Urolithiasis and cystitis associated with Staphylococcus delphini group A and mortality in post-weaning mink kits (Neovison vison)

Mundbjerg, Karin; Pedersen, Peder Elbek; Sebbelov, Ida; Honoré, Oliver Legarth; Aalbæk, Bent; Larsen, Cecilie; Moore, Andrew; Hammer, Anne Sofie

doi:10.1016/j.vetmic.2020.108706

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“…Mink urinary tract disease (MUTD) presents as urolithiasis and/or cystitis diagnosed post mortem in mink kits [1][2][3][4][5]. Both bacterial infection and struvite urolithiasis have been suggested as aetiological factors [1,2,6,7]. Recent studies identified Staphylococcus delphini Group A as part of the mink skin microbiota and an opportunistic pathogen associated with MUTD [1,8].…”

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“…Both bacterial infection and struvite urolithiasis have been suggested as aetiological factors [1,2,6,7]. Recent studies identified Staphylococcus delphini Group A as part of the mink skin microbiota and an opportunistic pathogen associated with MUTD [1,8].…”

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“…Throughout the study period all dead mink kits were collected and stored on − 20 °C until examination. Using previously described procedures [1] urinary organs were evaluated by gross pathological examination and swab samples were collected from the bladder mucosa and/ or content of all mink with macroscopic lesions of the urinary tract. Two mink were excluded from sampling because of bladder rupture.…”

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“…Two mink were excluded from sampling because of bladder rupture. Bladder specimens was subjected to microbiological culture and/or MALDI-TOF as previously described [1].…”

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“…No significant difference was found between mortality associated with MUTD in the treatment and the control groups, by means of the Fisher's exact test at a 5% significance level (results presented in Table 4). MUTD associated mortality is mainly seen in male mink kits [1,2,5]. It remains unknown if females may be subject to subclinical disease associated with MUTD.…”

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The effect of antimicrobial treatment on mortality associated with urinary tract disease in mink kits (Neovison vison)

Mundbjerg

Pedersen²,

Hammer

2021

Acta Vet Scand

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Mink urinary tract disease (MUTD) often presents as urolithiasis and/or cystitis and is known as an important cause of mortality in mink kits during the early growth season. Antimicrobial flock treatment has been routinely applied as preventive/therapeutic protocol on Danish mink farms with increased mortality associated with MUTD. The therapeutic effect of this treatment strategy has not previously been investigated. In this study, we applied controlled parallel group treatment trials to assess the effect of sulfadiazine/trimethoprim and amoxicillin treatment on mortality associated with MUTD in mink kits. On farm A, eight mink kits were diagnosed with MUTD post mortem in the treatment group (n = 1920, sulfadiazine/trimethoprim treatment: 30 mg/kg, q 24 h, P.O for 5 days) compared to 16 in the untreated control group (n = 1920). No significant difference in mortality associated with MUTD were found between the treatment and the control group using the Fisher’s exact test (P = 0.15). Treatment group 2 (n = 1920, amoxicillin treatment: 14 mg/kg q 24 h, P.O for 5 days) and treatment group 3 (n = 2088, amoxicillin treatment: 7.5 mg/kg q 24 h, P.O for 5 days) were investigated on farm B. Eight and four mink kits were diagnosed with MUTD post mortem in group 2 and 3, respectively. No difference between occurrence of MUTD were found between the control group and treatment group 2 (P = 0.42) or treatment group 3 (P = 0.75). No significant difference between final body weights or weight gain were found between treatment and control weighing groups on farm A or B. In conclusion, antimicrobial treatment administered in the feed showed no significant effect on weight gain or mortality associated with MUTD on the farms included in this study.

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“…Two mink were excluded from sampling because of bladder rupture. Bladder specimens was subjected to microbiological culture and/or MALDI-TOF as previously described [1].…”

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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The effect of antimicrobial treatment on mortality associated with urinary tract disease in mink kits (Neovison vison)

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Hammer

2021

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Familial disease history and fur color type are associated with urinary tract disease in farmed mink (Neovison vison)

Mundbjerg

Tolver

Sebbelov

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Environmental and Genetic Factors Influencing the Rearing Performance in Mink (Neovison Vison)

Felska-Blaszczyk¹

2022

Acta Sci. Pol. Zootech.

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The aim of this study was to indicate the relationship between various genetic and environmental factors and the results of kits rearing. Among the factors determining the degree of rearing of young kits, genetic factors should be mentioned, especially the color of the mink, and the environmental factors include: duration of labor, age of mothers, mating and laying time, length of pregnancy, litter size, nutrition, body condition the female and her milk yield, indoor microclimate, bacterial and viral diseases, or the care provided by the farm staff. As a result of the analysis, it can be concluded that the number of reared mink babies is influenced by both the color variety and a number of environmental factors, and the mink farmer's task is to get to know all these aspects and treat them comprehensively. The mink breeding should be carried out in such a way that the animal welfare is as good as possible, so that the females give birth to the healthiest and strongest litters.

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Urolithiasis and cystitis associated with Staphylococcus delphini group A and mortality in post-weaning mink kits (Neovison vison)

Cited by 5 publications

References 31 publications

The effect of antimicrobial treatment on mortality associated with urinary tract disease in mink kits (Neovison vison)

The effect of antimicrobial treatment on mortality associated with urinary tract disease in mink kits (Neovison vison)

Familial disease history and fur color type are associated with urinary tract disease in farmed mink (Neovison vison)

Environmental and Genetic Factors Influencing the Rearing Performance in Mink (Neovison Vison)

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