Works (50)

Updated: February 24th, 2026 16:50

2025 journal article

Evaluation of the Glutaraldehyde Test as a Prognostic Indicator for Short‐ and Long‐Term Mortality in Hospitalized Adult Cattle With and Without Sepsis

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 39(3).

By: A. Eckert*, C. Gerspach* & L. Gamsjäger n

author keywords: fibrinogen; inflammatory disease; point-of-care test; total protein; toxic neutrophils
MeSH headings : Animals; Cattle; Sepsis / veterinary; Sepsis / mortality; Sepsis / blood; Sepsis / diagnosis; Cattle Diseases / mortality; Cattle Diseases / blood; Cattle Diseases / diagnosis; Fibrinogen / analysis; Glutaral; Female; Male; Prognosis
topics (OpenAlex): Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control; Animal health and immunology; Reliability and Agreement in Measurement
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: May 19, 2025

2025 conference paper

Evaluation of three complete colostrum replacement strategies on passive immunity and early-life performance in beef calves

American Association of Bovine Practitioners conference. Presented at the American Association of Bovine Practitioners conference, Omaha, NE.

By: S. Mitman, H. Jenkins, M. Chamorro, D. Mzyk, D. Foster & L. Gamsjäger

Event: American Association of Bovine Practitioners conference at Omaha, NE

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: October 7, 2025

2025 conference paper

Factors Affecting Colostrum Quality and Passive Immunity in Beef Calves

South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association’s James Bailey Herd Health Conference. Presented at the South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association’s James Bailey Herd Health Conference.

By: L. Gamsjäger

Event: South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association’s James Bailey Herd Health Conference

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: November 9, 2025

2025 conference paper

Fluid Therapy and Interventions for the Scouring Calf

South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association’s James Bailey Herd Health Conference. Presented at the South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association’s James Bailey Herd Health Conference.

By: L. Gamsjäger

Event: South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association’s James Bailey Herd Health Conference

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: November 9, 2025

2025 conference paper

Harvesting a Successful Calf Crop From Breeding to Newborn Calf Management

North Carolina Cattle Conference. Presented at the North Carolina Cattle Conference, Hickory, NC.

By: L. Gamsjäger & F. Silva

Event: North Carolina Cattle Conference at Hickory, NC

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: November 9, 2025

2025 journal article

Impact of 3 colostrum replacement strategies on immunoglobulin G absorption efficiency, passive immunity, health, and growth in beef calves

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 263(11), 1–11.

By: S. Mitman n, H. Jenkins n, M. Chamorro*, D. Mzyk n, D. Foster n & L. Gamsjäger n

MeSH headings : Animals; Cattle / growth & development; Cattle / immunology; Colostrum / immunology; Immunoglobulin G / metabolism; Immunoglobulin G / administration & dosage; Immunoglobulin G / blood; Animals, Newborn / growth & development; Animals, Newborn / immunology; Female; Immunity, Maternally-Acquired; Immunization, Passive / veterinary; Male
topics (OpenAlex): Animal health and immunology; Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 15, 2025

2025 conference paper

Impact of Storage Duration on Erythrocyte Health and Biochemical Analytes in Caprine Blood Products

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum. Presented at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, Louisville, KY.

By: L. Phillips, H. Dion, H. Jenkins, A. Flynn, E. Gruber & L. Gamsjäger

Event: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum at Louisville, KY

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: October 7, 2025

2025 conference paper

Impact of oral administration of di-tri-octahedral smectite (Biosponge©) on the duration of diarrhea and associated clinical signs in dairy calves

American Association of Bovine Practitioners conference. Presented at the American Association of Bovine Practitioners conference, Omaha, NE.

By: A. King, T. Gonzalez, G. Smith & L. Gamsjäger

Event: American Association of Bovine Practitioners conference at Omaha, NE

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: October 7, 2025

2024 journal article

Bovine medicine: Whats´s your diagnosis?

Schweiz Arch Tierheilkd, 166(5), 253–264.

By: E. Kolp*, H. Junge*, J. Schläpfer*, C. Gerspach* & L. Gamsjäger*

MeSH headings : Animals; Cattle; Cattle Diseases / diagnosis; Cattle Diseases / diagnostic imaging; Heart Failure / veterinary; Heart Failure / diagnosis; Heart Failure / etiology; Switzerland; Male
topics (OpenAlex): Animal health and immunology
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Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science
Added: May 28, 2024

2024 journal article

Colostrum Replacement and Serum IgG Concentrations in Beef Calves Delivered by Elective Cesarean Section

Veterinary Sciences, 11(6), 258.

By: M. Chamorro*, M. Saucedo*, L. Gamsjaeger n, E. Reppert*, M. Miesner* & T. Passler*

author keywords: C-section; calf; IgG; colostrum; replacement
topics (OpenAlex): Animal health and immunology; Reproductive Physiology in Livestock; Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: July 8, 2024

2024 journal article

Fecal microbiota of diarrheic calves: Before, during, and after recovering from disease

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 38(6), 3358–3366.

By: E. Jessop*, D. Renaud*, A. Verbrugghe*, D. Obregon*, J. Macnicol*, A. McMahon*, L. Li*, L. Gamsjäger n, D. Gomez*

author keywords: bovine health; Clostridium Sensu Stricto; Collinsela; dysbiosis; gastrointestinal tract; Lactobacillus
MeSH headings : Animals; Cattle; Diarrhea / veterinary; Diarrhea / microbiology; Feces / microbiology; Cattle Diseases / microbiology; Female; RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / genetics; Longitudinal Studies; Gastrointestinal Microbiome; Animals, Newborn; Cohort Studies; Dysbiosis / veterinary; Dysbiosis / microbiology
topics (OpenAlex): Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research; Gut microbiota and health; Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science
Added: October 1, 2024

2024 conference paper

Impact of total and pathogen-specific serum immunoglobulin G concentrations on the health and growth of western Canadian beef calves

World Buiatrics Congress. Presented at the World Buiatrics Congress, Madrid, Spain.

By: L. Gamsjäger, M. Lévy, E. Pajor, D. Haines & M. Windeyer

Event: World Buiatrics Congress at Madrid, Spain

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: October 7, 2025

2024 journal article

Neonatal Calf Diarrhea and Gastrointestinal Microbiota: Etiologic Agents and Microbiota Manipulation for Treatment and Prevention of Diarrhea

Veterinary Sciences, 11(3), 108.

By: E. Jessop*, L. Li*, D. Renaud*, A. Verbrugghe*, J. Macnicol*, L. Gamsjäger n, D. Gomez*

author keywords: dairy cattle; dysbiosis; enteropathogens; gastrointestinal microbiome; neonate
topics (OpenAlex): Animal health and immunology; Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments; Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science
Added: April 8, 2024

2024 conference paper

Risk factors associated with total and pathogen-specific immunoglobulin G concentrations in western Canadian neonatal beef calves

World Buiatrics Congress. Presented at the World Buiatrics Congress, Madrid, Spain.

By: L. Gamsjäger, M. Lévy, E. Pajor, D. Haines & M. Windeyer

Event: World Buiatrics Congress at Madrid, Spain

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: October 7, 2025

2024 conference paper

The Fecal Microbiota of Calves Naturally Infected With Cryptosporidium spp

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum. Presented at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, Minneapolis, MN.

By: D. Gomez, D. Obregon, J. MacNicol, D. Renaud & L. Gamsjäger

Event: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum at Minneapolis, MN

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: October 7, 2025

2024 conference paper

The effect of post day-1 colostrum supplementation on resolution of clinical signs and the fecal microbiota in calves with diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum

World Buiatrics Congress. Presented at the World Buiatrics Congress, Cancun, Mexico.

By: L. Gamsjäger, K. Cirone, S. Schluessel, M. Campsall, A. Herik, P. Lahiri, D. Young, A. Dufour ...

Event: World Buiatrics Congress at Cancun, Mexico

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: October 7, 2025

2023 conference paper

Camelid Case Discussions

North Carolina Veterinary Conference. Presented at the North Carolina Veterinary Conference, Raleigh, NC.

By: L. Gamsjäger

Event: North Carolina Veterinary Conference at Raleigh, NC

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: November 9, 2025

2023 journal article

Clinical application of a described erector spinae plane block for locoregional anaesthesia technique in a cow undergoing standing laparotomy

Veterinary Record Case Reports, 12(1).

By: O. d'Anselme*, L. Gamsjäger*, S. Ringer* & A. Hartnack*

author keywords: abdominal; analgesia; cattle; farm animals; pain; ultrasonography
topics (OpenAlex): Anesthesia and Pain Management; Shoulder Injury and Treatment; Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
TL;DR: The present report describes the clinical application of the erector spinae plane block to provide flank anaesthesia in a cow undergoing standing laparotomy, which was uneventful, with no anaesthesia‐related complications and no reactions to surgical stimulation. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: December 18, 2023

2023 article

Clinical presentation, medical management, and outcomes in 35 hospitalized sheep diagnosed with bluetongue virus disease

Gamsjäger, L., & Chigerwe, M. (2023, December 1). Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

By: L. Gamsjäger n & M. Chigerwe*

author keywords: coronitis; ovine; serotype; ulcers; vaccine; vasculitis
MeSH headings : Pregnancy; Sheep; Animals; Female; Bluetongue virus; Retrospective Studies; Bluetongue / diagnosis; Bluetongue / epidemiology; Serogroup; Sheep Diseases / diagnosis; Sheep Diseases / drug therapy
topics (OpenAlex): Vector-Borne Animal Diseases; Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology; Agriculture and Farm Safety
TL;DR: Serotyping of BTV is recommended because of the mismatch between frequently identified serotypes and the serotype present in the vaccine. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: December 18, 2023

2023 conference paper

Colostrum as a prevention and treatment for neonatal calf diarrhea

North Carolina Veterinary Conference. Presented at the North Carolina Veterinary Conference, Raleigh, NC.

By: L. Gamsjäger

Event: North Carolina Veterinary Conference at Raleigh, NC

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: November 9, 2025

2023 conference paper

Dairy and Beef Calf Colostrum Management and Post-Day 1 Use of Colostrum

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum. Presented at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, Philadelphia, PA.

By: L. Gamsjäger, G. Smith, J. Lombard & M. Chamorro

Event: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum at Philadelphia, PA

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: November 9, 2025

2023 conference paper

Effect of Sample Collection Time on Fecal Microbiota Composition in Diarrheic Calves

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum. Presented at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, Philadelphia, PA.

By: L. Li, D. Renaud, H. Goetz, E. Jessop, M. Costa, L. Gamsjaeger, D. Gomez

Event: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum at Philadelphia, PA

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: October 12, 2025

2023 journal article

Effect of plasma transfusion on serum amyloid A concentration in healthy neonatal foals and foals with failure of transfer of passive immunity

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 37(2), 697–702.

By: M. Palmisano*, L. Javsicas*, J. McNaughten*, L. Gamsjäger n, D. Renaud* & D. Gomez*

author keywords: acute phase protein; fresh frozen plasma; immunoglobulin; sepsis
MeSH headings : Animals; Horses; Animals, Newborn; Serum Amyloid A Protein / analysis; Prospective Studies; Blood Component Transfusion / veterinary; Plasma / chemistry; Immunoglobulin G; Horse Diseases
topics (OpenAlex): Animal health and immunology; Abdominal Trauma and Injuries; Infectious Disease Case Reports and Treatments
TL;DR: The variation in SAA concentration before (t0h) and after (t24h) plasma transfusion showed that administration of FFP was not associated with the changes in S AA concentration, and an association between SAA Concentration at t0h and at 24 hours (P < .05) was identified, where foals with higher SAA concentrations at t 0h also had higher Saa concentration at t24h. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science
Added: March 20, 2023

2023 journal article

Effect of time of sample collection after onset of diarrhea on fecal microbiota composition of calves

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 37(4), 1588–1593.

By: L. Li*, D. Renaud*, H. Goetz*, E. Jessop*, M. Costa*, L. Gamsjäger n, D. Gomez*

author keywords: Clostridium; dysbiosis; Escherichia coli; Lactobacillus; scours
topics (OpenAlex): Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research; Gut microbiota and health; Animal health and immunology
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science
Added: July 19, 2023

2023 conference paper

Field Resuscitation of the Newborn Calf

OABP Fall CE Conference. Presented at the OABP Fall CE Conference, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

By: L. Gamsjäger

Event: OABP Fall CE Conference at Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: November 9, 2025

2023 conference paper

Fluid Therapy in Calves with Diarrhea

OABP Fall CE Conference. Presented at the OABP Fall CE Conference, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

By: L. Gamsjäger

Event: OABP Fall CE Conference at Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: November 9, 2025

2023 conference paper

Food Animal Case Discussions

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum. Presented at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, Philadelphia, PA.

By: L. Gamsjäger & C. Gerspach

Event: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum at Philadelphia, PA

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: November 9, 2025

2023 journal article

Host innate immune responses and microbiome profile of neonatal calves challenged with Cryptosporidium parvum and the effect of bovine colostrum supplementation

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 13.

By: L. Gamsjäger*, K. Cirone*, S. Schluessel*, M. Campsall*, A. Herik*, P. Lahiri*, D. Young*, A. Dufour* ...

Contributors: L. Gamsjäger*

MeSH headings : Female; Pregnancy; Animals; Cattle; Cryptosporidium parvum; Cryptosporidiosis / epidemiology; Cryptosporidium; Colostrum; Proteomics; Feces; Diarrhea / veterinary; Diarrhea / epidemiology; Immunity, Innate; Dietary Supplements; Cattle Diseases
topics (OpenAlex): Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics; Animal health and immunology; Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research; Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
TL;DR: Daily supplementation with a high-quality bovine colostrum product mitigated some of the clinical signs and modulated the gut immune response and concomitant microbiota to a pattern more similar to that of healthy unchallenged calves. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 conference paper

Optimizing Passive Immunity in Beef Calves

North Carolina Veterinary Conference. Presented at the North Carolina Veterinary Conference, Raleigh, NC.

By: L. Gamsjäger

Event: North Carolina Veterinary Conference at Raleigh, NC

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: November 9, 2025

2023 journal article

The impact of freezing and multiple freeze-thaw cycles on Brix refractometry estimates of immunoglobulin concentration in beef cattle colostrum

Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research, 87(2), 146–152.

By: J. Stalker, L. Gamsjäger, J. Pearson, D. Morck & M. Windeyer

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: October 12, 2025

2023 journal article

Total and pathogen-specific serum Immunoglobulin G concentrations in neonatal beef calves, Part 1: Risk factors

Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 220, 106026.

By: L. Gamsjäger*, D. Haines*, M. Lévy*, E. Pajor*, J. Campbell* & M. Windeyer*

author keywords: Colostrum management; Maternal vaccination; Transfer of passive immunity; Specific maternal antibodies; Calf health
MeSH headings : Pregnancy; Cattle; Animals; Female; Immunoglobulin G; Animals, Newborn; Cryptosporidiosis; Escherichia coli; Cryptosporidium; Risk Factors; Alberta; Colostrum
topics (OpenAlex): Animal health and immunology; Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology; Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
TL;DR: The need to review and refine protocols with respect to dam vaccination and colostrum intervention on cow-calf operations is highlighted, as well as the need to assess risk factors influencing total and pathogen-specific immunoglobulin G (IgG) concentrations against Escherichia coli. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 journal article

Total and pathogen-specific serum Immunoglobulin G concentrations in neonatal beef calves, Part 2: Associations with health and growth

Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 220, 105993.

By: L. Gamsjäger*, D. Haines*, M. Lévy, E. Pajor, J. Campbell* & M. Windeyer

author keywords: Transfer of passive immunity; Beef calves; Specific maternal antibodies; Morbidity; Mortality; Average daily gain
MeSH headings : Animals; Cattle; Female; Alberta / epidemiology; Cattle Diseases; Cryptosporidiosis; Cryptosporidium; Diarrhea / veterinary; Escherichia coli; Herpesvirus 1, Bovine; Immunoglobulin G
topics (OpenAlex): Animal health and immunology; Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology; Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science
Added: December 18, 2023

2023 conference paper

Vaccination Practices and their Impact on Pre-weaning Calf Health

North Carolina Veterinary Conference. Presented at the North Carolina Veterinary Conference, Raleigh, NC.

By: L. Gamsjäger

Event: North Carolina Veterinary Conference at Raleigh, NC

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: November 9, 2025

2022 journal article

Assessment of microRNA profiles in small extracellular vesicles isolated from bovine colostrum with different immunoglobulin G concentrations

JDS Communications, 3(5), 328–333.

By: T. Ma*, W. Li*, Y. Chen*, E. Cobo*, C. Windeyer*, L. Gamsjäger*, Q. Diao*, Y. Tu*, L. Guan*

topics (OpenAlex): Extracellular vesicles in disease; Infant Nutrition and Health; RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
TL;DR: The expression profiles of sEV-associated miRNA in bovine colostrum was independent of the concentrations of immunoglobulin G and predicted to target 2,655 genes associated with cellular processes, environmental information processing, and organismal systems. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 28, 2024

2022 journal article

Calf Diarrhea Is Associated With a Shift From Obligated to Facultative Anaerobes and Expansion of Lactate-Producing Bacteria

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9.

topics (OpenAlex): Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research; Gut microbiota and health; Animal health and immunology
TL;DR: It is indicated that calf diarrhea is associated with a shift from obligated to facultative anaerobes and expansion of lactate-producing bacteria which are related to acidemia, low bicarbonate and increase AG. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 4, 2023

2022 journal article

Diagnosis, treatment and outcome of metallic foreign body ingestion in two new world camelids

Veterinary Record Case Reports, 11(1).

By: L. Gamsjäger*, K. Nuss*, A. Hartnack*, A. Eckert* & C. Gerspach*

topics (OpenAlex): Foreign Body Medical Cases; Trace Elements in Health; Bird parasitology and diseases
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Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 28, 2024

2022 conference paper

Fecal Microbiota of Diarrheic Calves and Its Association with Acid-base Disorders

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum. Presented at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, Austin, Texas.

By: D. Gomez, L. Li, H. Goetz, J. MacNicol, L. Gamsjäger & D. Renaud

Event: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum at Austin, Texas

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: October 12, 2025

2022 journal article

Serum haptoglobin concentration and liver enzyme activity as indicators of systemic inflammatory response syndrome and survival of sick calves

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 36(2), 812–819.

MeSH headings : Animals; Animals, Newborn; Cattle; Cross-Sectional Studies; Haptoglobins; Liver; Retrospective Studies; Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome / veterinary; Transferases
topics (OpenAlex): Animal health and immunology; Streptococcal Infections and Treatments; Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
TL;DR: The use of Hp and GLDH for prediction of survival in sick calves cannot be recommended at this time and were predictive of nonsurvival. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 4, 2023

2021 journal article

Impact of volume, immunoglobulin G concentration, and feeding method of colostrum product on neonatal nursing behavior and transfer of passive immunity in beef calves

Animal, 15(9), 100345.

By: L. Gamsjäger*, D. Haines*, E. Pajor*, M. Lévy* & M. Windeyer*

MeSH headings : Animals; Animals, Newborn; Cattle; Colostrum; Feeding Methods / veterinary; Female; Immunoglobulin G; Infant, Newborn; Neonatal Nursing; Pregnancy
topics (OpenAlex): Animal health and immunology; Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology; Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
TL;DR: While statistically significant differences in serum IgG concentrations were not detected in this study, subsequent nursing behavior did vary and was improved by feeding a moderate volume and by using the NB when feeding a smaller volume. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 4, 2023

2021 conference paper

Impact of volume, immunoglobulin G concentration, and feeding method of colostrum product on neonatal nursing behavior and transfer of passive immunity in beef calves

American Association of Bovine Practitioners conference. Presented at the American Association of Bovine Practitioners conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

By: L. Gamsjäger, D. Haines, M. Levy, E. Pajor & M. Windeyer

Event: American Association of Bovine Practitioners conference at Salt Lake City, UT

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: November 9, 2025

2021 thesis

Optimizing passive immunity in beef calves: An evaluation of colostrum management strategies and the impact of total and specific immunoglobulin G on health and growth

(PhD thesis). University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Calgary, Canada.

By: L. Gamsjäger

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: October 7, 2025

2020 journal article

Assessment of Brix refractometry to estimate immunoglobulin G concentration in beef cow colostrum

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 34(4), 1662–1673.

MeSH headings : Animals; Canada; Cattle; Colostrum / chemistry; Colostrum / immunology; Female; Immunodiffusion / veterinary; Immunoglobulin G / analysis; Refractometry / methods; Refractometry / veterinary; Reproducibility of Results
topics (OpenAlex): Animal health and immunology; Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments; Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
TL;DR: Brix refractometry shows good potential for reliably estimating IgG concentrations in beef cow colostrum across multiple laboratories and can be recommended to aid colostrums management decisions on farms. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 4, 2023

2020 article

Efficacy of sodium iodide for prevention of respiratory disease in preweaned dairy calves

Gamsjäger, L., Ley, B. L. V., Knych, H. K., McArthur, G. R., & Heller, M. C. (2020, July 23). American Journal of Veterinary Research, Vol. 81, pp. 673–680.

By: L. Gamsjäger*, B. Ley, H. Knych, G. McArthur & M. Heller*

MeSH headings : Animals; Cattle; Cattle Diseases; Farms; Respiratory Tract Diseases / veterinary; Sodium Iodide; Weaning
topics (OpenAlex): Microbial infections and disease research; Animal health and immunology; Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
TL;DR: Results suggested that, although oral administration of NaI (20 mg/kg) to preweaning dairy calves achieved iodine concentrations presumed to be effective in both serum and nasal fluid, it was not effective for prevention of BRD in preweaned calves at a commercial calf-raising facility. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: ORCID
Added: April 4, 2023

2020 journal article

Evaluation of 3 refractometers to determine transfer of passive immunity in neonatal beef calves

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 35(1), 632–643.

By: L. Gamsjäger*, I. Elsohaby*, J. Pearson*, M. Levy*, E. Pajor* & M. Windeyer*

MeSH headings : Animals; Area Under Curve; Cattle; Diagnostic Tests, Routine; Immunodiffusion / veterinary; Immunoglobulin G; Refractometry / veterinary
topics (OpenAlex): Animal health and immunology; Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology; Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
TL;DR: All refractometers showed good utility as monitoring tools for assessment of TPI in beef calves, and overall test performance was excellent. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 4, 2023

2020 journal article

Risk factors for, frequency, and type of complications after temporary tube cystostomy in goats, sheep, and pigs

Veterinary Surgery, 50(2), 283–293.

By: L. Gamsjäger* & M. Chigerwe*

MeSH headings : Animals; Cystostomy / adverse effects; Cystostomy / veterinary; Goats / surgery; Logistic Models; Male; Postoperative Complications / epidemiology; Postoperative Complications / etiology; Postoperative Complications / veterinary; Risk Factors; Sheep, Domestic / surgery; Sus scrofa / surgery; Urethra / surgery
topics (OpenAlex): Urological Disorders and Treatments; Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies; Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments
TL;DR: The risk of complications and mortality after temporary tube cystostomy was high, especially in goats, and owners should be made aware of the high complication rate after temporary tubes alone or in combination with other procedures. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 4, 2023

2019 journal article

Vaccinating Calves in the Face of Maternal Antibodies

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, 35(3), 557–573.

By: M. Windeyer* & L. Gamsjäger*

MeSH headings : Animals; Cattle; Cattle Diseases / prevention & control; Female; Immunity, Maternally-Acquired / immunology; Maternal-Fetal Exchange / immunology; Pregnancy; Vaccination / methods; Vaccination / veterinary
topics (OpenAlex): Animal health and immunology; Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology; Animal Virus Infections Studies
TL;DR: This article aims to briefly review the challenges and opportunities for vaccinating calves IFOMA. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 4, 2023

2018 article

Indications for and outcomes of limb amputation in goats and sheep

Gamsjaeger, L., & Chigerwe, M. (2018, March 19). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Vol. 252, pp. 860–863.

By: L. Gamsjaeger* & M. Chigerwe

MeSH headings : Amputation, Surgical / statistics & numerical data; Amputation, Surgical / veterinary; Animals; California; Female; Goat Diseases / surgery; Goats / injuries; Goats / surgery; Leg Injuries / surgery; Leg Injuries / veterinary; Male; Osteomyelitis / surgery; Osteomyelitis / veterinary; Outcome Assessment, Health Care; Postoperative Complications / veterinary; Retrospective Studies; Sheep / injuries; Sheep / surgery; Sheep Diseases / surgery
topics (OpenAlex): Orthopedic Infections and Treatments; Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology; Bone fractures and treatments
TL;DR: Clinical outcomes for goats and sheep following limb amputation varied and were seemingly case dependent, and Veterinarians should advise owners that limbs amputation may result in various complications and recommend aftercare treatment such as physiotherapy. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: April 4, 2023

2016 article

Transpalpebral exenteration in cattle: a retrospective study of 115 cases

Chigerwe, M., Angelos, J. A., Gamsjäeger, L., & Heller, M. C. (2016, November 24). Veterinary Ophthalmology, Vol. 20, pp. 435–440.

By: M. Chigerwe*, J. Angelos*, L. Gamsjäeger* & M. Heller*

MeSH headings : Animals; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / veterinary; Cattle; Cattle Diseases / surgery; Lymphoma / surgery; Lymphoma / veterinary; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; Orbit; Orbit Evisceration / adverse effects; Orbit Evisceration / methods; Orbit Evisceration / veterinary; Orbital Neoplasms / surgery; Orbital Neoplasms / veterinary; Retrospective Studies
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Oncology Research; Ear and Head Tumors; Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
TL;DR: Early clinical diagnosis of SCC by owners and veterinarians may prevent the need for exEnteration and owners should be made aware of the possible postsurgical complications following exenteration in cattle. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: ORCID
Added: April 4, 2023

2015 article

Healthy n-6/n-3 fatty acid composition from five European game meat species remains after cooking

Valencak, T. G., Gamsjäger, L., Ohrnberger, S., Culbert, N. J., & Ruf, T. (2015, June 26). BMC Research Notes, Vol. 8.

By: T. Valencak*, L. Gamsjäger*, S. Ohrnberger*, N. Culbert* & T. Ruf*

MeSH headings : Animals; Cooking; Deer; Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / analysis; Fatty Acids, Omega-6 / analysis; Galliformes; Hares; Humans; Meat / analysis; Sus scrofa
topics (OpenAlex): Meat and Animal Product Quality; Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Muscle metabolism and nutrition
Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2014 thesis

Fatty acid composition in game meat: influence of rearing and processing on meat quality

(Master thesis). Research Institute of Wildlife Ecology, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria.

By: L. Gamsjäger

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: October 7, 2025

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