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Longitudinal changes in telomere length and associated genetic parameters in dairy cattle analysed using random regression models (2018)
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Seeker, L. A., Ilska, J. J., Psifidi, A., Wilbourn, R. V., Underwood, S. L., Fairlie, J., …Banos, G. (2018). Longitudinal changes in telomere length and associated genetic parameters in dairy cattle analysed using random regression models. PLoS ONE, 13(2), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0192864

Telomeres cap the ends of linear chromosomes and shorten with age in many organisms. In humans short telomeres have been linked to morbidity and mortality. With the accumulation of longitudinal datasets the focus shifts from investigating telomere le... Read More about Longitudinal changes in telomere length and associated genetic parameters in dairy cattle analysed using random regression models.

Focus on the Role of D-serine and D-amino Acid Oxidase in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/Motor Neuron Disease (ALS) (2018)
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Kondori, N. R., Paul, P., Robbins, J. P., Liu, K., Hildyard, J. C. W., Wells, D. J., & De Belleroche, J. S. (2018). Focus on the Role of D-serine and D-amino Acid Oxidase in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/Motor Neuron Disease (ALS). Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, 5(8), https://doi.org/10.3389/fmolb.2018.00008

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus has been circulating in Vietnam since 2003, while outbreaks of HPAI H5N6 virus are more recent, having only been reported since 2014. Although the spatial distribution of H5N1 outbreaks and risk fac... Read More about Focus on the Role of D-serine and D-amino Acid Oxidase in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/Motor Neuron Disease (ALS).

Isolation and identification of Acinetobacter spp. from healthy canine skin (2018)
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Mitchell, K. E., Turton, J. F., & Lloyd, D. H. (2018). Isolation and identification of Acinetobacter spp. from healthy canine skin. Veterinary Dermatology, 29(3), 240+. https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.12528

Acinetobacter species can exhibit widespread resistance to antimicrobial agents. They are already recognized as important nosocomial pathogens of humans, but are becoming increasingly recognized in opportunistic infections of animals. This study aime... Read More about Isolation and identification of Acinetobacter spp. from healthy canine skin.

Therapeutic efficacy of microtube-embedded chondroitinase ABC in a canine clinical model of spinal cord injury (2018)
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Hu, H. Z., Granger, N., Pai, S. B., Bellamkonda, R. V., & Jeffery, N. D. (2018). Therapeutic efficacy of microtube-embedded chondroitinase ABC in a canine clinical model of spinal cord injury. Brain, 141, 1017-1027. https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/awy007

Many hundreds of thousands of people around the world are living with the long-term consequences of spinal cord injury and they need effective new therapies. Laboratory research in experimental animals has identified a large number of potentially tra... Read More about Therapeutic efficacy of microtube-embedded chondroitinase ABC in a canine clinical model of spinal cord injury.

Prospective evaluation of a protocol for transitioning porcine lente insulintreated diabetic cats to human recombinant protamine zinc insulin (2018)
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Gostelow, R., Hazuchova, K., Scudder, C., Forcada, Y., Church, D. B., & Niessen, S. J. M. (2018). Prospective evaluation of a protocol for transitioning porcine lente insulintreated diabetic cats to human recombinant protamine zinc insulin. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 20(2), 114-121. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X17697482

Objectives The objective was to evaluate a nadir-led protocol for transitioning porcine lente insulin suspension (PLIS)-treated diabetic cats onto human recombinant protamine zinc insulin (PZIR). Methods Recently diagnosed (

Abdominal trauma in dogs 2. management (2018)
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Cortellini, S., & Humm, K. R. (2018). Abdominal trauma in dogs 2. management. In Practice, 40, 2-10. https://doi.org/10.1136/inp.k51

Trauma represents a big challenge for emergency doctors both in human and veterinary medicine. There have been great advancements in trauma medicine in people and these often provide an inspiration for veterinary surgeons. However, the vast differenc... Read More about Abdominal trauma in dogs 2. management.

Feline primary erythrocytosis: a multicentre case series of 18 cats (2018)
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Darcy, H., Simpson, K., Gajanayake, I., Seth, M., McGrotty, Y., Szladovits, B., & Glanemann, B. (2018). Feline primary erythrocytosis: a multicentre case series of 18 cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X17750333

A retrospective multicentre case series of feline primary erythrocytosis (PE) was evaluated. The aim was to gain better understanding of disease presentation and progression to guide management and prognostication. Case records were assessed for evid... Read More about Feline primary erythrocytosis: a multicentre case series of 18 cats.

Molecular Identification of Eimeria Species in Broiler Chickens in Trinidad, West Indies (2018)
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Brown, J. A., Blake, D. P., Beard, J., Beharry, A., Serrette, L., Soleyn, A., …Oura, C. (2018). Molecular Identification of Eimeria Species in Broiler Chickens in Trinidad, West Indies. Veterinary Sciences, 22(5), 1. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci5010012

Coccidiosis is an intestinal disease of chickens of major economic importance to broiler industries worldwide. Species of coccidia found in chickens include Eimeria acervulina, Eimeria brunetti, Eimeria maxima, Eimeria mitis, Eimeria necatrix, Eimeri... Read More about Molecular Identification of Eimeria Species in Broiler Chickens in Trinidad, West Indies.

Ventral Slot Surgery to Manage Cervical Intervertebral Disc Disease in Three Cats (2018)
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Crawford, A. H., Cappello, R., Alexander, A., & De Decker, S. (2018). Ventral Slot Surgery to Manage Cervical Intervertebral Disc Disease in Three Cats. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 31(1), 71-76. https://doi.org/10.3415/vcot-17-05-0074

This is a retrospective case series evaluating client-owned cats undergoing a ventral slot surgical procedure to manage cervical intervertebral disc disease (n = 3).

The effect of electromagnetic fields on postoperative pain and locomotor recovery in dogs with acute, severe thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion: a randomized placebo-controlled, prospective clinical trial. (2018)
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Zidan, N., Fenn, J., Griffith, E., Early, P., Mariani, C. L., Munana, K. R., …Olby, N. J. (2018). The effect of electromagnetic fields on postoperative pain and locomotor recovery in dogs with acute, severe thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion: a randomized placebo-controlled, prospective clinical trial. Journal of Neurotrauma, 35(15), https://doi.org/10.1089/neu.2017.5485

Spinal cord injury (SCI) due to acute intervertebral disc extrusions (IVDE) is common in dogs and is treated by surgical decompression. Dogs with sensorimotor complete injuries have an incomplete recovery. Pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) reduce... Read More about The effect of electromagnetic fields on postoperative pain and locomotor recovery in dogs with acute, severe thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion: a randomized placebo-controlled, prospective clinical trial..

Evaluation of the influence of kyphosis and scoliosis on intervertebral disc extrusion in French bulldogs (2018)
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De Souza, M. C. C. M. I., Ryan, R., Ter Haar, G., Packer, R. M. A., Volk, H. A., & De Decker, S. (2018). Evaluation of the influence of kyphosis and scoliosis on intervertebral disc extrusion in French bulldogs. BMC Veterinary Research, 14, 5. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-017-1316-9

Although thoracic vertebral malformations with kyphosis and scoliosis are often considered incidental findings on diagnostic imaging studies of screw-tailed brachycephalic breeds, they have been suggested to interfere with spinal biomechanics and int... Read More about Evaluation of the influence of kyphosis and scoliosis on intervertebral disc extrusion in French bulldogs.

Description of a new approach for great auricular and auriculotemporal nerve blocks: A cadaveric study in foxes and dogs (2018)
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Stathopoulou, T., Pinelas, R., Ter Haar, G., Cornelis, I., & Viscasillas, J. (2018). Description of a new approach for great auricular and auriculotemporal nerve blocks: A cadaveric study in foxes and dogs. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 4(2), 91-97. https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.90

Otitis externa is a painful condition that may require surgical intervention in dogs. A balanced analgesia protocol should combine systemic analgesic agents and local anaesthesia techniques. The aim of the study was to find anatomical landmarks for t... Read More about Description of a new approach for great auricular and auriculotemporal nerve blocks: A cadaveric study in foxes and dogs.

Negative effects of epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs on the trainability of dogs with naturally occurring idiopathic epilepsy (2018)
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Packer, R. M. A., McGreevy, P. D., Pergande, A., & Volk, H. A. (2018). Negative effects of epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs on the trainability of dogs with naturally occurring idiopathic epilepsy. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 200, 106-113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2017.11.008

Epilepsy and anti-epileptic drug (AED) treatment have been found to induce or exacerbate underlying cognitive impairments in people, affecting learning ability, attention and memory. Idiopathic epilepsy (IE) is the most common chronic neurological co... Read More about Negative effects of epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs on the trainability of dogs with naturally occurring idiopathic epilepsy.

How useful is abdominal ultrasonography in dogs with diarrhoea? (2018)
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Mapletoft, E. K., Allenspach, K., & Lamb, C. R. (2018). How useful is abdominal ultrasonography in dogs with diarrhoea?. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 59(1), 32-37. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.12780

Retrospective cross‐sectional study based on a referral population of dogs with diarrhoea. Associations between the clinical signs, use of abdominal ultrasonography, results of abdominal ultrasonography and subsequent work‐up were examined. The utili... Read More about How useful is abdominal ultrasonography in dogs with diarrhoea?.

Ultrasonography in the diagnosis and management of cats with ureteral obstruction (2018)
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Lamb, C. R., Cortellini, S., & Halfacree, Z. J. (2018). Ultrasonography in the diagnosis and management of cats with ureteral obstruction. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 20(1), 15-22. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X17694253

This was a retrospective cross-sectional study of cats with azotaemia (serum creatinine >180 μmol/l) that had ultrasonography of the urinary tract, ultrasound images available for review and received treatment for azotaemia. Cats with pre-renal azota... Read More about Ultrasonography in the diagnosis and management of cats with ureteral obstruction.

Plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) concentrations in ponies measured by two different assays suggests seasonal cross reactivity or interference (2018)
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Knowles, E. J., Moreton-Clack, M. C., Shaw, S., Harris, P. A., Elliott, J., & Menzies-Gow, N. J. (2018). Plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) concentrations in ponies measured by two different assays suggests seasonal cross reactivity or interference. Equine Veterinary Journal, 50(5), 672-677. https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.12797