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Transverse sectioning in the evaluation of skin biopsy specimens from alopecic dogs. (2020)
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Bond, R., Hendricks, A., Patterson-Kane, J., Stevens, K., & Brooks Brownlie, H. W. (2020). Transverse sectioning in the evaluation of skin biopsy specimens from alopecic dogs. Journal of Small Animal Practice,

Transverse sectioning of skin biopsy specimens has revolutionised assessment of human alopecia by demonstration of every hair in each specimen, allowing quantitative evaluation of follicular activity. Since only vertical sectioning is performed routi... Read More about Transverse sectioning in the evaluation of skin biopsy specimens from alopecic dogs..

Integrating Genetic and Genomic Analyses of Combined Health Data Across Ecotypes to Improve Disease Resistance in Indigenous African Chickens (2020)
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Banos, G., Lindsay, V., Desta, T. T., Bettridge, J., Sanchez-Molano, E., Vallejo-Trujillo, A., …Psifidi, A. (2020). Integrating Genetic and Genomic Analyses of Combined Health Data Across Ecotypes to Improve Disease Resistance in Indigenous African Chickens. Frontiers in Genetics, 11, 543890

Poultry play an important role in the agriculture of many African countries. The majority of chickens in sub-Saharan Africa are indigenous, raised in villages under semi-scavenging conditions. Vaccinations and biosecurity measures rarely apply, and i... Read More about Integrating Genetic and Genomic Analyses of Combined Health Data Across Ecotypes to Improve Disease Resistance in Indigenous African Chickens.

Corneo‐limbo‐conjunctival transposition to treat deep and perforating corneal ulcers in dogs: A review of 418 eyes and corneal clarity scoring in 111 eyes (2020)
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Cebrian, P., Escanilla, N., Lowe, R. C., Dawson, C., & Sanchez, R. F. (2020). Corneo‐limbo‐conjunctival transposition to treat deep and perforating corneal ulcers in dogs: A review of 418 eyes and corneal clarity scoring in 111 eyes. Veterinary Ophthalmology,

Purpose To report surgical and corneal clarity scores (CCSs) of corneo‐limbo‐conjunctival transpositions (CLCTs) in a large number of canine cases. Methods Retrospective review of records that underwent CLCT to repair deep ulcers or perforat... Read More about Corneo‐limbo‐conjunctival transposition to treat deep and perforating corneal ulcers in dogs: A review of 418 eyes and corneal clarity scoring in 111 eyes.

Classification of Intervertebral Disc Disease (2020)
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Fenn, J., Olby, N. J., & The Canine Spinal Cord Injury Consortium (CANSORT-SCI), . (2020). Classification of Intervertebral Disc Disease. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7, 579025

Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) has been recognized in dogs since the 1800s, when the first descriptions of extruded disc material within the vertebral canal were published. In the intervening time our understanding of intervertebral disc patholog... Read More about Classification of Intervertebral Disc Disease.

The association of bacteriuria with survival and disease progression in cats with azotemic chronic kidney disease (2020)
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Hindar, C., Chang, Y. M., Syme, H. M., & Jepson, R. E. (2020). The association of bacteriuria with survival and disease progression in cats with azotemic chronic kidney disease. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine,

Background Cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have an increased prevalence of positive urine cultures (PUC). Limited information is available regarding the prognosis of cats with CKD and concurrent PUC. Objective To determine the associa... Read More about The association of bacteriuria with survival and disease progression in cats with azotemic chronic kidney disease.

A case of verminous mastitis in a mare (2020)
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Gratwick, Z., Frean, J., Plessis, D., Hewetson, M., & Schwan, V. (2020). A case of verminous mastitis in a mare. Equine Veterinary Education,

This report describes bilateral mammary gland infection with a previously unidentified Cephalobus species of nematode. Only one previous case of verminous mastitis due to a Cephalobus species has been reported, pre‐dating the widespread use of molecu... Read More about A case of verminous mastitis in a mare.

An evaluation of Henderson's nursing needs model and how it can be adapted for use in veterinary nursing (2020)
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Wallace, A., & Jones, M. (2020). An evaluation of Henderson's nursing needs model and how it can be adapted for use in veterinary nursing. https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2020.11.8.340

Henderson's nursing needs model is a nursing model of care that is used in human nursing. It is based on 14 fundamental needs that are said to involve every aspect of the patient. Henderson believes that if nursing interventions use these 14 fundamen... Read More about An evaluation of Henderson's nursing needs model and how it can be adapted for use in veterinary nursing.

Development of International Learning Outcomes for Shelter Medicine in Veterinary Education: A Delphi Approach (2020)
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Stavisky, J., Watson, B., Dean, R., Merritt, B., van der Leij, W., & Serlin, R. (2020). Development of International Learning Outcomes for Shelter Medicine in Veterinary Education: A Delphi Approach. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education,

Shelter medicine is a veterinary discipline of growing importance. Formally accepted as a clinical specialty in the USA in 2014, the practice of shelter medicine worldwide is expanding. As a topic in veterinary pre-registration (undergraduate) educat... Read More about Development of International Learning Outcomes for Shelter Medicine in Veterinary Education: A Delphi Approach.

Comparison of surgical indications and short- and long-term complications in 56 cats undergoing perineal, transpelvic or prepubic urethrostomy (2020)
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Seneviratne, M., Stamenova, P., & Lee, K. (2020). Comparison of surgical indications and short- and long-term complications in 56 cats undergoing perineal, transpelvic or prepubic urethrostomy. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 1098612X2095903. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X20959032

Objectives The aim of this study was to compare indications, complications and mortality rates for perineal urethrostomy (PU), transpelvic urethrostomy (TPU) and prepubic urethrostomy (PPU). Methods A retrospective review of, and follow-up owner... Read More about Comparison of surgical indications and short- and long-term complications in 56 cats undergoing perineal, transpelvic or prepubic urethrostomy.

Presumed optic neuritis of non‐infectious origin in dogs treated with immunosuppressive medication: 28 dogs (2000‐2015) (2020)
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Bedos, L., Tetas, R., Crespo, V., & Shea, A. (2020). Presumed optic neuritis of non‐infectious origin in dogs treated with immunosuppressive medication: 28 dogs (2000‐2015). Journal of Small Animal Practice,

Objective To describe the clinical findings, magnetic resonance imaging features, management and outcome of canine cases with presumed optic neuritis of non‐infectious origin that were presented to a UK referral centre from January 2000 to Decembe... Read More about Presumed optic neuritis of non‐infectious origin in dogs treated with immunosuppressive medication: 28 dogs (2000‐2015).

Prospective observational study of the use of omeprazole and maropitant citrate in veterinary specialist care (2020)
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McCormack, R., Olley, L., Glanemann, B., & Swann, J. W. (2020). Prospective observational study of the use of omeprazole and maropitant citrate in veterinary specialist care. Scientific Reports, 10(1), https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-72950-3

The proton pump inhibitor omeprazole is administered to dogs with gastroduodenal ulceration or oesophagitis, whereas the neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist maropitant citrate is licensed as an antiemetic drug. In people, omeprazole is overprescribed in... Read More about Prospective observational study of the use of omeprazole and maropitant citrate in veterinary specialist care.

CT findings in dogs with gastric malposition: 6 cases (2016-2019). (2020)
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White, C., Dirrig, H., & Fitzgerald, E. (2020). CT findings in dogs with gastric malposition: 6 cases (2016-2019). Journal of Small Animal Practice, 61(12), 766-771. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13234

To describe the computed tomographic (CT) findings of gastric malposition in a group of dogs with suspected chronic gastric instability. A multicentre retrospective study of CT studies of dogs with abnormal gastric position in the absence of clinical... Read More about CT findings in dogs with gastric malposition: 6 cases (2016-2019)..

Diagnosis and treatment of a caecal mucocoele in a dog (2020)
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McKenna, M., Suárez‐Bonnet, A., Smith, K., & Stewart, S. (2020). Diagnosis and treatment of a caecal mucocoele in a dog. Journal of Small Animal Practice,

An 11‐year‐old male intact Staffordshire Bull terrier was referred for diabetic ketoacidosis. Abdominal ultrasonographic examination revealed a 5 cm × 2 cm intraluminal caecal mass‐like structure. Exploratory laparotomy and typhlectomy were subsequen... Read More about Diagnosis and treatment of a caecal mucocoele in a dog.

Isolation of dermatophytes from dogs and cats in the South of England between 1991 and 2017 (2020)
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Long, S., Carveth, H., Chang, Y. M., O’Neill, D., & Bond, R. (2020). Isolation of dermatophytes from dogs and cats in the South of England between 1991 and 2017. Veterinary Record, vetrec-2020

Background Since the epidemiology of canine and feline dermatophytosis might evolve in response to chronological, sociological and ecological factors, the authors studied the occurrence of dermatophyte pathogens over 27 years subsequent to the last m... Read More about Isolation of dermatophytes from dogs and cats in the South of England between 1991 and 2017.

Arteriovenous Malformation of the Tongue Resulting in Recurrent Severe Hemorrhage in a Young Dog (2020)
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Seneviratne, M., Longue, C., Harrington, N., & Bristow, P. (2020). Arteriovenous Malformation of the Tongue Resulting in Recurrent Severe Hemorrhage in a Young Dog

An 8 mo old male entire beagle was presented to the emergency and critical care service following several severe bleeding episodes from the oral cavity. Oral examination revealed a purple, spongy, pulsatile lesion on the rostral two-thirds of the ton... Read More about Arteriovenous Malformation of the Tongue Resulting in Recurrent Severe Hemorrhage in a Young Dog.

The impact of horse age, sex and number of riders on horse performance in British Eventing horse trials (2020)
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Hanousek, K., Salavati, M., & Dunkel, B. (2020). The impact of horse age, sex and number of riders on horse performance in British Eventing horse trials. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 103250

Background Limited research has been undertaken to determine the impact of horse age, sex and number of riders on horse performance in British Eventing (BE) horse trials. Improved understanding of this can aid professionals in planning a competition... Read More about The impact of horse age, sex and number of riders on horse performance in British Eventing horse trials.

Clinical reasoning in canine cervical hyperaesthesia: which presenting features are important? (2020)
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Grapes, N., Packer, R., & De Decker, S. (2020). Clinical reasoning in canine cervical hyperaesthesia: which presenting features are important?. Veterinary Record,

Background To evaluate whether clinical features from the history, presentation, physical and neurological examination of dogs with cervical hyperaesthesia are statistically predictive of the underlying diagnosis. Methods Two hundred and ninety-... Read More about Clinical reasoning in canine cervical hyperaesthesia: which presenting features are important?.

Quality of life following mechanical ventilation in dogs and cats (2020)
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Donaldson, R. E., & Barfield, D. (2020). Quality of life following mechanical ventilation in dogs and cats. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care,

Background Mechanical ventilation is frequently performed in small animal critical care medicine with well‐documented survival data; quality of life in these patients following discharge from hospital is unknown. Key findings Owners of patie... Read More about Quality of life following mechanical ventilation in dogs and cats.