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{"title":"[Antibiotic-free preservation of boar semen at 5°C: an innovation in pig breeding].","authors":"Dagmar Waberski, Anne-Marie Luther","doi":"10.1055/a-2811-9763","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2811-9763","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Bacteria are a natural semen component, but their growth must be inhibited during semen preservation in order to ensure sperm quality and animal health. This is particularly relevant for boar semen, which is routinely stored at 16°C-18°C in nutrient-rich extender media. For this reason, antibiotics are commonly added to semen extenders. This practice, however, increasingly contributes to antimicrobial resistance in extended boar semen. Therefore, effective antimicrobial and sperm protecting alternatives to antibiotics are urgently needed. A novel antibiotic-free preservation method for boar semen - cold storage at 5°C - has been developed and extensively tested both in the laboratory and field insemination trials. It is now ready for implementation into breeding practice in sow farms. In this review article, consequences of bacterial growth in boar semen are elucidated and cold semen storage is presented as a potential solution. The aim is to support veterinary consulting activities in sow breeding herds by providing insights into the new preservation method, thereby facilitating its transfer into practice. This, in turn, promotes the reduction of antibiotic use in animal husbandry and contributes to the One Health concept.</p>","PeriodicalId":23115,"journal":{"name":"Tieraerztliche Praxis Ausgabe Grosstiere Nutztiere","volume":"54 2","pages":"108-113"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147781958","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Long-term follow-up of a Coxiellosis outbreak in a goat flock].","authors":"Jens Böttcher, Britta Janowetz, Michaela Alex, Christina Ambros, Ursula Domes","doi":"10.1055/a-2762-6316","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2762-6316","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>In January 2020 <i>Coxiella (C.) burnetii</i> was detected in a small goat flock after the observation of a weak born kid, an abortion as well as a malformed kid.</p><p><strong>Abstract: </strong>All animals older than 3 months were subsequently primarily vaccinated with Coxevac (2x three weeks apart) until May 2020 and were revaccinated once in October/November 2020 and in May 2021. Young animals were primarily vaccinated annually except for 2023. Surveillance was performed by qPCR-testing of milk samples, vaginal and preputial (genital swabs, GT), nasal (NT) and environmental swabs (UT). Vaccination was controlled by blood and milk samples which were analyzed for phase-(PhI, PhII)-specific antibodies. Data were compared with those that had been collected in a seronegative goat herd in the course of vaccination.</p><p><strong>Abstract: </strong>The load of <i>C. burnetii</i> steadily decreased in all types of samples until June 2020. Weak positive samples were detected until November (milk) and December 2020 (GT). Two NT tested weak-positive (5 C.b./NT) in May and December 2021. No persistent infection was observed. The detection rate in UT was high until April 2020 (24/24), remained stable during the rest of the year (31/40) and slowly decreased during the following years: 12/24 (2021), 5/16 (2022), 2/8 (2023), 1/8 (2024), and 0/8 (2025).</p><p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Unexpectedly, vaccination only significantly increased the PhI-titers while PhII-titers remained stable. In contrast, in seronegative kids in the case- and adults in the control-herd vaccination induced a significant increase of PhII- titers while almost no PhI- titers were observed.</p><p><strong>Abstract: </strong>No short-term effect of vaccination was observed, therefore prophylactic vaccination is very important. A quantitative interpretation is required for environmental samples, these samples are valuable to verify the lack of infection. Positive results may be confirmed by NT or GT. NT are equivalent to GT, and they are collected more easily.</p>","PeriodicalId":23115,"journal":{"name":"Tieraerztliche Praxis Ausgabe Grosstiere Nutztiere","volume":"54 2","pages":"124-134"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13108977/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147781963","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Coxiella burnetii in small ruminants - managing the zoonotic pathogen].","authors":"Martin Runge, Fenja Winter, Louise Herms, Katja Mertens-Scholz, Silke F Fischer, Benjamin U Bauer","doi":"10.1055/a-2765-9826","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2765-9826","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Q fever, caused by the obligate intracellular bacterium <i>Coxiella burnetii</i>, is a globally distributed zoonosis for which ruminants are considered to be the main reservoir. In Germany, the majority of human Q fever cases are linked to small ruminants. Epidemiological investigations show clear regional differences in herd prevalence, with higher detection rates in southern Germany, particularly associated with out-of-season lambing. Diagnosis in animals relies on both indirect (primarily ELISA) and direct pathogen detection (primarily PCR), although neither method can confirm the pathogen-free status of individual animals, emphasizing the need for standardized surveillance. Currently, no effective treatment is available for coxiellosis in ruminants. Therefore, vaccination with an inactivated phase I vaccine is the main measure used to reduce pathogen shedding and abortion rates. European animal health legislation (the Animal Health Law) places a general emphasis on the clear responsibilities of livestock keepers, veterinarians, and authorities for the reporting, prevention, and control of coxiellosis. The interdisciplinary consortium Q-GAPS has developed a practical management guideline for Q fever in small ruminants, providing recommendations for outbreak investigations and risk communication. It underscores that effective prevention and control of Q fever require a combination of vaccination, hygiene, and environmental management, as well as close cooperation between veterinary and human medicine, which aligns with the One Health approach.</p>","PeriodicalId":23115,"journal":{"name":"Tieraerztliche Praxis Ausgabe Grosstiere Nutztiere","volume":"54 2","pages":"98-107"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147781989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Assessment of porcine lungs from slaughterhouse by experienced and non-experienced examiners and histological findings].","authors":"Jonas Faber, Andreas Beineke, Kirsten Hülskötter, Isabel Hennig-Pauka","doi":"10.1055/a-2817-1052","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2817-1052","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Subject and aim: </strong>Slaughterhouse lung assessment is a diagnostic measure within the framework of herd health management in order to evaluate the status quo of respiratory health and the possible progression of respiratory diseases. The aim of the study was to assess the reliability of macroscopic lung findings depending on the examiner's level of experience and to describe the quality of lung changes histologically.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Lung scores were assigned to 133 slaughter lungs from 4 batches by 5 to 7 experienced and non-experienced examiners. Lung scores were compared using non-parametric methods, taking the batches into account. The quality of the lung alterations was assessed by histological examination of samples from standardized lung locations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The slaughtered lung batches differed in lung and pleuritis scores as well as histological diagnoses and grades. Suppurative bronchopneumonia dominated in 49%, and interstitial pneumonia in 16% of the lungs. The individual assessments of the experienced examiners varied less than those of the inexperienced examiners. Inexperienced examiners assigned significantly higher total lung scores. The histologically determined severity of lung alterations correlated with the macroscopic total lung score, which reflects the extent of alterations, only in experienced examiners and only in cases of suppurative bronchopneumonia (r_s=0,28, p=0,02).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Experienced and inexperienced examiners differ in their lung assessments, likely due to the subjectivity of the evaluation and the frequent presence of changes in lung color and consistency resembling slaughter artifacts. Training in lung assessment should primarily focus on detection of true pathological lung alterations. Histological and macroscopic findings complement each other and provide information about the quality and extent of lung alterations.</p><p><strong>Clinical relevance: </strong>Before lung checks at slaughter can be performed for diagnostic purposes the examiners should be trained properly, focusing in particular on the recognition of true pathological lung alterations. For an etiological diagnosis, further diagnostic tests should be performed on suitable sample material.</p>","PeriodicalId":23115,"journal":{"name":"Tieraerztliche Praxis Ausgabe Grosstiere Nutztiere","volume":"54 2","pages":"78-89"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147782051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Unusual foreign bodies in the gastrointestinal tract of 2 miniature pigs].","authors":"Alexandra von Altrock, Johannes Buchalik-Schregel, Mariya Grozeva, Martin Lippold, Jeanette Niepold, Julian Lutz, Doris Höltig","doi":"10.1055/a-2794-3535","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2794-3535","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>While diseases caused by foreign bodies are of minor importance in conventionally kept pigs, there is a significantly increased risk for mini pigs kept in residential or garden areas to ingest unsuitable objects and substances. Inaccurate or missing information from pet owners, as well as nonspecific clinical signs complicate diagnostics and may lead to delayed intervention. Especially with biological or natural materials or substances mini pig owners are often unaware that their ingestion may pose a health risk to the omnivorous pig. Therefore, these are often not mentioned in the history.</p><p><strong>Abstract: </strong>The following presents and discusses the possibilities and limitations of diagnostics, the transferability of diagnostic and surgical measures from small animal medicine to miniature pigs. Additionally, based on these case reports of intestinal obstruction caused by ingestion of foreign bodies species-specific limitations in mini pigs are illustrated. In both cases, the actual causes of the disorder, here the oral intake of cat litter and peaches, were not mentioned beforehand as they were not classified as a source of danger by the owners. Subsequently, the operative removal of the foreign bodies through gastrostomy or enterotomy was necessary in both minipigs.</p>","PeriodicalId":23115,"journal":{"name":"Tieraerztliche Praxis Ausgabe Grosstiere Nutztiere","volume":"54 2","pages":"114-122"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147782026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Equine laryngeal dysplasia - overview of variable clinical presentation based on 6 cases].","authors":"Claudia A Werner, Christina M Wimmer-Scherr, Bianca C Schwarz","doi":"10.1055/a-2751-7292","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2751-7292","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Equine laryngeal dysplasia (ELD) is the umbrella term for various malformations of laryngeal structures that arise from the 4th and 6th branchial arches during embryogenesis. The disease is rare and may be subclinical. In symptomatic patients with clinical signs, the clinical presentation is highly variable and is the result of functional limitations of the larynx as well as of the esophageal sphincter. The spectrum of signs may range from respiratory changes such as abnormal respiratory noise, coughing, and at times dyspnea all the way to poor performance, dysphagia, aerophagia, and colic. The most common reason for presentation is abnormal respiratory noise. In the following case series, the clinical signs of 6 affected horses are described and discussed in context with the literature. Furthermore, it is highlighted that the approach to diagnosis is primarily based on clinical examination, endoscopic inspection of the upper airways, and radiography of the laryngeal region. The most common endoscopic findings include right (HLD) and/or left laryngeal hemiplegia (HLS), rostral displacement of the palatopharyngeal arch (RDPA) and dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP). In ELD, these findings may occur on their own or in combination. Since the findings may also be signs of further, more common disorders, misdiagnosis does occur. In the following article, the clinically relevant therapeutic and prognostic key points as well as important aspects on how to avoid common diagnostic pitfalls are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":23115,"journal":{"name":"Tieraerztliche Praxis Ausgabe Grosstiere Nutztiere","volume":"54 1","pages":"60-67"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146195441","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The effects of preventive measures against neonatal diarrhea and bovine respiratory disease (BRD) on the reproductive and milk production performance of calves in later stages.","authors":"Samet Köse, Adnan Şehu, Erman Gülendağ, İsmayil Safa Gürcan","doi":"10.1055/a-2743-7073","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2743-7073","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This study aims to investigate the performance parameters of 81 calves raised on a dairy farm, to evaluate the impact of neonatal calf diarrhea and bovine respiratory disease (BRD) on these parameters, and to assess the effectiveness of a preventive nutritional strategy in mitigating the effects of these diseases.Holstein-Friesian crossbreed (HF × Montbéliarde) calves were divided into control (C, n=70) and experimental (E, n=11) groups. In the first phase of the study, the experimental group received a commercial feed additive for 10 days post-birth, while the control group received no additive. All calves were vaccinated against BRD at scheduled intervals. In the second phase, performance parameters were evaluated, including age at insemination resulting in pregnancy (AIRP), pre-pregnancy body weight (PPBW), number of inseminations per pregnancy (NIPP), initial calving body weight (ICBW), age at first calving (AFC), and daily milk yield (MY). The study was conducted over a period of 33 months.In the first part of the study, 36 out of 81 animals (44%) experienced illness. Among the affected animals, 28 had diarrhea (including those with both conditions), 23 had respiratory diseases (including those with both conditions), 13 had only diarrhea, 8 had only respiratory diseases, and 15 suffered from both diarrhea and respiratory diseases. Although BRD pathogens were not investigated, rotavirus was identified as the primary cause of diarrhea. Data from the second part of the study revealed statistically significant differences in ICBW, NIPP, and MY between sick (n=36) and healthy (n=45) animals (p&lt;0.05). A statistically significant difference was also observed in average milk yield during lactation among sick animals (p&lt;0.001). The study concluded a significant negative correlation between diseases contracted during the neonatal period and milk yield, indicating that the impact of these diseases on average lactation is substantial (F=19.990; p&lt;0.001). The 2 neonatal diseases significantly reduced average milk yield (β=-2.144). A history of &lt;i&gt;Cryptosporidium parvum&lt;/i&gt; infection was associated with a higher incidence of BRD among affected animals, which also exhibited the lowest milk yield. Performance parameter analysis between control and experimental groups showed statistically significant differences in ICBW and MY (p&lt;0.05). Conversely, PPBW, AIRP, AFC, and NIPP did not differ significantly between groups (p&gt;0.05).The findings indicate that a significant proportion of calves initially presenting with diarrhea subsequently developed bovine respiratory disease (BRD), suggesting a potential association between early enteric disorders and later respiratory complications. This progression negatively impacts neonatal animal health and reduces milk yield, a critical productivity parameter for dairy farms. Consequently, neonatal diseases diminish long-term farm profitability. The results emphasize the benefits of prophylactic measures aimed at redu","PeriodicalId":23115,"journal":{"name":"Tieraerztliche Praxis Ausgabe Grosstiere Nutztiere","volume":"54 1","pages":"26-37"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146195587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Porcine circovirus 2-genotypes in fetuses from litters suspicious for stillbirth, mummification, and embryonic death syndrome (SMEDI) in Germany.","authors":"Clara Reichl, Franziska Mählmeyer, Lina Eddicks, Robert Fux, Mathias Ritzmann, Matthias Eddicks","doi":"10.1055/a-2739-3401","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2739-3401","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The present study examined the occurrence of the 3 major genotypes of porcine circovirus 2 (PCV2a, PCV2b, PCV2d) in tissue samples from fetuses origination from litters suspicious for stillbirth, mummification, embryonic death, and infertility syndrome (SMEDI) affected litters from Germany.A total of 53 litters suspicious for SMEDI of 27 farms with a total of 469 fetuses sent in for diagnostic purposes between 2021-2023 from veterinarians in the field were available for the present examination. Veterinarians were asked to submit all dead piglets of SMEDI-litters to allow random sampling. Four fetuses per litter were randomly selected for the study. In total, 209 fetuses were examined by qPCR for PCV2 DNA and in case of a positive result, further genotyped by PCV2 genotype-specific qPCR or sequencing of the open reading frame 2. Farm specific data was collected on a voluntary base and included in the analyses.In total 40.7% (11/27) of farms, 37.7% of litters (20/53) and 21.1% (44/209) of fetuses were positive for PCV2 DNA. Genotyping by qPCR was successful in 37 PCV2 positive tissue samples. For 4 additional samples, sequencing of PCV2 DNA was performed to support the genotype assignment. After all, 29.6% (8/27) of farms, 30.2% (16/53) of litters and 19.1% (40/209) of fetuses were positive for PCV2d. One farm (3.7%) had a PCV2a+PCV2d positive fetus (0.5%) in one litter (1.9%).PCV2d could be identified as the main PCV2 genotype in SMEDI-associated fetuses. This finding is in line with the overall observed genotype shift toward PCV2d as the predominating PCV2 genotype in the domestic pig population not only in Germany but also in most all relevant pig producing countries worldwide. Moreover, these findings also indicate that diaplacental transmission may play a major role in the spread of PCV2 to downstream pig populations and thus, also for the observed genotype shift. The high Cq-values in tissue samples indicated that PCV2 was not the etiological pathogen in most cases.The occurrence of SMEDI in a piglet producing herd needs diagnostic attention and may also include PCV2 diagnostics including genotyping in PCV2 associated cases. This approach could enable adjustment of the vaccination protocol on farm level and early detection of newly introduced PCV2 genotype in a pig herd.</p>","PeriodicalId":23115,"journal":{"name":"Tieraerztliche Praxis Ausgabe Grosstiere Nutztiere","volume":" ","pages":"17-25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12904693/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145763902","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction: The effects of preventive measures against neonatal diarrhea and bovine respiratory disease (BRD) on the reproductive and milk production performance of calves in later stages.","authors":"Samet Köse, Adnan Şehu, Erman Gülendağ, İsmayil Safa Gürcan","doi":"10.1055/a-2818-9044","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2818-9044","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23115,"journal":{"name":"Tieraerztliche Praxis Ausgabe Grosstiere Nutztiere","volume":"54 1","pages":"e1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147366573","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Evaluation of a non-surgical adhesive technique for the treatment of umbilical hernia in piglets].","authors":"Katrin Schnieders, Henrik Detlefsen, Isabel Hennig-Pauka","doi":"10.1055/a-2695-2815","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2695-2815","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The study aim was to assess the success of a novel adhesive technique in piglets with umbilical herniation in comparison to standard surgical procedure as well as no treatment.In a pilot phase, piglets with umbilical hernias were observed up to weaning and remained either untreated, underwent surgery or were treated by application of a 2.5 cm wide adhesive tape diagonally across the hernial orifice following the reposition of the umbilical protrusion. In accordance to the success rate, an appropriate sample size was calculated for a subsequent study, in which 50 affected piglets were systematically treated with the new taping technique and compared with 50 affected piglets remaining untreated. Mortality, daily weight gains, widths of hernia orifices and hernia sac sizes were recorded.In the pilot phase, mortality in untreated animals was 24%. In 52% of the surviving animals the umbilical hernias resolved spontaneously by weaning. In the taped piglet group 9% of the animals died and 90% of hernias resolved by weaning. Following umbilical hernia surgery the mortality rate amounted to 35% and the recurrence rate was 63%. For this reason, surgery was not performed in the subsequent main study.The systematic comparison of the taping technique with an untreated control group in the main study resulted in a mortality rate of 20% in the control group and 8% in the experimental group up to week 15 of life. The healing rate up to fattening (survived and without umbilical hernia) was 50% in the control group and 84% in the experimental group (p=0.01). Animals that were included in the trial with a two-finger wide hernia orifice or / and a walnut sized hernia sac were significantly more likely to have to be taped up to three times. The size of the hernia orifice had a negative influence on the daily weight gain during the suckling period (p=0.02).Approximately half of all umbilical hernias resolve spontaneously. The loss and recurrence rate after umbilical hernia surgery is high. A taping technique for reposition of the hernia sac in the early suckling piglet period can significantly improve the healing rate of umbilical hernias.A taping technique for treating umbilical hernias during the suckling piglet period can significantly reduce losses due to this condition.</p>","PeriodicalId":23115,"journal":{"name":"Tieraerztliche Praxis Ausgabe Grosstiere Nutztiere","volume":" ","pages":"6-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145459003","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}