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Effect of theatre temperature on body temperature during anaesthesia for routine neutering of domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) (2021)
Journal Article
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).

Bite Wound Management In Ring-Tailed Lemurs: A Retrospective Study Of Bite Wound Management In Ring-Tailed Lemurs (Lemur Catta) Housed Within Five British Zoos. (2021)
Journal Article
Ceccolini, M., Hedley, J., Chang, Y.-M., & Guthrie, A. (in press). Bite Wound Management In Ring-Tailed Lemurs: A Retrospective Study Of Bite Wound Management In Ring-Tailed Lemurs (Lemur Catta) Housed Within Five British Zoos. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine,

Captive nonhuman primates frequently experience bite wounds inflicted by conspecifics; however, few studies evaluate wound management in these animals. This study evaluates bite wound management in 35 captive ring-tailed lemurs (RTL, Lemur catta) hel... Read More about Bite Wound Management In Ring-Tailed Lemurs: A Retrospective Study Of Bite Wound Management In Ring-Tailed Lemurs (Lemur Catta) Housed Within Five British Zoos..

Antibiotic stewardship for reptiles (2021)
Journal Article
Hedley, J., Whitehead, M., Munns, C., Pellett, S., Abou-Zahr, T., & Calvo-Carrasco, D. (2021). Antibiotic stewardship for reptiles. Journal of Small Animal Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13402

This review discusses the general principles underlying responsible antibiotic usage in reptiles. Very little evidence underlies antibiotic usage in reptiles, and there are no published guidelines for responsible antibiotic usage. A literature search... Read More about Antibiotic stewardship for reptiles.

Neurological Examination In Healthy Juvenile Bearded Dragons (Pogona Vitticeps) And Adult Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis Macularius) (2021)
Journal Article
Hedley, J., MacHale, J., Rendle, M., & Crawford, A. (2021). Neurological Examination In Healthy Juvenile Bearded Dragons (Pogona Vitticeps) And Adult Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis Macularius). Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery, https://doi.org/10.5818/JHMS-D-20-00006

A variety of neurological disorders have been reported in reptiles, but evaluation of a reptile patient with suspected neurological disease can be challenging. The feasibility of performing and interpreting neurological examinations may be affected b... Read More about Neurological Examination In Healthy Juvenile Bearded Dragons (Pogona Vitticeps) And Adult Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis Macularius).

Successful treatment of Anchor Worm (Lernaea cyprinacea) using Lufenuron in the Mexican Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) (2021)
Journal Article
MacHale, J., & Hedley, J. (2021). Successful treatment of Anchor Worm (Lernaea cyprinacea) using Lufenuron in the Mexican Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum). Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery, 31(2), 107-110. https://doi.org/10.5818/JHMS-04-2020

A 3-year-old, female, captive Mexican axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) presented with a significant Lernaea infestation. The animal had a history of poor husbandry prior to being rescued by the current owner. The axolotl was anesthetised using a buffere... Read More about Successful treatment of Anchor Worm (Lernaea cyprinacea) using Lufenuron in the Mexican Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum).

Complications associated with esophagostomy tube placement in chelonian patients (2021)
Journal Article
Hedley, J., Fayers, B., & Abou-Zahr, T. (2021). Complications associated with esophagostomy tube placement in chelonian patients. Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine, 37, 24-26. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jepm.2021.02.006

Esophagostomy tube placement is commonly performed in chelonian patients, either to provide nutritional support during a period of anorexia or for administration of oral medications. Placement is usually a quick and simple procedure performed under a... Read More about Complications associated with esophagostomy tube placement in chelonian patients.