Career milestones

  • 2016: Assoziierte Professur, Leitung Gynäkologie
  • 2007: Habilitation im Fachgebiet Reproduktion, Uterusmotorik
  • 2005: Diplomate European Colleage of Bovine Health Management
  • Ab 2003: Oberassistentin an der Wiederkäuerklinik
  • 2002: Diplomate European College of Animal reproduction
  • 2001: Abschluss des PhD-Programmes zum Thema Uterusmotorik beim Rind
  • 2000: FVH in Wiederkäuermedizin
  • 1988-2003: Arbeit in verschiedenen Grosstierpraxen und an der Wiederkäuerklinik Bern (Klinik und Bestandsmedizin)
  • 1991: Doktorat zum Thema Pathologie der Schweinekrankheiten
  • 1988: Staatsexamen an der Universität Bern
  • 1983-88: Studium der Veterinärmedizin in Basel und Bern
  • 1979-83: Maturität Aargauische Kantonsschule Wohlen

Aktuelle Forschungsschwerpunkte: Geburt und Puerperalphase; Coxiella burnetii bei Rind, kleinen Wiederkäuern und Neuweltkameliden; Zyklusblockade mittels Anti-GnRH-Impfstoff

 

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2023

Haldi, D.; Böttcher, D.; Blatter, S.; Studer, E.; Hirsbrunner, G. (2023). [Unclear fertility-related losses in cattle - a pilot study to evaluate the occurrence of bovine endometrosis]. Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde, 165(4), pp. 259-268. Gesellschaft Schweizer Tierärztinnen und Tierärzte 10.17236/sat00392

2022

Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (19 October 2022). Coxiella burnetii beim Rind (Unpublished). In: Laborleitertagung. 19. Oktober 2022.

Haldi, Daniela; Studer, Eveline; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (September 2022). Discarding of cattle due to fertility problems: A pilot study to evaluate occurrence of bovine endometrosis (Unpublished). In: 25th ESDAR Conference 202. Thessaloniki, Greece. September 28. - October 2. 2022.

Mock, Thomas; Bodmer, Michèle; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela; Dettwiler, Martina Andrea; Rodriguez, Sabrina; Hüsler, Rudolf Jürg; Häfliger, Irene Monika; Drögemüller, Cord (September 2022). Evaluation of an investigative model in dairy herds with high calf perinatal mortality rates in Switzerland (Unpublished). In: 31st World Buiatrics Congress. Madrid. 04.09.2022-08.09.2022.

Steiner, L; Jenny, U; Hirsbrunner, G; Walkenhorst, M (2022). [Phytotherapeutic treatments of gynecological diseases and fertility disorders in cattle - a veterinary historical analysis]. Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde, 164(9), pp. 645-659. Gesellschaft Schweizer Tierärztinnen und Tierärzte 10.17236/sat00367

Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (6 May 2022). Coxiella burnetii beim Rind (Unpublished). In: 9. SCHWEIZERISCHE TIERÄRZTETAGE (SST). Congress Center Basel. 05.05. - 06.05.2022.

Meylan, Mireille; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela; Bernier Gosselin, Véronique (12 April 2022). Gynäkologie & Disposal of waste milk containing antimicrobial residues in Swiss dairy farms (Unpublished). In: Vetsuisse Nutztierabend. Tierspital Bern. 12. April 2022.

Rüfli, Isabelle; Hirsbrunner, Gaby; Zanolari, Patrik (March 2022). Causes d’avortement chez les petits camélidés sud-américains en Suisse. Forum, 2022(3), pp. 12-16. Verlagsgenossenschaft Caprovis

Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (29 January 2022). Spermvital bei unklarer Brunst. Schweizer Bauer Medien AG, p. 4.

Hirsbrunner, Gaby (8 January 2022). Niemals zu früh eingreifen. Schweizer Bauer, p. 26. Schweizer Bauer Medien AG

2021

Rüfli, Isabelle; Gurtner, Corinne; Basso, Walter U.; Vidondo, Beatriz; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela; Zanolari, Patrik (2021). Causes of Abortions in South American Camelids in Switzerland-Cases and Questionnaire. Animals, 11(7) MDPI 10.3390/ani11071956

Schütz, Julia; Rudolph, Jürn; Steiner, Adrian; Rothenanger, Esther; Hüsler, Jürg; Hirsbrunner, Gaby (2021). Immunization against Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone in Female Beef Calves to Avoid Pregnancy at Time of Slaughter. Animals, 11(7), p. 2071. MDPI 10.3390/ani11072071

2020

Heinzelmann, M.; Rodriguez-Campos, S.; Kittl, S.; Zanolari, P.; Hirsbrunner, G. (2020). [Abortions and stillbirths caused by Coxiella burnetii in goats]. Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde, 162(10), pp. 625-633. Gesellschaft Schweizer Tierärztinnen und Tierärzte 10.17236/sat00275

Schmid, Robin Michael; Studer, Eveline; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (2020). [Oestrus suppression in a dairy herd by means of anti-GnRH vaccination Improvac®: A prospective field study]. Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde, 162(2), pp. 93-100. Gesellschaft Schweizer Tierärztinnen und Tierärzte 10.17236/sat00245

Mock, Thomas; Mee, John F.; Dettwiler, Martina; Rodriguez-Campos, Sabrina; Hüsler, Jürg; Michel, Brigitte; Häfliger, Irene Monika; Drögemüller, Cord; Bodmer, Michèle; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (2020). Evaluation of an investigative model in dairy herds with high calf perinatal mortality rates in Switzerland. Theriogenology, 148, pp. 48-59. Elsevier 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.02.039

2019

Zanolari, Patrik; Monnard, R; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (2019). [Lifting techniques in bovine recumbency]. Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde, 161(10), pp. 619-625. Gesellschaft Schweizer Tierärztinnen und Tierärzte 10.17236/sat00224

Küttel, Luzia Marlis; Letko, Anna; Häfliger, Irene Monika; Signer-Hasler, Heidi; Joller, Sara; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela; Mészáros, G; Sölkner, J; Flury, C; Leeb, Tosso; Drögemüller, C. (2019). A complex structural variant at the KIT locus in cattle with the Pinzgauer spotting pattern. Animal genetics, 50(5), pp. 423-429. Wiley 10.1111/age.12821

Imhof, Stefanie; Luternauer, Michael; Hüsler, Jürg; Steiner, Adrian; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (2019). Therapy of retained fetal membranes in cattle: Comparison of two treatment protocols. Animal reproduction science, 206, pp. 11-16. Elsevier 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2019.04.013

2018

Bühler, Chantal; Hüsler, Jürg; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (2018). Dystocia in Cattle: Prospective Analysis in Daily Veterinary Practice (N = 573 Parturitions). Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 08(12), pp. 241-249. Scientific Research Publishing 10.4236/ojvm.2018.812021

2017

Fadul, Mahmoud Mohamed; Bogdahn, Christopher Maximilian; Alsaaod, Maher; Hüsler, Jürg; Alexander, Starke; Steiner, Adrian; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (2017). Prediction of calving time in dairy cattle. Animal reproduction science, 187, pp. 37-46. Elsevier 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2017.10.003

Hirsbrunner, Gabriela; Rigert, Sarah; Janett, Fredi; Hüsler, Jürg; Schnydrig, Philipp; Lopez, Ester; Amatayakul-Chantler, Sue; Steiner, Adrian (2017). Immunization against GnRF in adult cattle: a prospective field study. BMC veterinary research, 13(1), p. 208. BioMed Central 10.1186/s12917-017-1129-x

Frey, Caroline; Müller, Norbert; Stäuber, Norbert; Marreros Canales, Nelson Antonio; Hofmann, Larissa; Hentrich, Brigitte; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (2017). Simplicimonas-like DNA in vaginal swabs of cows and heifers cross-reacting in the real-time PCR for T. foetus. Veterinary parasitology, 237, pp. 30-36. Elsevier 10.1016/j.vetpar.2017.02.024

Górriz-Martín, L.; Ulbrich, S.E.; Schmicke, M.; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela; Keller, C.; Yücesoy, N.; Pfarrer, C.; Bollwein, H.; Heppelmann, M. (2017). The myometrial contractility during late pregnancy in dairy cows, in vitro. Animal reproduction science, 181, pp. 130-140. Elsevier 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2017.04.001

2015

Hehenberger, Elisabeth Maria; Doherr, M G; Bodmer, Michèle; Steiner, Adrian; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (2015). Diagnosis and therapy of retained fetal membranes, puerperal metritis and clinical endometritis in cattle: Results of the Online-survey among Swiss practitioners. II. Puerperal metritis and clinical endometritis. Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde, 157(9), pp. 503-512. Huber 10.17236/sat00033

Hehenberger, Elisabeth Maria; Doherr, M G; Bodmer, Michèle; Steiner, Adrian; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (2015). Diagnosis and therapy of retained fetal membranes, puerperal metritis and clinical endometritis in cattle: Results of the Online-survey among Swiss practitioners. I Retained fetal membranes. Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde, 157(9), pp. 497-502. Huber 10.17236/sat00032

Mock, Thomas; Hehenberger, Elisabeth Maria; Steiner, Adrian; Hüsler, Jürg; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (2015). Uterine torsion in Brown Swiss cattle: retrospective analysis from an alpine practice in Switzerland. Veterinary record, 177(6), p. 152. British Veterinary Association 10.1136/vr.103021

Binder, A; Lava, Matteo; Gobeli, Stefanie; Piersigilli, Alessandra; Busenbach, K; Schoon, H-A; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (2015). Findings in uteri and ovaries from Eringer cows, slaughtered due to fertility problems. Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde, 157(6), pp. 331-337. Huber 10.17236/sat00023

Biner, Benjamin; Bischoff, Men; Klarer, Franziska; Suhner, Fritz; Hüsler, Jürg; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (2015). Treatment of Retained Fetal Membranes: Comparison of the Postpartum Period after Routine Treatment or Routine Treatment Including an Additional Phytotherapeutic Substance in Dairy Cattle in Switzerland. Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 05(04), pp. 93-99. Scientific Research Publishing 10.4236/ojvm.2015.54013

2014

Balet, Lionel Jean; Janett, F.; Hüsler, Jürg; Piechotta, M.; Howard, R.; Amatayakul-Chantler, S.; Steiner, Adrian; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (2014). Immunization against gonadotropin-releasing hormone in dairy cattle: Antibody titers, ovarian function, hormonal levels, and reversibility. Journal of dairy science, 97(4), pp. 2193-2203. American Dairy Science Association 10.3168/jds.2013-7602

2013

Blaser, Martin; Steiner, Adrian; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (2013). A novel technique for surgical removal of protruded perivaginal fat in cattle. Veterinary record, 173(9), p. 220. British Veterinary Association 10.1136/vr.101381

Beuchat, Flavien; Berthold, P.; Gerber, L.; Bruckmaier, Rupert; Steiner, Adrian; Hüsler, Jürg; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (2013). Conception Rate Using the Select-Synch Protocol in Combination with a Lower Dose Progesterone-Releasing Intravaginal Insert (1.38 g) in Swiss Dairy Cows. Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 3(1), pp. 6-10. Scientific Research Publishing 10.4236/ojvm.2013.31002

2011

Rudolph, Jürn; Bruckmaier, Rupert; Kasimanickam, Ramanathan; Steiner, Adrian; Kirchhofer, Marc Peter; Hüsler, Jürg; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (2011). Comparison of the effect of a CIDR-Select synch versus a long-term CIDR based AI protocol on reproductive performance in multiparous dairy cows in Swiss dairy farms. Reproductive biology and endocrinology, 9(1), p. 151. London: BioMed Central 10.1186/1477-7827-9-151

Pfister, Patrizia; Kaufmann, Thomas; Fellay, E.; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (2011). [Reproductive performance in Herens cows from 2003 to 2007]. Schweizer Archiv für Tierheilkunde, 153(1), pp. 7-13. Bern: Huber 10.1024/0036-7281/a000136

2010

Timm, Katrin; Rüfenacht, Silvia; von Tscharner, C.; Bornand, Valérie F.; Doherr, Marcus; Oevermann, Anna; Flury, C.; Rieder, S.; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela; Drögemüller, Cord; Roosje, Petra (2010). Alopecia areata in Eringer cows. Veterinary dermatology, 21(6), pp. 545-53. Oxford: Blackwell Science 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2010.00906.x

2008

Kaufmann, Christine; Keller, C; Oevermann, Anna; Steiner, Adrian; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela (2008). Spontaneous contractility of bovine myometrium in vitro depending on topography and cycle phase. Theriogenology, 70(6), pp. 880-886. Butterworths 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2008.05.051

2007

Hirsbrunner, Gabriela; Zanolari, Patrik; Althaus, H; Hüsler, J; Steiner, Adrian (2007). Influence of prostaglandin E2 on parturition in cattle. Veterinary record, 161(12), pp. 414-7. London: British Veterinary Association 10.1136/vr.161.12.414

Pfister, Patrizia; Geissbühler, Urs; Wiener, Dominique Judith; Hirsbrunner, Gabriela; Kaufmann, Christine (2007). Pollakisuria in a dwarf goat due to pathologic enlargement of the uterus. Veterinary quarterly, 29(3), pp. 112-6. Germantown, NY: Taylor & Francis

2006

Hirsbrunner, Gabriela; Burkhardt, Heinz W; Steiner, Adrian (2006). Effects of a single administration of prostaglandin F2alpha, or a combination of prostaglandin F2alpha and prostaglandin E2, or placebo on fertility variables in dairy cows 3-5 weeks post partum, a randomized, double-blind clinical trial. Reproductive biology and endocrinology, 4(65), pp. 1-8. London: BioMed Central 10.1186/1477-7827-4-65

Hirsbrunner, Gabriela; Reist, Martin; Couto, Suzana S; Steiner, Adrian; Snyder, Jack; Vanleeuwen, Elisabeth; Liu, Irwin (2006). An in vitro study on spontaneous myometrial contractility in the mare during estrus and diestrus. Theriogenology, 65(3), pp. 517-27. Stoneham, Mass.: Butterworths 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2005.05.048

Hirsbrunner, Gabriela; Kaufmann, Christine (2006). Dieci casi di feti mummificati trattati con PGE2. Summa - trimestrale per il medico veterinario(1), pp. 51-54. Milano: Point vétérinaire Italie