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One health in regenerative medicine: report on the second Havemeyer symposium on regenerative medicine in horses (2020)
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Fortier, L. A., Goodrich, L. R., Ribitsch, I., Schnabel, L. V., Shepard, D. O., Watts, A. E., & Whealands Smith, R. K. (2020). One health in regenerative medicine: report on the second Havemeyer symposium on regenerative medicine in horses. Regenerative Medicine, 15(6), 1775-1787. https://doi.org/10.2217/rme-2019-0143

Regenerative medicine is commonly used in human and equine athletes. Potential therapies include culture expanded stem cells, stromal vascular fraction of adipose tissue, platelet-rich plasma, bone marrow concentrate, or autologous conditioned serum.... Read More about One health in regenerative medicine: report on the second Havemeyer symposium on regenerative medicine in horses.

Effect of scan plane and arthrography on visibility and inter-observer agreement of the equine distal sesamoidean impar ligament on magnetic resonance images (2020)
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Berner, D., Mader, D., Groß, C., & Gerlach, K. (2020). Effect of scan plane and arthrography on visibility and inter-observer agreement of the equine distal sesamoidean impar ligament on magnetic resonance images. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 103227. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2020.103227

In magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations, moderate to severe changes of the distal sesamoidean impar ligament (DSIL) were found in horses with lameness localized to their feet. Histologic abnormalities were detected more commonly in lame hors... Read More about Effect of scan plane and arthrography on visibility and inter-observer agreement of the equine distal sesamoidean impar ligament on magnetic resonance images.

Investigation of factors affecting recruitment and retention in the UK veterinary profession (2020)
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Hagen, J., Weller, R., Mair, T., & Kinnison, T. (2020). Investigation of factors affecting recruitment and retention in the UK veterinary profession. Veterinary Record,

Background Recruitment and retention is currently of major concern and resulted in the veterinary profession being returned to the UK’s Shortage Occupation List in 2019. Methods An online questionnaire of veterinary employees and employers investi... Read More about Investigation of factors affecting recruitment and retention in the UK veterinary profession.

Hereditary cataract in the Bengal cat in Poland (2020)
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Kucharczyk, N., Cislo-Pakuluk, A., Stefanowicz, P., & Bedford, P. (2020). Hereditary cataract in the Bengal cat in Poland. BMC Veterinary Research, 16(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-020-02517-x

Background: This paper reports the significant prevalence of a presumed hereditary cataract in the Bengal cat breed in Poland. The nuclear part of the lens is affected and previous reports from Sweden and France for this type of feline cataract sugge... Read More about Hereditary cataract in the Bengal cat in Poland.

The gut microbiome in dogs with congestive heart failure: a pilot study (2020)
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Seo, J., Matthewman, L., Xia, D., Wilshaw, J., Chang, Y., & Connolly, D. (2020). The gut microbiome in dogs with congestive heart failure: a pilot study. Scientific Reports, 10(1), https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-70826-0

Compromised gut health and dysbiosis in people with heart failure has received a great deal of attention over the last decade. Whether dogs with heart failure have a similar dysbiosis pattern to what is described in people is currently unknown. We hy... Read More about The gut microbiome in dogs with congestive heart failure: a pilot study.

Large Animal Models in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering: To Do or Not to Do (2020)
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Ribitsch, I., Baptista, P. M., Lange-Consiglio, A., Melotti, L., Patruno, M., Jenner, F., …Penning, L. C. (2020). Large Animal Models in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering: To Do or Not to Do. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 8,

Rapid developments in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering has witnessed an increasing drive toward clinical translation of breakthrough technologies. However, the progression of promising preclinical data to achieve successful clinical marke... Read More about Large Animal Models in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering: To Do or Not to Do.

Science in brief: The role of the glycocalyx in critical ill patients with reference to the horse (2020)
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Bettina, D. (2020). Science in brief: The role of the glycocalyx in critical ill patients with reference to the horse. Equine Veterinary Journal,

The glycocalyx, a gel-like layer covering the luminal surface of vascular endothelial cells has several key functions in maintaining homeostasis in the vasculature. Interest in the glycocalyx has significantly increased in the last decades and damage... Read More about Science in brief: The role of the glycocalyx in critical ill patients with reference to the horse.

Seizure activity following atracurium continuous rate infusion in three mechanically ventilated juvenile dogs (2020)
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Donaldson, R. E., Cortellini, S., & Humm, K. (2020). Seizure activity following atracurium continuous rate infusion in three mechanically ventilated juvenile dogs. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.12989

Objective To describe patient recovery in dogs that had undergone mechanical ventilation (MV) and received atracurium as a continuous rate infusion (CRI). Case series summary Three dogs were treated with atracurium CRI while mechanically ven... Read More about Seizure activity following atracurium continuous rate infusion in three mechanically ventilated juvenile dogs.

Vestibular disease in dogs under UK primary veterinary care: Epidemiology and clinical management (2020)
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Radulescu, S. M., Humm, K., Eramanis, L. M., Volk, H. A., Church, D. B., Brodbelt, D., & O'Neill, D. G. (2020). Vestibular disease in dogs under UK primary veterinary care: Epidemiology and clinical management. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 34(5), 1993-2004. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15869

Background Vestibular disease (VD), central or peripheral, can be a dramatic primary‐care presentation. Current literature describes mostly dogs examined in referral centers. Hypothesis/Objectives Describe the prevalence, presentation, clini... Read More about Vestibular disease in dogs under UK primary veterinary care: Epidemiology and clinical management.

Vestibular disease in dogs under UK primary veterinary care: Epidemiology and clinical management (2020)
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Radulescu, S. M., Humm, K., Eramanis, L. M., Volk, H. A., Church, D. B., Brodbelt, D., & O'Neill, D. G. (2020). Vestibular disease in dogs under UK primary veterinary care: Epidemiology and clinical management. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15869

Background Vestibular disease (VD), central or peripheral, can be a dramatic primary‐care presentation. Current literature describes mostly dogs examined in referral centers. Hypothesis/Objectives Describe the prevalence, presentation, clini... Read More about Vestibular disease in dogs under UK primary veterinary care: Epidemiology and clinical management.

Prognostic indicators of short-term outcome in dogs undergoing surgery for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (2020)
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Seneviratne, M., Kaye, B. M., & Ter Haar, G. (2020). Prognostic indicators of short-term outcome in dogs undergoing surgery for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. Veterinary Record, vetrec-2019

Background The aims of this study were to assess the impact of epidemiological variables, severity of presurgical respiratory signs, diagnostic findings from pharyngeal and laryngeal examination using a new grading scheme and CT scan images, on posts... Read More about Prognostic indicators of short-term outcome in dogs undergoing surgery for brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome.

Is there a link between bacteriuria and a reversible encephalopathy in dogs and cats? (2020)
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Crawford, A. (2020). Is there a link between bacteriuria and a reversible encephalopathy in dogs and cats?. Journal of Small Animal Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13178

Bacteriuria has been associated with abnormal neurological status in humans, particularly the geriatric population. In this report, we review 11 cases (7 dogs and 4 cats) that support an association between bacteriuria and abnormal neurological statu... Read More about Is there a link between bacteriuria and a reversible encephalopathy in dogs and cats?.

Echocardiographic, morphometric and biomarker changes in female cats followed from 6 to 24 months of life (2020)
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van Hoek, I., Laxalde, J., Connolly, D., Rush, J., & Freeman, L. (2020). Echocardiographic, morphometric and biomarker changes in female cats followed from 6 to 24 months of life. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 1098612X2094368. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X20943684

Objectives The aim of the study was to evaluate cardiac size and early growth through echocardiographic, bodyweight (BW), body condition score (BCS), morphometric and biomarker changes in cats followed from 6 to 24 months of age. Methods Twenty-... Read More about Echocardiographic, morphometric and biomarker changes in female cats followed from 6 to 24 months of life.

Prednisolone-induced diabetes mellitus in the cat: a historical cohort (2020)
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Nerhagen, S., Moberg, H., Boge, G., & Glanemann, B. (2020). Prednisolone-induced diabetes mellitus in the cat: a historical cohort. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 1098612X2094352. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612x20943522

Objectives Prednisolone is a commonly used drug in cats and potential adverse effects include hyperglycaemia and diabetes mellitus. The aims of this study were to evaluate the frequency and investigate potential predisposing risk factors for the dev... Read More about Prednisolone-induced diabetes mellitus in the cat: a historical cohort.

Presumed generalised seizure following caudal epidural administration of morphine and detomidine in a pony (2020)
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Tallon, R., McMillan, M., Ho, N., & Dunkel, B. (2020). Presumed generalised seizure following caudal epidural administration of morphine and detomidine in a pony. Equine Veterinary Education, https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.13342

A 9‐year‐old show pony mare became acutely lame following removal of a bone sequestrum of the distal phalanx of the right thoracic limb. The mare also suffered from ongoing right dorsal colitis secondary to previous long‐term nonsteroidal anti‐inflam... Read More about Presumed generalised seizure following caudal epidural administration of morphine and detomidine in a pony.

Incidence and risk factors for surgical glove perforation in small animal ophthalmic surgery (2020)
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Massidda, P. A., Diaz, J., Tetas Pont, R., Grundon, R., Corletto, F., & Blacklock, B. (2020). Incidence and risk factors for surgical glove perforation in small animal ophthalmic surgery. Veterinary Ophthalmology, https://doi.org/10.1111/vop.12805

Objective: To determine the incidence of perforation of surgical gloves and identify associated risk factors that contribute to glove perforation in small animal ophthalmic surgery. Study design: Observational cohort study. Sample population: Sur... Read More about Incidence and risk factors for surgical glove perforation in small animal ophthalmic surgery.

Single-transcript multiplex in situ hybridisation reveals unique patterns of dystrophin isoform expression in the developing mammalian embryo (2020)
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Hildyard, J. C. W., Crawford, A. H., Rawson, F., Riddell, D. O., Harron, R. C. M., & Piercy, R. J. (2020). Single-transcript multiplex in situ hybridisation reveals unique patterns of dystrophin isoform expression in the developing mammalian embryo. Wellcome Open Research, 5, 76. https://doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15762.2

Background: The dystrophin gene has multiple isoforms: full-length dystrophin (dp427) is principally known for its expression in skeletal and cardiac muscle, but is also expressed in the brain, and several internal promoters give rise to shorter, N-t... Read More about Single-transcript multiplex in situ hybridisation reveals unique patterns of dystrophin isoform expression in the developing mammalian embryo.

Responsible antimicrobial use in critically ill adult horses (2020)
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Dunkel, B. (2020). Responsible antimicrobial use in critically ill adult horses. Equine Veterinary Education, https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.13334

Due to increasing antimicrobial resistance, pressure on veterinarians is mounting to adhere to responsible use of antimicrobial drugs. Antimicrobials are frequently included in the treatment of systemically ill horses due to the strong likelihood of... Read More about Responsible antimicrobial use in critically ill adult horses.

Traumatic skull fractures in dogs and cats: A comparative analysis of neurological and computed tomographic features (2020)
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Amengual‐Batle, P., José‐López, R., Durand, A., Czopowicz, M., Beltran, E., Guevar, J., …Gutierrez‐Quintana, R. (2020). Traumatic skull fractures in dogs and cats: A comparative analysis of neurological and computed tomographic features. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine,

Background Traumatic skull fractures (TSF) are relatively frequent in dogs and cats, but little information is available regarding their clinical and imaging features. Hypothesis/Objectives To describe the neurological and computed tomograph... Read More about Traumatic skull fractures in dogs and cats: A comparative analysis of neurological and computed tomographic features.