UU Student Theses Repository: Recent submissions
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Effect of intervention on abnormal behaviour of retired laboratory chimpanzees
(2014)This study focusses on the behaviour of retired laboratory chimpanzees which were placed at the sanctuary of Stichting AAP, Rescue Center for Exotic Animals, the Netherlands. Due to their personal background as laboratory ... -
Pathological findings in stranded harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) and grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) in the Netherlands between 2009 and 2014.
(2014)In this study necropsy has been performed on 206 wild seals from the Wadden Sea, of which 158 harbour seals (Phoca vitulina), 22 grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) and 26 of which the species could not be determined, to ... -
Presence of CTX-M-1 group extended-spectrum-β-lactamase in dust from Dutch pig farms
(2014)A variety of plasmid-mediated β-lactamases have emerged in gram-negative bacteria in the last ten years, including extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs). ESBLs are the most influential resistance genes for cephalosporin ... -
pathological findings in 132 dutch harbour seals (phoca vitulina)
(2014)Between 2009 and 2013 the carcasses of 132 harbour seals, originating from the Dutch coast, were investigated for pathological changes and cause of death at the University of Utrecht, division pathobiology. This provides ... -
Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae in companion animals
(2014)Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) are bacterial enzymes, capable of degrading beta-lactam antibiotics through hydrolysis. Beta-lactam antibiotics act on bacterial cell walls, where the beta-lactam ring is incorporated ... -
Effects of lipid overload on Hepatic Progenitor Cells
(2014)One of the causes for damage to the liver is lipid overload, like in obesity, leading to fatty liver disease. As with other causes of liver damage, lipid overload can cause activation of hepatic progenitor cells(HPCs). ... -
Longitudinal and seasonal changes in the relative abundance of Amblyomma tick infestations in relation to the prevalence of heartwater (Ehrlichia ruminantium infection) in goats in the area of Mnisi (Mpumalanga), South Africa
(2014)The present study was conceived with the main objective of establishing more insight in the epidemiology of heartwater and investigating the longitudinal and seasonal changes in the relative abundance of Amblyomma tick ... -
The search for stem cells in canine pituitary tumors
(2014)Pituitary-dependent hypercortisolism (PDH) or Cushing’s disease is a common endocrinopathy is dogs, caused by an ACTH-producing pituitary tumor. Clinical signs of PDH include polyuria/polydipsia, muscular atrophy , abdominal ... -
Long-term Outcome After Surgical Ligation for Treatment of Congenital Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs
(2014)Objectives: To report long-term clinical outcome in dogs treated for congenital portosystemic shunting (CPSS) with complete or partial ligation and to develop a scoring system to determine persistent shunting. Also to ... -
The influence of size and pattern cues in a visual discrimination task on a touchscreen computer in the domestic dog.
(2014)Visual discrimination is a crucial skill for many species to enable them to react in an appropriate way to different stimuli. It is the ability to recognize differences in visual images. Global features and more detailed ... -
Dogs with spontaneous pneumothorax: What is the value of computed tomography as compared to radiographs?
(2014)Spontaneous pneumothorax in dogs is a pneumothorax occurring without a history of trauma. The most commonly described cause is a rupture of pulmonary blebs and/or bullae. In this retrospective study radiographs and CT-scans ... -
T-cell recognition of unconventional antigens
(2014)CD1 proteins, expressed on many antigen presenting cells, are capable of binding lipids to form antigen complexes that contact T cell receptors and activate T cells. Invariant T cell populations exist in mycobacterium ... -
Negative energy balance: The association between elevated milk fat to protein ratio in days postpartum, pregnancy per AI to first service and postpartum diseases in dairy cattle.
(2014)Abstract The first objective of this study was to find a possible association between elevated milk fat to protein ratio (FPR) in days postpartum and pregnancy per artificial insemination (AI) to first service. To find a ... -
The use of Felifriend and Feliway spray for the clinical examination of cats
(2014)Objective: The main objective of this research is to test whether or not Felifriend and/or Feliway spray can alleviate stress behaviour with domestic cats during some standard handling procedures at the veterinarian. Design: ... -
The oestrous cycle in Friesian mares
(2014)This study aimed to describe the characteristics of the oestrous cycle in the Friesian mare, and to produce a guideline for veterinarians responsible for reproductive management of mares from this breed. The description ... -
The regenerative effects of caveolin-1 and TGF-β on nucleus pulposus cells
(2014)Abstract Introduction: Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is a common, painful disorder in dogs and humans that is also an important risk factor for spinal diseases. Current treatment options are not optimal, as they ... -
Augmenting osteogenesis with BMPs and miRNA-2887 in Canine MSCs
(2014)Clinicians are currently still challenged with large bone defects and their treatment, due to absent or delayed vascular ingrowth, which causes hypoxic conditions at the fracture site. Several therapeutic strategies have ... -
Pressure plate analysis of the locomotion pattern of Warmblood foals in the first 6 weeks after birth
(2014)The aim of this study was to analyze the pressure plate data that occur during walking and trotting in foals and how this develops in the first 6 weeks of age. Also the moment when a foal has the same gait pattern and ... -
Addressing Diversity in Urban Agriculture: How Picking the Right Policies and Choosing the Correct Locations Can Contribute to Viable Urban Food Systems
(2014)Urban regions have a large impact on global environment in terms of energy, material and water and this impact will only increase in the future as population growth in urban regions continues. One of the causes of this is ... -
The role of fissures in the hydrology and stability of the Hollin Hill landslide
(2014)A research on the role of fissures in the hydrology and stability of the Hollin Hill landslide. The research consisted of field-scale infiltration experiments at the Hollin Hill landslide in the United Kingdom and the setup ...