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Imported seafood is a reservoir of Enterobacteriaceae carrying CTX-M-encoding genes of high clinical relevance (2025)
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Pearce, R., Pirolo, M., Goecke, N., Toppi, V., Good, L., Guitian, J., & Guardabassi, L. (2025). Imported seafood is a reservoir of Enterobacteriaceae carrying CTX-M-encoding genes of high clinical relevance. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 430, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2025.111063

We determined the frequency, genotypes, phenotypes, and mobility of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)encoding genes in Enterobacteriaceae isolated from retail seafood products. Overall, 288 samples of fresh shrimps, catfish and seabass imported... Read More about Imported seafood is a reservoir of Enterobacteriaceae carrying CTX-M-encoding genes of high clinical relevance.

Effectiveness of vapocoolant spray compared to eutectic lidocaine/prilocaine cream to enhance tolerance during intravenous catheterisation: a randomised controlled trial (2025)
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Trinder, R., Pak, J., Humm, K., & Cole, L. (2025). Effectiveness of vapocoolant spray compared to eutectic lidocaine/prilocaine cream to enhance tolerance during intravenous catheterisation: a randomised controlled trial. Journal of Small Animal Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13825

ObjectivesTo determine if tolerance of intravenous catheterisation differs following the application of vapocoolant spray compared to lidocaine/prilocaine cream in dogs and cats.Materials and MethodsA randomised controlled trial of client-owned dogs... Read More about Effectiveness of vapocoolant spray compared to eutectic lidocaine/prilocaine cream to enhance tolerance during intravenous catheterisation: a randomised controlled trial.

A new future for dog breeding (2025)
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Proschowsky, H., Arendt, M., Bonnett, B., Bruun, C., Czycholl, I., Fredholm, M., O'Neill, D., Serpell, J., & Sandoe, P. (2025). A new future for dog breeding. Animal Welfare Journal, 34, https://doi.org/10.1017/awf.2024.66

The modern idea of purebred dogs has come under increasing critical scrutiny over recent decades. In light of this critical focus and other developments in society, some new trends in how companion dogs are bred and acquired have emerged. This means... Read More about A new future for dog breeding.

Early-life enrichment in American mink (Neogale vison): Effects of juvenile physical enrichment on behaviour, temperament, and long-term stereotypic behaviour (2025)
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Clark, G., Díez-León, M., & Meagher, R. (2025). Early-life enrichment in American mink (Neogale vison): Effects of juvenile physical enrichment on behaviour, temperament, and long-term stereotypic behaviour. Animal Welfare Journal, 34, https://doi.org/10.1017/awf.2024.72

A single manipulable enrichment is often introduced to the pens of farmed American mink (Neogale vison) to combat stereotypic behaviour and behaviours or temperaments associated with poor welfare (e.g. inactivity, fear, and aggression). This enrichme... Read More about Early-life enrichment in American mink (Neogale vison): Effects of juvenile physical enrichment on behaviour, temperament, and long-term stereotypic behaviour.

Identification of a global gene expression signature associated with the genetic risk of catastrophic fracture in iPSC-derived osteoblasts from Thoroughbred horses (2025)
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Palomino Lago, E., Ross, A., McClellan, A., & Guest, D. (2025). Identification of a global gene expression signature associated with the genetic risk of catastrophic fracture in iPSC-derived osteoblasts from Thoroughbred horses. Animal Genetics, https://doi.org/10.1111/age.13504

Bone fractures are a significant problem in Thoroughbred racehorses. The risk of fracture is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. To determine the biological processes that are affected in genetically susceptible horses, we utilised... Read More about Identification of a global gene expression signature associated with the genetic risk of catastrophic fracture in iPSC-derived osteoblasts from Thoroughbred horses.

The microRNA-455 null mouse shows dysregulated bone turnover (2025)
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Niu, L., Swingler, T., Suelzu, C., Ersek, A., Orriss, I., Barter, M., Hayman, D., Young, D., Horwood, N., & Clark, I. (2025). The microRNA-455 null mouse shows dysregulated bone turnover. JBMR Plus, 9(3), https://doi.org/10.1093/jbmrpl/ziaf007

A wide range of specific microRNAs have been shown to have either positive or negative effects on osteoblast differentiation and function, with consequent changes in postnatal bone mass. A number of specific targets have been identified. We previousl... Read More about The microRNA-455 null mouse shows dysregulated bone turnover.

Adjuvant Chemotherapy Is Associated With Prolonged Survival Time in Small-Breed Dogs Undergoing Amputation for Appendicular Osteosarcoma (2025)
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Zanardi, S., Sabattini, S., Rossi, F., Rossanese, M., Buracco, P., Montinaro, V., Aralla, M., Dentini, A., Pizzi, E., Volpe, E., Tremolada, G., & Marconato, L. (2025). Adjuvant Chemotherapy Is Associated With Prolonged Survival Time in Small-Breed Dogs Undergoing Amputation for Appendicular Osteosarcoma. Veterinary and Comparative Oncology, https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.13041

Adjuvant chemotherapy is a well-established treatment for large-breed dogs with appendicular osteosarcoma; however, it is unclear if it improves outcomes in small-breed dogs due to limited focused studies. This retrospective study aimed to investigat... Read More about Adjuvant Chemotherapy Is Associated With Prolonged Survival Time in Small-Breed Dogs Undergoing Amputation for Appendicular Osteosarcoma.

Intracardiac lymphoma in a cat: Diagnosis and response to chemotherapy treatment (2025)
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Lappalainen, M., Fuentes, V., Sargent, J., & Desmas-Bazelle, I. (2025). Intracardiac lymphoma in a cat: Diagnosis and response to chemotherapy treatment. Vet Record Case Reports, https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.1084

A three-year-old female cat presented for further investigations for pleural effusion following a short period of weight loss, lethargy and hyporexia. A computed tomography scan and echocardiography showed a right atrial wall mass, of which cytology... Read More about Intracardiac lymphoma in a cat: Diagnosis and response to chemotherapy treatment.

Broiler farming and antibiotic use through an agency theory lens. A case study from West Bengal, India (2025)
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Hennessey, M., Samanta, I., Fournie, G., Quaife, M., Gautham, M., Paleje, H., Kumaravel, P., Biswas, R., & Alarcon, P. (2025). Broiler farming and antibiotic use through an agency theory lens. A case study from West Bengal, India. PLoS ONE, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0314090

Chicken meat (broiler) production is a rapidly growing livestock sector in India and one dominated by contract farming. Studies have reported high levels of antibiotic use in Indian broiler farms which is concerning given this is one of the driving f... Read More about Broiler farming and antibiotic use through an agency theory lens. A case study from West Bengal, India.

Holocord syringomyelia in 18 dogs (2025)
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Douralidou, D., Mari, L., Wyatt, S., Minguez, J., Fernandez, P., Anselmi, C., & Posporis, C. (2025). Holocord syringomyelia in 18 dogs. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 11, https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2024.1514441

Holocord syringomyelia (HSM) is characterized by a continuous spinal cord cavitation along its entire length and is currently poorly documented in dogs. This retrospective multicentric case series investigates the clinical and MRI findings in 18 dogs... Read More about Holocord syringomyelia in 18 dogs.

Postoperative tibial plateau angle changes and their influence on ground reaction forces 6 months after TPLO: a prospective study (2025)
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Volz, F., Eberle, D., Kornmayer, M., Klever, J., & Meyer-Lindenberg, A. (2025). Postoperative tibial plateau angle changes and their influence on ground reaction forces 6 months after TPLO: a prospective study. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 11, https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2024.1506848

Objectives: The objectives of the study were to investigate the association between change in postoperative (post-op) tibial plateau angle (TPA) in dogs and cranial cruciate ligament disease (CCLD) after tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) durin... Read More about Postoperative tibial plateau angle changes and their influence on ground reaction forces 6 months after TPLO: a prospective study.

Single-cell atlas of the pregnant equine endometrium before and after implantation† (2025)
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Jaworska, J., Tobolski, D., Salem, S., Kahler, A., Woclawek-Potocka, I., & de Mestre, A. (2025). Single-cell atlas of the pregnant equine endometrium before and after implantation†. Biology of Reproduction, https://doi.org/10.1093/biolre/ioaf004

Embryo implantation in the mare occurs just over one month after fertilization, coinciding with the production of chorionic gonadotropin. The factors that regulate this late implantation in the mare, and whether they are unique to horses or shared wi... Read More about Single-cell atlas of the pregnant equine endometrium before and after implantation†.

Can biosecurity on farms reduce bovine tuberculosis risks in cattle in England? A review of observational and literature‐based evidence (2025)
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Voller, C., Perrin, L. D., Gibbens, J. C., Donnelly, C. A., Delahay, R. J., Heasman, L., Vial, F., Prosser, A., Heard, J., Robertson, A., Brunton, L., Enticott, G., & Downs, S. H. (2025). Can biosecurity on farms reduce bovine tuberculosis risks in cattle in England? A review of observational and literature‐based evidence. Veterinary Record, 196(1), https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.4912

Background
Bovine tuberculosis (TB) is a burden to cattle farming in Great Britain. Poor biosecurity has been identified as contributing to the epidemic.

Methods
We conducted a systematic review of epidemiological studies published in the scient... Read More about Can biosecurity on farms reduce bovine tuberculosis risks in cattle in England? A review of observational and literature‐based evidence.