Background Calves in dairy cattle production in Switzerland are transported to a fattening
farm at the age of 3–5 weeks, and frequently suffer from diarrhoea within the first 14 days …

This study aimed to characterize the development of systemic and colon tissue resident B
and γδ T cells in newborn calves from birth until weaning. At birth, calves have limited …

The intestinal barrier is the main contributor to gut homeostasis. Perturbations of the
intestinal epithelium or supporting factors can lead to the development of intestinal …

Medication overuse is common among chronic migraine patients and nonsteroidal
antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most frequently overused drugs. The …

Investigating the immune responses of the intestine in response to different insults is
predominantly limited to indirect methods such as circulating markers of intestinal health or …

The goal of the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a 10-day rectal enema
curcumin treatment for calves suffering from diarrhea and its effects on intestinal barrier …

In the study, we assessed the effect on performance and health of a single injection of
inorganic Se prepartum or feeding chicory silage and organic Se supplementation during …

The objectives of this thesis were 1) to determine the effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
boulardii (SCB) CNCMI-1079 supplementation on gut permeability and systemic …

Promoting health, growth and well-being of dairy calves is vital to ensure the future of the
lactating herd. Thus, preserving their health becomes essential, as it directly contributes to …

Neonatal calf diarrhea (NCD) is a significant disease in the dairy industry, and can affect up
to 50% of calves. Antimicrobial drugs (AMD) are frequently used to treat this disease. With …