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AMHU Surveillance GB Beef Cattle And Sheep Research Brief 2021 (2021)
Report
Arnold, J., Whatford, L., Payne-Gifford, S., Tak, M., Van Winden, S., Barling, D., & Hӓsler, B. (2021). AMHU Surveillance GB Beef Cattle And Sheep Research Brief 2021. RVC Research Online: Cadogan Trust

Antimicrobial and anthelmintic usage (AMHU) in livestock production has increased over the last 50+ years. Microbial and helminthic exposure to such drugs is understood to have contributed to increased resistance to treatment, causing significant eco... Read More about AMHU Surveillance GB Beef Cattle And Sheep Research Brief 2021.

Exploring the barriers and incentives towards effective surveillance for antimicrobial and anthelmintic usage (AMHU) in beef cattle and sheep in Great Britain (2021)
Report
Arnold, J.-C., Whatford, L., Gabain, I., Tak, M., Van Winden, S., Barling, D., & Haesler, B. (2021). Exploring the barriers and incentives towards effective surveillance for antimicrobial and anthelmintic usage (AMHU) in beef cattle and sheep in Great Britain. RVC Research Online: not applicable

Antimicrobial and anthelmintic usage (AMHU) in livestock production has increased over the last 50+ years. Microbial and helminthic exposure to such drugs is understood to have contributed to increased resistance to treatment, causing significant eco... Read More about Exploring the barriers and incentives towards effective surveillance for antimicrobial and anthelmintic usage (AMHU) in beef cattle and sheep in Great Britain.

A Qualitative Analysis of the Commercial Broiler System, and the Links to Consumers' Nutrition and Health, and to Environmental Sustainability: A South African Case Study (2021)
Journal Article
Queenan, K., Cuevas, S., Mabhaudhi, T., Chimonyo, M., Slotow, R., & Häsler, B. (in press). A Qualitative Analysis of the Commercial Broiler System, and the Links to Consumers' Nutrition and Health, and to Environmental Sustainability: A South African Case Study. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 5, https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2021.650469

Food systems face growing challenges to meet targets of Zero Hunger (SDG 2), and South Africa is no exception given its triple burden of malnutrition, foodborne disease outbreaks, and threats of climate change to food production. Broiler meat is Sout... Read More about A Qualitative Analysis of the Commercial Broiler System, and the Links to Consumers' Nutrition and Health, and to Environmental Sustainability: A South African Case Study.

Molecular pathology in the cancer clinic – where are we now and where are we headed? (2021)
Journal Article
Guillen, A., Smallwood, K., & Killick, D. R. (2021). Molecular pathology in the cancer clinic – where are we now and where are we headed?. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 62(7), 507-520. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13330

Molecular pathology is a developing sub-microscopic discipline of pathology that studies the effects of molecular variations and mutations on disease processes. The ultimate goal of molecular pathology in cancer is to predict risk, facilitate diagnos... Read More about Molecular pathology in the cancer clinic – where are we now and where are we headed?.

Limb myology and muscle architecture of the Indian rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis and the white rhinoceros Ceratotherium simum (Mammalia: Rhinocerotidae) (2021)
Journal Article
Hutchinson, J., Etienne, C., & Houssaye, A. (2021). Limb myology and muscle architecture of the Indian rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis and the white rhinoceros Ceratotherium simum (Mammalia: Rhinocerotidae). PeerJ, https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.11314

Land mammals support and move their body using their musculoskeletal system. Their
musculature usually presents varying adaptations with body mass or mode of locomotion.
Rhinocerotidae is an interesting clade in this regard, as they are heavy anima... Read More about Limb myology and muscle architecture of the Indian rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis and the white rhinoceros Ceratotherium simum (Mammalia: Rhinocerotidae).

Suspected acquired narcolepsy in 8 dogs (2021)
Journal Article
Santifort, K. M., Ives, E. J., Fenn, J., Raimondi, F., Lourinho, F., Mandigers, P. J. J., & Bergknut, N. (2021). Suspected acquired narcolepsy in 8 dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 35(3), 1448-1454. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16116

Background: Acquired narcolepsy has rarely been reported in veterinary medicine. Objective: To describe the presentation, clinicopathological features, diagnostic imaging findings, and management of dogs with suspected-acquired narcolepsy. Animals: E... Read More about Suspected acquired narcolepsy in 8 dogs.

Randomized double‐blinded clinical trial on acute transfusion reactions in dogs receiving leukoreduced versus nonleukoreduced packed red blood cells (2021)
Journal Article
Radulescu, S. M., Skulberg, R., McDonald, C., Chan, D. L., & Humm, K. (in press). Randomized double‐blinded clinical trial on acute transfusion reactions in dogs receiving leukoreduced versus nonleukoreduced packed red blood cells. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16138

Abstract
Background: Leukoreduction of blood products is commonly performed in human
medicine, but its effect on outcome or incidence of transfusion reactions (TRs) in
dogs is unknown.
Objectives: To prospectively evaluate the incidence of acute... Read More about Randomized double‐blinded clinical trial on acute transfusion reactions in dogs receiving leukoreduced versus nonleukoreduced packed red blood cells.

Managing glandular gastric disease in horses (2021)
Journal Article
Hewetson, M. (2021). Managing glandular gastric disease in horses. Vet Record Case Reports, https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.40

Background: Equine glandular gastric disease (EGGD) is an erosive disease of the glandular mucosa of the stomach, which is increasingly recognised as a potential cause of poor performance, girthing pain and behavioural changes in sport horses. Unfort... Read More about Managing glandular gastric disease in horses.

Future research priorities in canine epilepsy: viewpoints of owners, general practice veterinarians and neurology specialists (2021)
Journal Article
Jones, G., Volk, H., & Packer, R. (in press). Future research priorities in canine epilepsy: viewpoints of owners, general practice veterinarians and neurology specialists. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16144

Background: Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disease in dogs that impacts the quality of life (QoL) of affected dogs and their owners. Canine epilepsy research is expanding internationally, but where best to focus limited research tim... Read More about Future research priorities in canine epilepsy: viewpoints of owners, general practice veterinarians and neurology specialists.

Peste des petits ruminants virus infection at the wildlife-livestock interface in the Greater Serengeti ecosystem, 2015-2019 (2021)
Journal Article
Jones, B. A., Mahapatra, M., Mdetele, D., Keyyu, J., Gakuya, F., Eblate, E., Lekolool, I., Limo, C., Ndiwa, J. N., Hongo, P., Wanda, J. S., Shilinde, L., Mdaki, M., Benfield, C., Parekh, K., Neto, M. M., Ndeereh, D., Misinzo, G., Makange, M. R., Caron, A., …Kock, R. (2021). Peste des petits ruminants virus infection at the wildlife-livestock interface in the Greater Serengeti ecosystem, 2015-2019. Viruses,

Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a viral disease of goats and sheep that occurs in Africa, the Middle East and Asia with severe impact on livelihoods and livestock trade. Many wild artiodactyls are susceptible to PPR virus (PPRV) infection, and so... Read More about Peste des petits ruminants virus infection at the wildlife-livestock interface in the Greater Serengeti ecosystem, 2015-2019.

Euthanasia in Dogs [Infographic] (2021)
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Pegram, C., Gray, C., Packer, R., Richards, Y., Church, D., Brodbelt, D., & O'Neill, D. (2021). Euthanasia in Dogs [Infographic]

Proportion and risk factors for death by euthanasia in dogs in the UK (2021)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D., Pegram, C., Gray, C., Packer, R. M., Richards, Y., Church, D. B., Brodbelt, D. C., & O’Neill, D. G. (2021). Proportion and risk factors for death by euthanasia in dogs in the UK. Scientific Reports, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-88342-0

Objectives: To report proportional euthanasia or unassisted death, as well as the demographic and clinical factors associated with euthanasia, in dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK.

Methods: A cohort study design to estimate proportional... Read More about Proportion and risk factors for death by euthanasia in dogs in the UK.

Metabolic programming and monitoring tools in pre-weaned dairy calves (2021)
Journal Article
Plate, P. (2021). Metabolic programming and monitoring tools in pre-weaned dairy calves. Livestock, 26(3), 108-113. https://doi.org/10.12968/live.2021.26.3.108

The current knowledge on the effects of nutritional and environmental factors in the late embryonic and
neonatal phase of dairy calves on performance later in life is summarised. The importance of epigenetic factors is
increasingly recognised in th... Read More about Metabolic programming and monitoring tools in pre-weaned dairy calves.

Campylobacter and Salmonella in Scavenging Indigenous Chickens in Rural Central Tanzania: Prevalence, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Genomic Features (2021)
Journal Article
Rukambile, E., Sintchenko, V., Muscatello, G., Wang, Q., Kiiru, J., Maulaga, W., Magidanga, B., Banda, G., Kock, R., & Alders, R. (in press). Campylobacter and Salmonella in Scavenging Indigenous Chickens in Rural Central Tanzania: Prevalence, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Genomic Features. Microbiology Research, 12(2), 440-454. https://doi.org/10.3390/microbiolres12020030

Estimation of novel coronavirus (COVID ‐19) reproduction number and case fatality rate: A systematic review and meta‐analysis (2021)
Journal Article
Ahammed, T., Anjum, A., Rahman, M. M., Haider, N., Kock, R., & Uddin, M. J. (2021). Estimation of novel coronavirus (COVID ‐19) reproduction number and case fatality rate: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Health Science Reports, 4(2), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.274

Background and aims
Realizing the transmission potential and the magnitude of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) aids public health monitoring, strategies, and preparation. Two fundamental parameters, the basic reproduction number (R0) and case... Read More about Estimation of novel coronavirus (COVID ‐19) reproduction number and case fatality rate: A systematic review and meta‐analysis.

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).

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).

The zebrafish cardiac endothelial cell – roles in development and regeneration (2021)
Journal Article
Pellet-Many, C., Lowe, V., & Wisniewski, L. (2021). The zebrafish cardiac endothelial cell – roles in development and regeneration. Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease,

In zebrafish, the spatiotemporal development of the vascular system is well described due to its stereotypical nature. However, the cellular and molecular mechanisms orchestrating post embryonic vascular development, the maintenance of vascular homeo... Read More about The zebrafish cardiac endothelial cell – roles in development and regeneration.

Integrating protein networks and machine learning for disease stratification in the Hereditary Spastic Paraplegias (2021)
Journal Article
Vavouraki, N., Tomkins, J. E., Kara, E., Houlden, H., Hardy, J., Tindall, M. J., Lewis, P. A., & Manzoni, C. (2021). Integrating protein networks and machine learning for disease stratification in the Hereditary Spastic Paraplegias. iScience, 102484. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2021.102484

Intensification of fragility: poultry production and distribution in Bangladesh and its implications for disease risk (2021)
Journal Article
Hennessey, M., Fournié, G., Hoque, M. A., Biswas, P. K., Alarcon, P., Ebata, A., Mahmud, R., Hasan, M., & Barnett, T. (2021). Intensification of fragility: poultry production and distribution in Bangladesh and its implications for disease risk. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 191, 105367. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2021.105367

Poultry production is a valuable source of nutritious food and income and is considered a crucial part of global development. This is especially important for countries such as Bangladesh where levels of hunger and childhood stunting remain high. How... Read More about Intensification of fragility: poultry production and distribution in Bangladesh and its implications for disease risk.