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Effect of theatre temperature on body temperature during anaesthesia for routine neutering of domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) (2021)
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Edis, A., Pelligand, L., Baldrey, V., & Hedley, J. (2022). Effect of theatre temperature on body temperature during anaesthesia for routine neutering of domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 49(2), 173-181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2021.06.019

Objective: To investigate the effect of theatre temperature on body temperature in rabbits undergoing castration or ovariohysterectomy surgery during general anaesthesia. Study design: Prospective, clinical study. Animals: A group of 88 rabbits... Read More about Effect of theatre temperature on body temperature during anaesthesia for routine neutering of domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus).

Population Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Amoxicillin Combined With Clavulanic Acid in Healthy and Critically Ill Dogs (2021)
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Vegas Cómitre, M., Cortellini, S., Devreese, M., Roques, B., Bousquet-Melou, A., Toutain, P., & Pelligand, L. (2021). Population Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Amoxicillin Combined With Clavulanic Acid in Healthy and Critically Ill Dogs. Journal of Veterinary Medicine, https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.770202

Background – Data regarding antimicrobial pharmacokinetics (PK) in critically ill dogs is lacking and likely differs from healthy dogs. Hypothesis/Objectives —To describe a population PK model for intravenous amoxicillin clavulanic acid (AMC) in... Read More about Population Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Amoxicillin Combined With Clavulanic Acid in Healthy and Critically Ill Dogs.

On the importance of integrating comparative anatomy and One Health perspectives in anatomy education (2021)
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Bhattacharjee, S., Davies, D. C., Mcgonnell, I. M., Holmes, J. M., Kilroy, D., Holland, J. C., & Reynolds, A. L. (2022). On the importance of integrating comparative anatomy and One Health perspectives in anatomy education. Journal of Anatomy, 240(3), 429-446. https://doi.org/10.1111/joa

As a result of many factors, including climate change, unrestricted population growth, widespread deforestation and intensive agriculture, a new pattern of diseases in humans is emerging. With increasing encroachment by human societies into wild doma... Read More about On the importance of integrating comparative anatomy and One Health perspectives in anatomy education.

Effect of topical antimicrobial therapy and household cleaning on meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius carriage in dogs (2021)
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Frosini, S. M., Bond, R., King, R., Feudi, C., Schwarz, S., & Loeffler, A. (2021). Effect of topical antimicrobial therapy and household cleaning on meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius carriage in dogs. BMJ Open, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.937

Abstract MRSP is a multidrug-resistant, zoonotic canine pathogen. This study investigated MRSP carriage and clearance through topical antimicrobial therapy and household cleaning in dogs recovered from MRSP infection. Dogs were swabbed for MRSP c... Read More about Effect of topical antimicrobial therapy and household cleaning on meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius carriage in dogs.

S1P in the development of atherosclerosis: roles of haemodynamic wall shear stress and endothelial permeability (2021)
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Warboys, C. M., & Weinberg, P. D. (2021). S1P in the development of atherosclerosis: roles of haemodynamic wall shear stress and endothelial permeability. Tissue Barriers, https://doi.org/10.1080/21688370.2021.1959243

Atherosclerosis is characterised by focal accumulations of lipid within the arterial wall, thought to arise from effects of haemodynamic wall shear stress (WSS) on endothelial permeability. Identifying pathways that mediate effects of shear on permea... Read More about S1P in the development of atherosclerosis: roles of haemodynamic wall shear stress and endothelial permeability.

Cross sectional study to identify prevalence of and factors associated with laminitis in UK donkeys (2021)
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Menzies‐Gow, N., Wakeel, F., Little, H., Buil, J., & Rickards, K. (in press). Cross sectional study to identify prevalence of and factors associated with laminitis in UK donkeys. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.13505

Background Laminitis causes lameness in donkeys, but its prevalence and factors associated with disease remain uncertain. Objectives To determine the prevalence of and identify factors associated with laminitis in donkeys. Study design Retro... Read More about Cross sectional study to identify prevalence of and factors associated with laminitis in UK donkeys.

Predictors of laminitis development in a cohort of non-laminitic ponies (2021)
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Knowles, E., Elliott, J., Harris, P., Chang, R., & Menzies-Gow, N. (2021). Predictors of laminitis development in a cohort of non-laminitic ponies. Equine Veterinary Journal, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.31_13492

Background: Quantifying the risk of laminitis development requires improvement. Objectives: To identify the most useful physical examination, metabolic and management factors to predict future laminitis development in client-owned, non-laminitic pon... Read More about Predictors of laminitis development in a cohort of non-laminitic ponies.

Leucine-Rich α-2-Glycoprotein 1 Suppresses Endothelial Cell Activation Through ADAM10-Mediated Shedding of TNF-α Receptor (2021)
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Pang, K. T., Ghim, M., Liu, C., Tay, H. M., Fhu, C. W., Chia, R. N., …Wang, X. (2021). Leucine-Rich α-2-Glycoprotein 1 Suppresses Endothelial Cell Activation Through ADAM10-Mediated Shedding of TNF-α Receptor. Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, 9, https://doi.org/10.3389/fcell.2021.706143

Elevated serum concentrations of leucine-rich α-2-glycoprotein (LRG1) have been reported in patients with inflammatory, autoimmune, and cardiovascular diseases. This study aims to investigate the role of LRG1 in endothelial activation. LRG1 in endoth... Read More about Leucine-Rich α-2-Glycoprotein 1 Suppresses Endothelial Cell Activation Through ADAM10-Mediated Shedding of TNF-α Receptor.

Genotyping and Whole-Genome Resequencing of Welsh Sheep Breeds Reveal Candidate Genes and Variants for Adaptation to Local Environment and Socioeconomic Traits (2021)
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Sweet-Jones, J., Lenis, V. P., Yurchenko, A. A., Yudin, N. S., Swain, M., & Larkin, D. M. (2021). Genotyping and Whole-Genome Resequencing of Welsh Sheep Breeds Reveal Candidate Genes and Variants for Adaptation to Local Environment and Socioeconomic Traits. Frontiers in Genetics, 12, https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2021.612492

Background: Advances in genetic tools applied to livestock breeding has prompted research into the previously neglected breeds adapted to harsh local environments. One such group is the Welsh mountain sheep breeds, which can be farmed at altitudes of... Read More about Genotyping and Whole-Genome Resequencing of Welsh Sheep Breeds Reveal Candidate Genes and Variants for Adaptation to Local Environment and Socioeconomic Traits.

Associations between behaviour and health outcomes in conventional and slow-growing breeds of broiler chicken (2021)
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Abeyesinghe, S., Abeyesinghe, S., Chancellor, N., Hernandez Moore, D., Chang, Y., Pearce, J., …Nicol, C. (2021). Associations between behaviour and health outcomes in conventional and slow-growing breeds of broiler chicken. animal, 15(7), Article 100261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.animal.2021.100261

Broiler chickens are prone to a range of complex health and welfare issues. To support informed selection of welfare traits whilst minimising impact on production efficiency and to address a major gap in understanding, we systematically explored asso... Read More about Associations between behaviour and health outcomes in conventional and slow-growing breeds of broiler chicken.

Global transcriptomic profiles of circulating leucocytes in early lactation cows with clinical or subclinical mastitis (2021)
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Cheng, Z., Buggiotti, L., Salavati, M., Marchitelli, C., Palma-Vera, S., Wylie, A., …GplusE Consortium. (in press). Global transcriptomic profiles of circulating leucocytes in early lactation cows with clinical or subclinical mastitis. Molecular Biology Reports,

Bovine mastitis is an inflammatory disease of the mammary gland, which is classified as subclinical or clinical. Circulating neutrophils are recruited to the udder to help combat infection. We compared the transcriptomic profiles in circulating leuko... Read More about Global transcriptomic profiles of circulating leucocytes in early lactation cows with clinical or subclinical mastitis.

An ethical framework for the use of horses in competitive sport: theory and function (2021)
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Campbell, M. (2021). An ethical framework for the use of horses in competitive sport: theory and function. Animals, https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11061725

Growing ethical concern about equestrian sport is reflected in publications by regulatory authorities, animal charities, and the lay press; and in government debate and social media. However, attempts by regulators and stakeholders to address ethica... Read More about An ethical framework for the use of horses in competitive sport: theory and function.

The evolutionary biomechanics of locomotor function in giant land animals (2021)
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Hutchinson, J. (2021). The evolutionary biomechanics of locomotor function in giant land animals. Journal of Experimental Biology, https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.217463

Giant land vertebrates have evolved more than 30 times, notably in dinosaurs and mammals. The evolutionary and biomechanical perspectives considered here unify data from extant and extinct species, assessing current theory regarding how the locomotor... Read More about The evolutionary biomechanics of locomotor function in giant land animals.

Intra-operative Raman spectroscopy and ex vivo Raman mapping for assessment of cartilage degradation (2021)
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Gaifulina, R., Nunn, A. D. G., Draper, E. R. C., Strachan, R. K., Blake, N., Firth, S., …6ap, U. K. (2021). Intra-operative Raman spectroscopy and ex vivo Raman mapping for assessment of cartilage degradation. Applied Spectroscopy, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clispe.2021.100012

The development of a label-free, non-destructive and safe analytical method such as Raman spectroscopy for assessing cartilage degradation is highly desirable. Compared to non-optical imaging modalities, Raman mapping offers a more sensitive means of... Read More about Intra-operative Raman spectroscopy and ex vivo Raman mapping for assessment of cartilage degradation.

The pen is milder than the blade: Identification marking mice using ink on the tail appears more humane than ear-punching even with local anaesthetic (2021)
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Burn, C., Mazlan, N., Chancellor, N., & Wells, D. (2021). The pen is milder than the blade: Identification marking mice using ink on the tail appears more humane than ear-punching even with local anaesthetic. Animals, 11, https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11061664

Identification marking mice commonly involves ear-punching with or without anaesthetic, or tail-marking with ink. To identify which is most humane, we marked male BALB/c mice using ear-punching (EP), ear-punching with anaesthetic EMLATM cream (EP+A),... Read More about The pen is milder than the blade: Identification marking mice using ink on the tail appears more humane than ear-punching even with local anaesthetic.