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A prospective cohort study of factors associated with the digital cushion thickness in dairy cattle (2024)
Journal Article
Griffiths, B., Barden, M., Anagnostopoulos, A., Wilson, J., Lamprou, E., Tulley, W., Bedford, C., Psifidi, A., Banos, G., & Oikonomou, G. (2024). A prospective cohort study of factors associated with the digital cushion thickness in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science, 107(9), 7230-7244. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2023-24563

Key factors such as stage of lactation, parity, and body fat reserves have been associated with the digital cushion thickness (DCT), however, there are discrepancies between the results of previously published studies. The objective of this study was... Read More about A prospective cohort study of factors associated with the digital cushion thickness in dairy cattle.

Treatment outcome of spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects in brachycephalic dogs comparing Boxers and non-Boxers: A retrospective multicenter study of 420 dogs (2024)
Journal Article
Goncalves, C., Oliver, J., Kafarnik, C., Garnett, K., Rushton, J., Stravinskaite, V., Everson, R., Tee, F., Escribano-Bermejo, B., Tzouganakis, I., Lacerda, R., Pearce, I., & Fricker, G. (2024). Treatment outcome of spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects in brachycephalic dogs comparing Boxers and non-Boxers: A retrospective multicenter study of 420 dogs. Veterinary Ophthalmology, https://doi.org/10.1111/vop.13269

Objective: To compare characteristics and treatment outcomes of spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects (SCCEDs) in brachycephalic non-Boxers and Boxers. We hypothesized that brachycephalic non-Boxers develop SCCEDs at a younger age and develo... Read More about Treatment outcome of spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects in brachycephalic dogs comparing Boxers and non-Boxers: A retrospective multicenter study of 420 dogs.

Computed tomographic findings of a nasal neuroendocrine neoplasm with intracranial extension in a horse (2024)
Journal Article
Giorio, M., Mitchell, J., Priestnall, S., Dunkel, B., Dash, R., & Berner, D. (2024). Computed tomographic findings of a nasal neuroendocrine neoplasm with intracranial extension in a horse. Equine Veterinary Education, https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.14040

A 20-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding was presented to the Royal Veterinary College Equine Referral Hospital for investigation of left-sided epistaxis, depression and gait abnormalities of approximately 1 month duration. Physical examination and cr... Read More about Computed tomographic findings of a nasal neuroendocrine neoplasm with intracranial extension in a horse.

Feline Comorbidities: Hypersomatotropism-induced diabetes in cats (2024)
Journal Article
Scudder, C., & Church, D. (2024). Feline Comorbidities: Hypersomatotropism-induced diabetes in cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 26(2), https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612x241226690

Practical relevance:
Diabetes mellitus is the second-most common feline endocrinopathy, affecting an estimated 1/200 cats. While the underlying causes vary, around 15-25% of cats with diabetes mellitus develop the condition secondarily to progressiv... Read More about Feline Comorbidities: Hypersomatotropism-induced diabetes in cats.

Impact of Lameness on Brush Use in a Loose-Housed Dairy System (2024)
Journal Article
Burton, Y. I., & Blackie, N. (2024). Impact of Lameness on Brush Use in a Loose-Housed Dairy System. Ruminants, 4(3), 375-386. https://doi.org/10.3390/ruminants4030027

This study focused on a group of 49 high-yielding dairy cows (primarily Holstein Friesians) and how their interactions with wall-mounted automated brushes correlated to their mobility (also described as lameness) score (AHDB 0–3 system. Of the 49 ani... Read More about Impact of Lameness on Brush Use in a Loose-Housed Dairy System.