meets laboratory: We developed a new PCR test to cover all mentioned piroplasms (and some more as e. g. Babesia felis in cats, Babesia gibsoni as well as Babesia vogeli and Babesia vulpes in dogs, and Theileria equi and Babesia caballi in horses) to improve our diagnostic work up. Please see our hompage vbd.laboklin.com with more information and all publications.

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Here it is the 2nd video from our Surgeree work group concerning the use of #AppleVisionPro in veterinary diagnostic imaging with a focus on ultrasound. As mentioned on the previous post, US-guided FNA/biopsies are so far one of the most interesting application for the glasses. Having the ability to see hand 🤚, needle 💉, patient 🐶, and US image all in one field of view with the lights on is priceless. The #AppleVisionPro makes the procedure faster and easier: you don't need anymore to move eyes and neck/head between the screen and the patient/hand, operating with the lights on 🌞 allows you to see exactly where you're putting the needle, and who prepares the cytological smear can also operate under the light with no need of the classical light off-light on process. Last, but not least, you can maintain a comfortable position 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ during the procedure with no need to turn your neck/shoulders depending from where the needle is going, where the patient or the US screen are. If you are not still convinced that this is no longer just a fancy device, but a device with true interesting and practical clinical applications, in the next video we will show you how the operator can perform the ultrasound and complete a structured reporting at the same time thanks to the synergy between #AppleVisionPro and #reporTbabel… stay tuned on Surgeree, the new digital platform in medicine ⚕. Surgeree AniCura Italy AniCura - Ospedale Veterinario I Portoni Rossi

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#PlayKocci Interactive game based on your knowledge about anticoccidial feed additives and which to choose , which to avoid Follow us for More tips and tricks #VetMark #UnboxingCorporatePotential

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Interesting research against viruses in livestock. Innovative technologies

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Inclusion Bodies Inclusion bodies are intracellular structures that are often seen in cells infected by certain viruses or bacteria, or in cells expressing recombinant proteins at high levels. These bodies can vary widely in size, shape, and composition depending on the specific organism or protein involved. Inclusion bodies typically consist of aggregated proteins or nucleic acids and can be visualized using various microscopic techniques, such as electron microscopy or fluorescent microscopy. In virology, inclusion bodies are frequently observed in infected cells and can serve as diagnostic markers for certain viral infections. For example, inclusion bodies known as Negri bodies are characteristic of rabies virus infection in neurons. In molecular biology and biotechnology, inclusion bodies can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, they can be useful for concentrating and purifying recombinant proteins, as they often contain high levels of the target protein. On the other hand, the aggregated nature of proteins within inclusion bodies can render them biologically inactive, requiring additional steps such as solubilization and refolding to obtain functional protein. In summary, inclusion bodies are intriguing structures that can provide valuable insights into cellular processes, disease pathology, and protein expression systems.

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LAN News !!! Yeast leaders update for you !!!

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The complicated regulatory framework, which is constantly evolving, requires the correct legislative framing for each ingredient, including for subsequent correct labelling and to be able to produce advertising material that complies with current regulations. Our regulatory team serves a wide range of feed industry operators. We assist our customers in various stages of the research and development process of feed products, regulatory reviews, product launches and marketing. #petfoodingredients #petfood #animalsnutrition #labelling

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stop by the Trupanion booth to discuss growing your Trupanion insured client base!

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𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗮: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀! We took a little break from the Expert Talks series - but we are picking up again. The next 3 videos are now online. And have Prof Sjaak de Wit and Vaxxinova colleague Dr Ludio Gomes in discussion on several AI related topics. But all of them are about the various strains of H5 and H9 AI viruses. Watch the videos here https://lnkd.in/dnCac_Rg Ludio Martins Gomes (鲁迪) Vaxxinova Vaxxinova Brasil #ExpertTalks #Vaxxinova #AvianInfluenza #PoultryHealth

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🌱Seeds of Success with Plant ETP and KWS: Big Chance for Small Crops🌾   🌾Plant ETP has a diverse range of members who work together to tackle the challenges and opportunities of agricultural value chains - industry professionals, researchers and farmers. How? Through the power of plants! 💪🌱   🤝We would like you to meet them all! This time, we feature KWS Group!   KWS is on a mission to unlock the enormous potential of peas and other protein crops. With a rich genetic pool of pea varieties, KWS began breeding peas in the 1980s and today is one of the leading pea breeders in Europe! In the past years, the demand for plant proteins has been steadily increasing due to the dire need for more sustainable high-protein feed and food, including for usage in new food products like plant-based milk, meat or cheese.    🌾 Dr. Alexandra Molitor, Commercial Director Food Ingredients at KWS, emphasises, “𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵. 𝘈𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴. 𝘊𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘺."   Join us in sowing the seeds of success for a sustainable and thriving future! 🌱🚀   #AgriculturalInnovation #SeedsOfSuccess #SeedsOfSuccessPlantETP

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Importance of Colostrum in Swine The most critical period in the life cycle of a pig is from birth to weaning. High mortality and morbidity of neonatal pigs is a very serious challenge to the swine industry today. More than 60 % of all swine mortality deaths occur during the suckling period or within the first few days of life. The growing fertility of today's breeding sows exacerbates the problem, as larger litters typically result in lower birth weights. This eventually leads to a higher proportion of underweight and weak piglets. Newborn piglets have an energy deficit due to low glycogen reserves and, at the same time, high energy requirements for thermoregulation and physical activity. Based on this situation, piglets need a quick boost of energy and nutrients to put them on the right track to health and growth in an economical way. MiaKick is a complementary feed for oral administration based on a rapidly absorbed energy source of coconut oil, probiotics, vitamins and immunoglobulins from egg powder. ▶️ Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eqDSzADx #MIAVIT #MiaKick #pigs #swine

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We’re doing it – measuring intramuscular fat of live cattle! This is an exciting new application of Marbl™, but not too far from our hot carcass IMF grading and beef work. The photo shows our prototype Marbl™ Live sensor in use, making our MRI-like measurement. We directly measure the intramuscular fat; no image analysis is needed! Thanks to Meat & Livestock Australia and University of New England (AU) for their support. Check out our news page: https://lnkd.in/gPWh8QQj, or follow us to track our progress. #IMF #redmeatprocessing #beefprocessing #IMFmeasurement #intramuscularfat #meatprocessing #productdevelopment

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📊 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐕𝐄 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟒 Workforce shortages remain a significant challenge for the #veterinaryprofession. While some European countries have long faced this issue, it now affects nearly all European nations and various veterinary fields. The report: 🔸 estimates the shortages 🔸 explores the reasons behind them 🔸 outlines the consequences, and 🔸 suggests potential solutions 🔸 provides a detailed overview of the situation by country and sector FVE extends its heartfelt thanks to all its members for their valuable input! Check the report ➡️ https://buff.ly/4b3fw5E

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Last month, I had a chance to have a very interesting chat with @Marscha from DaretoCare about my personal experiences with Animal Welfare. 🥰 It was very nice to have the chance to exchange about my vision on how to find realistic solutions for improving the conditions for animals in Europe, more specifically through the EU legislative process. 🤗 It’s definitely not the first or the last time that I’m saying this, but we really need to 1) increase animal health and welfare literacy for politicians and 2) political literacy for veterinary professionals and animal caretakers! 📚 Spoiler alert: this episode contains tips for vets to become more politically active and to use their extremely valuable “in field” knowledge to help saving lives through better legislation 🥹

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Sodium Humate Feed Additive --Elevate Animal Health and Productivity Product Overview Sodium Humate is a powerful natural supplement that delivers unparalleled benefits for livestock nutrition. Derived from premium quality sources, our Sodium Humate feed additive is formulated to optimize animal health, growth, and overall performance. Key Features and Benefits: Water Solubility: Fully water-soluble for easy incorporation into feed, ensuring uniform distribution and consistent dosing. Protective Barrier: Forms a protective film on intestinal cells, shielding them from harmful pathogens and toxins to maintain gut integrity. Toxin Absorption: Excels at absorbing toxins within the gut, safeguarding animals from potential harm and promoting a healthy intestinal environment. Immune Stimulation: Boosts the immune system's response, helping livestock combat infections and diseases more effectively. Endocrine Support: Enhances endocrine function by regulating hormonal balance, optimizing metabolic processes for improved growth and efficiency. Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory: Exhibits strong antibacterial properties to combat harmful bacteria, while also reducing inflammation to promote overall well-being. Wound Healing: Accelerates the wound healing process, prevents infections, and supports tissue regeneration for faster recovery. Applications and Industries Our Sodium Humate feed additive is versatile and can be effectively utilized across a wide range of livestock industries: - Poultry Farming: Enhances nutrient absorption, meat quality, and egg production. - Cattle Farming: Improves carcass quality, development, and overall herd health. - Pig Production: Supports intestinal health, digestion, and increased meat yield. Packaging and Storage Sodium Humate is available in both powder and flake forms to suit your specific needs. Our high-quality packaging ensures the product maintains its potency and purity during storage and handling. For optimal results, store Sodium Humate in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Maintain the integrity of the packaging to prevent contamination. When handling the product, use appropriate personal protective equipment. At DOTIAN FARM SUPPLY, we are committed to providing farmers with sustainable and effective solutions. For more information and to explore our range of products, OEM For your Brand. Whatsapp/Telegram/Signal:+852- 9587 6308 Facebook Group: https://lnkd.in/gVud4xav E：serviceteam-dk@outlook.com #DOTIAN #DOTIANFARMSUPPLY #Sodiumhumatefeedadditive #Poultrynutrition #Pignutrition   #Cattlesheepnutrition #Animalhealth #Growthpromotioninlivestock #Immunesystemboosting #Endocrinefunctionoptimization #Antibacterialandantiinflammatory #Woundhealing #Feedadditives #Water-solubleadditives #Naturalfeedadditive #Livestockproductionefficiency

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Session Description:  June 19 - noon In this case-based webinar, we will be utilizing the minimum database (including hematology, biochemical profiling, and the complete urinalysis) to work through advanced cases, some with surprising twists. Ancillary diagnostics -- including blood film review, imaging, and reference lab expertise – will allow for further interpretation of the data that is key to understanding disease and case management. Register below #keepgrowing

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July 11, 2024 Sediment examination is a pivotal part of urinalysis. In this free 1-hour webinar, Francesco Cian, DVM, DECVCP, FRCPath, MRCVS provides an overview of urine sediment analysis, including how to perform it correctly, how to examine it under the microscope, and how to obtain clinically relevant information. Special attention will be dedicated to the diagnosis of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and urinary neoplasms. https://lnkd.in/gvXSYbEX #keepgrowing.

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Exciting lab case: Coxiella burnetii in vaginal swab from a cat. An important, neglected bug in human and veterinary medicin! As the infective dose through inhalation is <10 bacterial cells, exposure to infected animals and their products poses a significant risk for acquiring the pathogen, particularly for farmers and veterinarians. In animals the disease is usually subclinical, but abortion might occur. In experimentally infected cats, fever, anorexia and lethargy have been noted. Clinical signs started 2 days after inoculation and lasted for 3 days (Sykes and Norris, 2023). In humans, C. burnetii infection is often asymptomatic (60%), but acute and chronic forms of the disease may develop (Angelakis and Raoult, 2010). The acute disease is often a mild disease with fever, headache, myalgia and spontaneous recovery (Caron et al., 1998). However, signs of pneumonia, hepatitis and abortion and more serious complications especially meningoencephalitis, sepsis and myocarditis followed by death of the patient may occur. Chronic disease many months to years after infection has been reported. The chronic form is mainly characterized by endocarditis and occurs almost exclusively in patients with predisposing conditions (Fenollar et al., 2001). Cats have been implicated as a source of infection for humans, in particular through contact with bacteria excreted during abortion or parturition. Wearing gloves and a mask when attending parturient or aborting cats can minimize the risk of infection. Tick prevention is recommended. Therefore, stay attentive and keep this bug in mind! Nice summary here: https://lnkd.in/e6sXZMgG

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Join me June 11th for an essential webinar designed for veterinary professionals: “Handling Dysthanasia: Ensuring a Good Death for Our Pets.” In this session, we'll dive deep into: 🔹 The key differences between euthanasia and dysthanasia 🔹 Strategies to prevent dysthanasia 🔹 Steps to take when dysthanasia occurs 🔹 Effective communication with grieving pet parents 🔹 Protecting the mental health of your veterinary team Handling dysthanasias with care and expertise can make all the difference for both pet families and veterinary professionals. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and support your team. 📅 Date: June 11 🕒 Time: 7:30pm ET 🎓 Earn 1 RACE-approved CE credit upon successful completion of the quiz after viewing the webinar. Register now and make a positive impact in the lives of pets and their families! 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02yZsyj0 #VeterinaryWebinar #EuthanasiaSkills #VetLife #VetMed

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