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We invite you to attend the defence of the Diploma Theses of study programme "Veterinary Medicine"

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The defence of Diploma Theses of academic year 2025/2026 will take place on 1 and 2 June, 2026, at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, room A300, at 9:00. We invite veterinarians to participate in the event!

Students of the study program “Veterinary Medicine” begin to develop their Diploma Thesis in the 5th year of their studies, choosing a thesis direction, supervisor and preparing a Thesis plan. In the 11th semester of the 6th year, students develop 60% of the Diploma Thesis. In the last - 12th semester of studies, students complete the development of their Diploma Thesis and, after a successful pre-defense at the institutes, a defense is organized in June before the State Examination Commission. This year, 60 students, 17 of whom are foreign students, have submitted and will defend their Diploma Theses. After the defense, the Diploma Theses will be available at the institutes of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

Considering that the number of places is limited, please register for participation in the thesis defense by 28.05 by filling out the questionnaire: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVlZGpUAVPyesqFO1QXas62GxQbYNLHbuxrQ8i4cUuIXAxUQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108537309585074278999

Order of the Diploma Theses defense: 

No.

Defense date

Defense time

Topic

  1.  

01.06.2026.

9:00-9:15

Commercially produced Raw food for dogs – basic ingredients, labelling, veterinarian and consumer attitude about raw food*

  1.  

01.06.2026.9:15-9:30

The effect of probiotic supplementation on body weight and breast muscle fiber development in Ross 308 broiler chickens*

  1.  

01.06.2026.9.30-9:45

Innovative and complex precorneal tear film assessment in mesocephalic cats*

  1.  

01.06.2026.9:45-10:00

Finnish veterinarians’ attitudes toward rescue dog importation and associated health risks*

  1.  

01.06.2026.10:00-10:15

Stereotypical behaviours in lions and tigers in zoos in Finland and Latvia and its relationship to animal welfare*

  1.  

01.06.2026.10:15-10:30

A comparative study in Finland of cat and dog owners about the decision-making process regarding veterinary care*

  1.  

01.06.2026.10:30-10:45

Splenic masses in canine patients: retrospective data analysis*

  1.  

01.06.2026.

10:45-11.00

Insects as a protein source in canine nutrition: A comparative study of veterinarians and dog owners attitude in Germany and Latvia with nutritional analysis of commercial insect - based dog foods*

  1.  

01.06.2026.

11:15-11:30

External Ear Canal and Middle Ear Evaluation in Dogs with Chronic Otitis Externa and Media: Comparison of Direct Cytology and Bacterial Culture*

  1.  

01.06.2026.11:30-11:45

Effects of various physical factors on the histomorphological status of the swine skeletal muscle and liver postmortem*

  1.  

01.06.2026.11:45-12:00

Reproduction and productivity aspects related to twin parturition in dairy cattle in Germany*

  1.  

01.06.2026.12:00-12:15

Severe anemia in dogs at the LBTU Veterinary Clinic (2017 – 2025): diagnostic workup and prognostic indicators*

  1.  

01.06.2026.12:15-12:30

A Comparative Study of Animal Welfare and Parasitic Infections in Beef Cattle in Latvia and Switzerland*

  1.  

01.06.2026.

12:30-12:45

Assessment of Radiation Safety Compliance and Radiographic Technique Quality in Veterinary Medical Practice Institutions in Latvia*

  1.  

01.06.2026.

12:45-13.00

Clinical, cytological and microbiological evaluation of healthy and otitic feline ears and the antimicrobial susceptibility of bacterial isolates*

  1.  

01.06.2026.

13:30-13:45

Prevalence and efficacy of anthelmintics against horse strongyles in Hesse and Bavaria*

  1.  

01.06.2026.13:45-14:00

Comparison of AMR in pig farms in Latvia and Germany*

  1.  

01.06.2026.14:00-14:15

Cat-friendly principle implementation in veterinary clinics in Latvia

  1.  

01.06.2026.14.15-14.30

Occurrence of Cryptosporidium spp. in cats in shelters in Latvia

  1.  

01.06.2026.

14:30-14:45

Farm managament alteration influence on reproductive parameters in dairy cows

  1.  

01.06.2026.

14:45-15:00

Detection of canine uroliths by radiographic examination

  1.  

01.06.2026.15:00-15:15Genomic inbreeding influence on Holstein cow productivity and haplotype occurrence
  1.  

01.06.2026.15:30-15:45

Antimicrobial Resistance of Indicator Microorganisms Isolated from Minced Pork and Cold-Smoked Sausages

  1.  

01.06.2026.

15:45-16:00

Cardiopulmonary arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation - causes, outcome and application in veterinary clinics of Latvia

  1.  

01.06.2026.

16:00-16:15

Occurrence, physical signs and risk factors of cognitive dysfunction syndrome in older dogs

  1.  

01.06.2026.16:15-16.30

Bacterial kidney disease (BKD) in salmonid fish: Distribution, diagnosis and prevention

  1.  

01.06.2026.16:30-16:45

Evaluation of seasonal occurrence, diagnostic accuracy and treatment effectiveness of clinical mastitis caused by Gram-negative bacteria in a dairy farm

  1.  

01.06.2026.16:45-17:00

Morphometric Evaluation Of Strongylida And Moniezia Spp. Eggs In Goats Using Holographic And Digital Microscopy

  1.  

01.06.2026.17.00-17:15

The effects of diet on hematological and biochemical parameters in dogs

  1.  

01.06.2026.17:15-17:30

The Application of a CO2 laser in canine podoplasty: A retrospective clinical cases analysis

  1.  

02.06.2026.9:00-9:15

Microscopic detection of pollen as a potential allergen on dogs’ skin outside the plant flowering season in Latvia and Slovenia

  1.  

02.06.2026.9:15-9:30

Multifactorial pathogenesis of equine frog thrush: correlations of microbiologival agents and their interaction with mehanical, physical and functional factors of equine hoof

  1.  

02.06.2026.9.30-9:45

Ensuring efficiency and animal welfare in the dairy cow milking process

  1.  

02.06.2026.9:45-10:00

Types of lymphomas diagnosed at the LBTU Veterinary Clinic and the effectiveness of treatment in dogs

  1.  

02.06.2026.10:00-10:15

Cytological diagnosis of animal skin lesions in Latvian animal shelters in 2025

  1.  

02.06.2026.10:15-10:30

The effect of surgical correction on the oxygenation processes in dogs with brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome

  1.  

02.06.2026.10:30-10:45

Bacterial rhinitis in rabbits, involved microorganisms, treatment and effectiveness

  1.  

02.06.2026.10:45-11.00

Cryptosporidiosis diagnostics and control in calves

  1.  

02.06.2026.11:15-11:30

The impact of welfare and environmental hygiene on equine health and behavior

  1.  

02.06.2026.11:30-11:45

The epidemiological situation of Aujeszky's disease in the wild boar (Sus scrofa) population across the municipalities of Madona, Talsi, Tukums, Ogre, and Saldus

  1.  

02.06.2026.11:45-12:00

Dynamics of endoparasitic infestations in a sheep farm "X" througout the year

  1.  

02.06.2026.12:00-12:15

Risk assessment in closed-type animal burial sites

  1.  

02.06.2026.12:15-12:30

Association of Encephalitozoon cuniculi serological markers with clinical presentation and laboratory findings in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

  1.  

02.06.2026.12:30-12:45

The impact of twin pregnancy on reproduction and productivity in dairy herds

  1.  

02.06.2026.12:45-13.00

Dynamics of endoparasite infestations in horse facilities throughout the year

  1.  

02.06.2026.13:30-13:45

Association between dietary energy intake and body mass index in domestic cats with regard to obesity-related pathologies

  1.  

02.06.2026.13:45-14:00

Comparison of three different heating methods in cats during anesthesia

  1.  

02.06.2026.14:00-14:15

Alpaca parasitosis in Latgale region

 49.

02.06.2026.14.15-14.30

Diagnosis of systemic inflammatory response syndrome by clinical signs, C-reactive protein and blood lactate levels in bitches with pyometra

 50.02.06.2026.14:30-14:45

Evaluation of the analgesic effect of local anaesthesia in cats undergoing dental procedures

  51.02.06.2026.14:45-15:00

Computed tomography findings of foramen magnum shape in different dog breeds

  1.  

02.06.2026.15:00-15:15

Evaluation of the quality of meat intended for the raw meat-based diets for carnivore

  1.  

02.06.2026.15:30-15:45

Detection of Mycoplasma bovis in lung samples of cattle

  1.  

02.06.2026.15:45-16:00

Airway bacterial microbiota in horses with asthma - association with disease severity and antimicrobial resistence

  1.  

02.06.2026.16:00-16:15

Tear film quality assessment in mesocephalic and brachiocephalic dog breeds

  1.  

02.06.2026.16:15-16.30

Association between the severity of clinical signs and laboratory parameters in dogs with Lyme borreliosis: a retrospective study in Estonian veterinary practice

  1.  

02.06.2026.16:30-16:45

Analysis of magnetic resonance images in dogs with intervertebral disc disease

 58.

02.06.2026.16:45-17:00

Clinical and pathomorphological disease recognition in captive pond slider (Trachemys scripta) subspecies in Latvia

 59.

02.06.2026.17.00-17:15

Presence of resistant microorganism in respiratory equipment used in clinics

 60.

02.06.2026.17:15-17:30

Comparison of Radiographic and Echocardiographic Measurements for the Diagnostic Assessment of Left Atrial Remodeling in Dogs

*the Diploma Thesis will be defended in English

Submitted on: 15/05/2026