Thesis (doctoral)--Christian-Albrecht-Universität zu Kiel.

Dairy cattle exposed to summer heat stress (HS) typically exhibit altered metabolic characteristics, including hyperinsulinemia concurrent with hypoglycemia. The reasons for this change in glycemic status and its consequences are currently unknown. This project aimed to examine the relationship between summer HS, blood glucose concentrations, and milk production in primiparous (n=26) and multiparous (n=27) Holstein cows. Glucose was measured in coccygeal vein blood twice weekly using a hand-held glucometer (Abbott Precision Xtra) from May through July. Rectal temperatures were also collected. The days surrounding sample collections were categorized as having no HS (0 h above 68 Thermal Humidity Index [THI]), moderate HS (>0 to 8 h above 68 THI) or severe HS (>8 h above 68 THI). A subset of cows with ≥5 blood glucose measurements spanning different THI categories were categorized as hypoglycemic (n=8 primiparous; n=9 multiparous) or non-hypoglycemic (n=6 primiparous; n=5 multiparous) based upon blood glucose concentrations on no-HS days and severe-HS days (hypoglycemic if sustained reduction on severe-HS days). When analyzed together, milk production did not differ between those categorized as hypoglycemic and non-hypoglycemic. When separated based upon parity, there was a tendency for primiparous hypoglycemic cows to produce more milk than their non- hypoglycemic counterparts (P<0.15). Variability in milk production measured as standard deviation across no-, moderate- and severe-HS days did not differ based upon glycemic status but was greater in multiparous than primiparous cows (P<0.01). Rectal temperatures were greater on severe-HS days than on no- or moderate-HS days (P<0.01) and were positively correlated with the number of h of HS in a day (r=0.45; P<0.01). Neither milk nor glucose differed based upon the category of HS severity. Interestingly, however, glucose was negatively correlated with milk production on the day of measurement (r=-0.24; P<0.01) and day after measurement (r=-0.23; P<0.01). These results are an initial indication that hypoglycemia during HS is related to milk production, particularly in primiparous cows. / Master of Science / Dairy producers lose production and profitability when their dairy cows experience heat stress. Heat stress in dairy cattle during the summer months causes declines in milk production and reproductive performance, which may be at least partially due to the unique metabolic changes observed in heat-stressed dairy cattle. One of these changes is a reduction in blood glucose that has been linked with productivity in previous studies. Measuring blood glucose concentrations may be a useful tool for measuring individual cow responses to heat stress, and ultimately lead to a better understanding of these changes. The work described here aims to explore the relationship between both summer heat stress and blood glucose concentrations in primiparous (calving =1) and multiparous (calving >1) Holstein cows. A total of 53 cows were used, 26 being primiparous and 27 being multiparous. Rectal temperatures, blood glucose measurements and milk production records were collected. A subset of cows were categorized as either hypoglycemic or non-hypoglycemic based on glucose concentrations on non-heat stress and heat stress days. When all cows were analyzed together, milk production did not differ based on glycemic category. When separated based upon parity, there was a tendency for cows that had calved once and were hypoglycemic to produce more milk than their non-hypoglycemic contemporaries. Rectal temperatures were greater on severe-heat stress days than on no- or moderate-heat stress days and were positively correlated with the number of hours of heat stress in a day. Neither the quantity of milk produced, nor blood glucose differed based upon the severity of heat stress. Interestingly, however, blood glucose was negatively correlated with the quantity of milk produced on the day of blood collection and day after blood collection. These Results indicate that measuring blood glucose concentrations could be a useful tool in predicting individual cow's responses to heat and their ability to sustain productivity in summer months.

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Die Abschlussarbeit beschäftigt sich mit der Klauengesundheit von Deutschen Holsteins Kühen in einem Sächsischen Milchviehbetrieb. Ziel war die Erfassung und Bewertung der Klauenmaße und Klauen­gesund­heit bei unterschiedlicher Laufflächengestaltung. Aufgrund einer hohen Prävalenz von 89,1 % im Bereich Klauen und Gliedmaßen und der starken Abnutzung des vorhandenen Gussasphaltes im Laufstall, wurde nach der Ist-Aufnahme (Klauenschnitt, Erfassung von Klauenkrankheiten und –maßen) im Mai 2016 eine Stallhälfte am Futtertisch komplett mit Gummiboden (Kraiburg Kura P) ausgelegt und zwei Versuchsgruppen (N=178) gebildet. Während der 93-tägigen Versuchsphase wurden Daten zum Locomotion Score, Hygienescore, Anzahl aktiver Kühe, Gruppenstärke sowie Klimadaten erhoben. Am Ende der Beobachtungsphase wurden alle Versuchstiere einer weiteren Klauenpflege unterzogen, die Klauenmaße und eventuelle Klauenerkrankungen erfasst. Im Ergebnis konnte gezeigt werden, dass sich die Klauengesundheit der Versuchsgruppe, auf einer Kombination von Gummiboden und Gussasphalt, im Vergleich zur Kontrolle, bei der nur Gussasphalt berücksichtigt wurde, verbessert hatte. Zudem konnte verdeutlicht werden, dass Klauenerkrankungen multifaktoriell sind. Der Einbau von Gummiboden kann gesundheitsfördernd wirken, z. B. durch geringere Belastung und besseres Wohlbefinden, aber das Management hat einen essentiellen Anteil der Klauen- und Gliedmaßen­gesundheit. Als Empfehlung wird eine Kombination aus weichen und abrasiven Laufflächen als sinnvoll angesehen. Jedoch wird eine Analyse des gesamten Managements und der Haltungsumwelt der Tiere unerlässlich, da der Mensch der wichtigste Einflussfaktor auf die Klauen- und Gliedmaßengesundheit ist.:Inhalt Abkürzungsverzeichnis V Abbildungsverzeichnis VI Tabellenverzeichnis VIII 1. Einleitung 1 2. Literaturteil 2 2.1 Physiologische Grundlagen der Hornqualität und des Hornwachstums 2 2.1.1 Anatomie der Klaue und der Klauenhaut 2 2.1.2 Hornqualität 5 2.1.3 Messung der Klauenhornhärte zur Darstellung der Hornqualität 6 2.1.4 Erfassung der Klauenmaße zur Überprüfung des Hornschuhs 9 2.2 Übersicht zu den wichtigsten Klauenerkrankungen 12 2.3 Faktorenkrankheit Dermatitis Digitalis 17 2.4 Bewertung des Gangverhaltens mittels Locomotion Score 20 2.5 Bewertung der Stallhygiene mittels Hygienescore 23 2.6 Liegeflächenmanagement und Liegeverhalten 26 2.7 Gussasphalt vs. Gummibelag, Vor- und Nachteile der dargestellten Bodenbeläge 30 2.8 Stallklima 34 2.9 Management der Klauen- und Gliedmaßengesundheit 36 3. Material und Methoden 39 3.1 Tierbestand und betriebliche Gegebenheiten 39 3. 2 Versuchsaufbau 41 3.3 Datenerfassung 46 3.3.1 Bestimmung der Klauenmaße 46 3.3.2 Erfassung der Klauenbefunde 48 3.3.3 Erfassung Locomotion Score 49 3.3.4 Erfassung Hygienescore 50 3.3.5 Erfassung weiterer Parameter für die Beurteilung Klauengesundheit 50 3.3.6 Bestimmung Klimadaten 51 3.4 Datenauswertung 52 4. Ergebnisse 53 4.1 Prävalenz 53 4.1.1 Auswertung aller Klauenerkrankungen 53 4.1.2 Auswertung Dermatitis Digitalis 56 4.2 Klauendaten 57 4.3 Locomotion Score 59 4.4 Hygienescore 61 4.5 Auswertung weiterer Parameter für die Beurteilung der Klauengesundheit 62 4.6 Klimadaten 67 5. Diskussion und Schlussfolgerungen 69 5.1 Ist-Situation der Klauengesundheit in Bezug auf die gesamte Herde 69 5.2 Entwicklung der Klauengesundheit und Klauenmaße in den Untersuchungsgruppen 70 5.3 Weitere Einflussfaktoren auf die Klauengesundheit 75 5.4 Locomotion Score 79 5.5 Hygienescore 80 5.6 Schlussfolgerungen für die Praxis 81 6. Zusammenfassung 83 Literaturverzeichnis 85 Anhang 97 / The current work focuses on claw health within a herd of German Holsteins on a Saxon dairy farm. The aim was to record and evaluate the claw dimensions and claw health on different flooring systems. Due to a high prevalence of 89.1% in the area of the claws and limbs and the heavy wear of the existing mastic asphalt in the playpen, the operational management decided to carry out a partial renovation of the flooring system. Thus, after recording the actual condition (claw cut, recording of claw diseases and dimensions) in May 2016, one half of the stable at the feeding table was completely covered with rubber flooring (Kura P by Kraiburg) and two test groups (N=178) were formed. During the 93-day trial period, data were collected on locomotion score, hygiene score, number of active cows, group strength and climate data. At the end of the observation phase, all test animals were subjected to further claw care, claw dimensions and possible claw diseases were recorded. As a result, it was shown that the claw health of the experimental group had improved on a combination of rubber flooring and mastic asphalt compared to the control that only considered mastic asphalt. In addition, it could be shown that claw diseases are multifactorial. The installation of rubber flooring can have a health-promoting effect, e.g. by reducing stress and improving well-being, but management plays a major role in claw and limb health. A combination of soft and abrasive treads is considered reasonable. However, an analysis of the overall management and housing environment of the animals becomes essential as humans are the most important factor influencing claw and limb health.:Inhalt Abkürzungsverzeichnis V Abbildungsverzeichnis VI Tabellenverzeichnis VIII 1. Einleitung 1 2. Literaturteil 2 2.1 Physiologische Grundlagen der Hornqualität und des Hornwachstums 2 2.1.1 Anatomie der Klaue und der Klauenhaut 2 2.1.2 Hornqualität 5 2.1.3 Messung der Klauenhornhärte zur Darstellung der Hornqualität 6 2.1.4 Erfassung der Klauenmaße zur Überprüfung des Hornschuhs 9 2.2 Übersicht zu den wichtigsten Klauenerkrankungen 12 2.3 Faktorenkrankheit Dermatitis Digitalis 17 2.4 Bewertung des Gangverhaltens mittels Locomotion Score 20 2.5 Bewertung der Stallhygiene mittels Hygienescore 23 2.6 Liegeflächenmanagement und Liegeverhalten 26 2.7 Gussasphalt vs. Gummibelag, Vor- und Nachteile der dargestellten Bodenbeläge 30 2.8 Stallklima 34 2.9 Management der Klauen- und Gliedmaßengesundheit 36 3. Material und Methoden 39 3.1 Tierbestand und betriebliche Gegebenheiten 39 3. 2 Versuchsaufbau 41 3.3 Datenerfassung 46 3.3.1 Bestimmung der Klauenmaße 46 3.3.2 Erfassung der Klauenbefunde 48 3.3.3 Erfassung Locomotion Score 49 3.3.4 Erfassung Hygienescore 50 3.3.5 Erfassung weiterer Parameter für die Beurteilung Klauengesundheit 50 3.3.6 Bestimmung Klimadaten 51 3.4 Datenauswertung 52 4. Ergebnisse 53 4.1 Prävalenz 53 4.1.1 Auswertung aller Klauenerkrankungen 53 4.1.2 Auswertung Dermatitis Digitalis 56 4.2 Klauendaten 57 4.3 Locomotion Score 59 4.4 Hygienescore 61 4.5 Auswertung weiterer Parameter für die Beurteilung der Klauengesundheit 62 4.6 Klimadaten 67 5. Diskussion und Schlussfolgerungen 69 5.1 Ist-Situation der Klauengesundheit in Bezug auf die gesamte Herde 69 5.2 Entwicklung der Klauengesundheit und Klauenmaße in den Untersuchungsgruppen 70 5.3 Weitere Einflussfaktoren auf die Klauengesundheit 75 5.4 Locomotion Score 79 5.5 Hygienescore 80 5.6 Schlussfolgerungen für die Praxis 81 6. Zusammenfassung 83 Literaturverzeichnis 85 Anhang 97

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi verificar se as perdas na produção de leite devidas ao aumento do número de células somáticas do leite (CCS) são proporcionais à produção (dependentes dela), ou absolutas (independentes dela). Além disso, pesquisou-se a partir de que valor de CCS as vacas começam a diminuir a produção de leite. Para concretizar o objetivo deste trabalho foram realizados dois estudos. No primeiro foram usadas 7.756 observações, colhidas mensalmente de um único rebanho, durante o período de setembro de 2000 a junho de 2002, enquanto que no segundo utilizaram-se 13.725 observações, colhidas mensalmente de 6 rebanhos, durante o período de janeiro de 2001 a junho de 2002. Em ambos os casos o modelo utilizado para curva de lactação foi baseado na função gama incompleta; no primeiro estudo foram considerados os efeitos de ordem de lactação, época do parto, ocorrência de doenças no periparto e escore de condição corporal ao parto, e no segundo, os efeitos de ordem de lactação, época do parto e rebanho. A CCS foi incluída nesse modelo de duas formas: como fator multiplicativo (representando perdas relativas) e como fator aditivo (representando perdas absolutas). A escolha do melhor modelo foi baseada no critério de informação de Schwarz (BIC). Nos dois estudos concluiu-se que as perdas na produção de leite são absolutas e variam apenas com a ordem de lactação (vacas primíparas e multíparas). No primeiro estudo os dados mostraram que as perdas iniciam a partir de 14.270 células/mL, e para cada aumento unitário na escala do logaritmo natural a partir desse valor estimam -se perdas de 184 e 869 g/dia para vacas primíparas e multíparas, respectivamente. No segundo, estimou-se que as perdas começam a ocorrer a partir de 17.000 células/mL e são de 238 e 868 g/dia para vacas primíparas e multíparas, respectivamente, para cada aumento unitário na escala do logaritmo natural a partir desse valor. / The objective of the present study was to evaluate whether milk yield losses due to increasing in milk somatic cells count (SCC) are proportional to milk yield (dependent of it), or absolute (independent of it). Also, it was investigated starting from which value of SCC the losses become evident. To achieve the objective of this research, two studies were done. In the first one, 7,756 observations were used, collected monthly from a single herd, from September/2000 up to June/2002, while in the second one, 13,725 observations were used, collected monthly from 6 herds, from January/2001 up to June/2002. In both cases, the analysis model for lactation curve was based upon the incomplete gamma function; in the first study the effects of lactation order, calving season, peripartum disorder incidence and body condition score at calving were considered, and in the second one, the effects of lactation order, calving season and herd were added. Somatic cells count entered in that model in two ways: as multiplicative factor (representing relative losses) and as additive factor (representing absolute losses). The best model was chosen based on the information criteria of Schwarz (BIC). In both studies, it was concluded that losses are absolute and just vary with the lactation order (primiparous and multiparous cows). In the first case, losses become evident starting from 14,270 cells/mL, and for each unitary increase in the natural logarithm scale from that value, there are losses of 184 and 869 g/day for primiparous and multiparous cows, respectively. In the second study, it was estimated that losses start from 17,000 cells/mL and are of 238 and 868 g/day for primiparous and multiparous cows, respectively, for each unitary increase in the natural logarithm scale from that value.

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi verificar se as perdas na produção de leite devidas ao aumento do número de células somáticas do leite (CCS) são proporcionais à produção (dependentes dela), ou absolutas (independentes dela). Além disso, pesquisou-se a partir de que valor de CCS as vacas começam a diminuir a produção de leite. Para concretizar o objetivo deste trabalho foram realizados dois estudos. No primeiro foram usadas 7.756 observações, colhidas mensalmente de um único rebanho, durante o período de setembro de 2000 a junho de 2002, enquanto que no segundo utilizaram-se 13.725 observações, colhidas mensalmente de 6 rebanhos, durante o período de janeiro de 2001 a junho de 2002. Em ambos os casos o modelo utilizado para curva de lactação foi baseado na função gama incompleta; no primeiro estudo foram considerados os efeitos de ordem de lactação, época do parto, ocorrência de doenças no periparto e escore de condição corporal ao parto, e no segundo, os efeitos de ordem de lactação, época do parto e rebanho. A CCS foi incluída nesse modelo de duas formas: como fator multiplicativo (representando perdas relativas) e como fator aditivo (representando perdas absolutas). A escolha do melhor modelo foi baseada no critério de informação de Schwarz (BIC). Nos dois estudos concluiu-se que as perdas na produção de leite são absolutas e variam apenas com a ordem de lactação (vacas primíparas e multíparas). No primeiro estudo os dados mostraram que as perdas iniciam a partir de 14.270 células/mL, e para cada aumento unitário na escala do logaritmo natural a partir desse valor estimam -se perdas de 184 e 869 g/dia para vacas primíparas e multíparas, respectivamente. No segundo, estimou-se que as perdas começam a ocorrer a partir de 17.000 células/mL e são de 238 e 868 g/dia para vacas primíparas e multíparas, respectivamente, para cada aumento unitário na escala do logaritmo natural a partir desse valor. / The objective of the present study was to evaluate whether milk yield losses due to increasing in milk somatic cells count (SCC) are proportional to milk yield (dependent of it), or absolute (independent of it). Also, it was investigated starting from which value of SCC the losses become evident. To achieve the objective of this research, two studies were done. In the first one, 7,756 observations were used, collected monthly from a single herd, from September/2000 up to June/2002, while in the second one, 13,725 observations were used, collected monthly from 6 herds, from January/2001 up to June/2002. In both cases, the analysis model for lactation curve was based upon the incomplete gamma function; in the first study the effects of lactation order, calving season, peripartum disorder incidence and body condition score at calving were considered, and in the second one, the effects of lactation order, calving season and herd were added. Somatic cells count entered in that model in two ways: as multiplicative factor (representing relative losses) and as additive factor (representing absolute losses). The best model was chosen based on the information criteria of Schwarz (BIC). In both studies, it was concluded that losses are absolute and just vary with the lactation order (primiparous and multiparous cows). In the first case, losses become evident starting from 14,270 cells/mL, and for each unitary increase in the natural logarithm scale from that value, there are losses of 184 and 869 g/day for primiparous and multiparous cows, respectively. In the second study, it was estimated that losses start from 17,000 cells/mL and are of 238 and 868 g/day for primiparous and multiparous cows, respectively, for each unitary increase in the natural logarithm scale from that value.

A silagem de milho é um dos principais alimentos suplementares utilizados na alimentação de gado leiteiro, no entanto, seu elevado custo de produção tem levado técnicos e produtores a buscarem outras alternativas como fonte de volumoso. O farelo de glúten de milho pode ser utilizado como fonte energética, protéica e fibrosa, substituindo parte da silagem de milho em rações para ruminantes. O presente ensaio teve por objetivo estudar o efeito da substituição de 0, 8 e 16% da MS da silagem de milho por FGM-21 em rações de vacas holandesas em lactação na produção de leite, composição do leite, parâmetros sanguíneos metabólicos, variação de peso, escore de condição corporal e a viabilidade econômica. O trabalho foi conduzido no confinamento "free-stall" do Departamento de Zootecnia da Escola Superior de Agricultura "Luiz de Queiroz", Universidade de São Paulo, localizada no município de Piracicaba. As rações foram formuladas de forma que fossem isoprotéicas e isoenergéticas. Foi feita avaliação de produção de leite, composição do leite, variação de peso, escore de condição corporal e a viabilidade econômica, utilizando-se 30 vacas Holandesas com produções de leite ao redor de 25 a 30kg/vaca/dia, com média de peso de 654kg e média de escore corporal 2,8. A inclusão do FGM-21 nos dois níveis 8 e 16% aumentou a produção de leite bem como a produção de leite corrigida para 3,5% de gordura. Foi feita avaliação de parâmetros metabólicos, utilizando-se 15 vacas Holandesas pertencentes ao grupo. Os resultados para os teores de N-Uréico plasmático e de glicose plasmática não diferiram entre os tratamentos. A análise de viabilidade econômica mostrou aumento na lucratividade nos tratamentos com inclusão de FGM-21 nas rações considerando-se os preços dos alimentos na época do estudo. / Corn silage is one of the major feedstuffs used in dairy farms but its high cost has encouraged farmers to look after alternative feeds. Corn gluten feed has been used as a source of energy, protein and effective fiber in dairy rations. This study was carried out at the Departamento de Zootecnia, Escola Superior de Agricultura "Luiz de Queiroz", in a free-stall facility, with 30 mid-lactation Holsteins multiparous cows, averaging 25 to 30 kg milk/day and 654 kg body weight. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of replacing 0, 8 and 16% corn silage dry matter with dried corn gluten feed. Experimental diets were formulated by the NRC, 2001 and were isonitrogenous and isoenergetic. Cows fed both corn gluten feed supplemented diets produced more milk and 3.5% FCM than control animals. Milk composition and plasma urea and glucose were the same among treatments. Under the conditions of this trial, corn gluten feed was an effective replacement for corn silage, both from the nutritional and economical stand point.

A silagem de milho é um dos principais alimentos suplementares utilizados na alimentação de gado leiteiro, no entanto, seu elevado custo de produção tem levado técnicos e produtores a buscarem outras alternativas como fonte de volumoso. O farelo de glúten de milho pode ser utilizado como fonte energética, protéica e fibrosa, substituindo parte da silagem de milho em rações para ruminantes. O presente ensaio teve por objetivo estudar o efeito da substituição de 0, 8 e 16% da MS da silagem de milho por FGM-21 em rações de vacas holandesas em lactação na produção de leite, composição do leite, parâmetros sanguíneos metabólicos, variação de peso, escore de condição corporal e a viabilidade econômica. O trabalho foi conduzido no confinamento “free-stall” do Departamento de Zootecnia da Escola Superior de Agricultura “Luiz de Queiroz”, Universidade de São Paulo, localizada no município de Piracicaba. As rações foram formuladas de forma que fossem isoprotéicas e isoenergéticas. Foi feita avaliação de produção de leite, composição do leite, variação de peso, escore de condição corporal e a viabilidade econômica, utilizando-se 30 vacas Holandesas com produções de leite ao redor de 25 a 30kg/vaca/dia, com média de peso de 654kg e média de escore corporal 2,8. A inclusão do FGM-21 nos dois níveis 8 e 16% aumentou a produção de leite bem como a produção de leite corrigida para 3,5% de gordura. Foi feita avaliação de parâmetros metabólicos, utilizando-se 15 vacas Holandesas pertencentes ao grupo. Os resultados para os teores de N-Uréico plasmático e de glicose plasmática não diferiram entre os tratamentos. A análise de viabilidade econômica mostrou aumento na lucratividade nos tratamentos com inclusão de FGM-21 nas rações considerando-se os preços dos alimentos na época do estudo. / Corn silage is one of the major feedstuffs used in dairy farms but its high cost has encouraged farmers to look after alternative feeds. Corn gluten feed has been used as a source of energy, protein and effective fiber in dairy rations. This study was carried out at the Departamento de Zootecnia, Escola Superior de Agricultura “Luiz de Queiroz”, in a free-stall facility, with 30 mid-lactation Holsteins multiparous cows, averaging 25 to 30 kg milk/day and 654 kg body weight. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of replacing 0, 8 and 16% corn silage dry matter with dried corn gluten feed. Experimental diets were formulated by the NRC, 2001 and were isonitrogenous and isoenergetic. Cows fed both corn gluten feed supplemented diets produced more milk and 3.5% FCM than control animals. Milk composition and plasma urea and glucose were the same among treatments. Under the conditions of this trial, corn gluten feed was an effective replacement for corn silage, both from the nutritional and economical stand point.

In this essay the Scandinavianistic narrative is examined in Oscar Patrick Sturzen-Becker's depictions of the Schleswig-Holstein war of 1848 in his newspaper Allmänna Öresunds-Posten. Through both poetry and prosaic agitation, he sought during the first months of the war to gather an opinion for a Swedish intervention for the cause of Denmark against the Prussian-supported uprising in the southern duchies and at the same time work for a consensus on a larger pan-national demarcation with Germany and Europe. He had a dream of a united Scandinavia that was shared by the student movement of the 1840s and contemporary liberal political groups, a dream of a resurrected great power from the past and at the same time a modernized liberal democracy.  What the essay intends to analyze is what the Scandinavianistic narrative looked like and in what way it changed with the development of the war. The old hereditary enemy Russia came to be increasingly overshadowed by the new German threat and even though Swedish troops did enter Danish soil for the sake of their Scandinavian brothers, they never joined the battlefield in Schleswig. The military intervention soon turned into a diplomatic pursuit of a temporart ceasefire and peace, so how did Sturzen-Becker's narrative create meaning in these twists and turns and was this period, after all, to be regarded as a part victory for his Scandinavian dreams? / I denna uppsats utforskas det skandinavistiska narrativet i Oscar Patrick Sturzen-Beckers skildringar av det Schleswig-Holsteinska kriget 1848, i dennes tidning Allmänna Öresunds-Posten. Genom både poesi och prosaisk agitation sökte han under krigets första månader samla en opinion för ett svenskt ingripande för Danmarks sak mot det preussiskt understödda upproret i de södra hertigdömena och samtidigt verka för en samsyn om en större pan-nationell gränsdragning mot Tyskland och Europa. Han hade en dröm om ett enat Skandinavien som delades av 1840-talets studentrörelse och av samtida liberala politiska grupper, en dröm om en återuppstånden stormakt från det förflutna och samtidigt en moderniserad liberal demokrati. Det uppsatsen avser att analysera är hur det skandinavistiska narrativet såg ut och på vilket sätt det förändrades med krigets utveckling. Den gmla arvfienden Ryssland kom att hamna alltmer i skuggan av det nya tyska hotet och även om svenska trupper faktiskt kom att beträda dansk mark för sina skandinaviska bröders skull, kom de aldrig att ansluta på slagfältet i Schleswig. Det militära ingripandet övergick snart till en diplomatisk strävan efter en tillfällig vapenvila och fred, så hur skapade Sturzen-Beckers narrativ mening i dessa vändningar och var denna period trots allt att betrakta som en delseger för hans skandinavistiska drömmar?