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An Investigation Into The Airway Management Preferences Part 2 (2023)
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Hamilton, L., & Batt-Williams, S. (2023). An Investigation Into The Airway Management Preferences Part 2. Veterinary Nursing Journal,

(Journal only allows 100 words) The aim of this study is to further understand the airway management methods used for cats undergoing elective neutering procedures, in addition to exploring any barriers which prevent endotracheal intubation. The mos... Read More about An Investigation Into The Airway Management Preferences Part 2.

An investigation into the airway management preferences and the barriers towards performing endotracheal intubation in feline patients undergoing elective neutering procedures. Part 1: Literature review. (2023)
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Hamilton, L., & Batt-Williams, S. (2023). An investigation into the airway management preferences and the barriers towards performing endotracheal intubation in feline patients undergoing elective neutering procedures. Part 1: Literature review. Veterinary Nursing Journal,

Airway management is a vital part of the anaesthetic process and crucial to the health and welfare of animals undergoing anaesthetic procedures by delivering oxygen and inhalation agents (Johnson 2009). The current methods available to veterinary pra... Read More about An investigation into the airway management preferences and the barriers towards performing endotracheal intubation in feline patients undergoing elective neutering procedures. Part 1: Literature review..

Resistome profiling reveals transmission dynamics of antimicrobial resistance genes from poultry litter to soil and plant (2023)
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Tripathi, A., Kumar, D., Chavda, P., Rathore, D., Pandit, R., Blake, D., …Dubey, S. (2023). Resistome profiling reveals transmission dynamics of antimicrobial resistance genes from poultry litter to soil and plant. Environmental Pollution, 327, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121517

Poultry farming is a major livelihood in South and Southeast Asian economies where it is undergoing rapid intensification to meet the growing human demand for dietary protein. Intensification of poultry production systems is commonly supported by inc... Read More about Resistome profiling reveals transmission dynamics of antimicrobial resistance genes from poultry litter to soil and plant.

Capturing systematically users' experience of evaluation tools for integrated AMU and AMR surveillance (2023)
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Alban, L., Bordier, M., Häsler, B., Collineau, L., Tomassone, L., Bennani, H., …Sandberg, M. (in press). Capturing systematically users' experience of evaluation tools for integrated AMU and AMR surveillance. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 10, https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2023.1107122

Tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a goal for many countries. Integrated surveillance of antimicrobial use (AMU) and resistance is a prerequisite for effective risk mitigation. Regular evaluation of any surveillance is needed to ensure its ef... Read More about Capturing systematically users' experience of evaluation tools for integrated AMU and AMR surveillance.

Associations Between Dog Breed and Clinical Features of Mammary Epithelial Neoplasia in Bitches: an Epidemiological Study of Submissions to a Single Diagnostic Pathology Centre Between 2008–2021 (2023)
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Edmunds, G., Beck, S., Kale, K. U., Spasic, I., O’Neill, D., Brodbelt, D., & Smalley, M. J. (2023). Associations Between Dog Breed and Clinical Features of Mammary Epithelial Neoplasia in Bitches: an Epidemiological Study of Submissions to a Single Diagnostic Pathology Centre Between 2008–2021. Journal of Mammary Gland Biology and Neoplasia, 28(1), https://doi.org/10.1007/s10911-023-09531-3

Mapping chicken production and distribution networks in Vietnam: An analysis of socio-economic factors and their epidemiological significances (2023)
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Thi Dien, N., Thi Minh Khue, N., Ebata, A., Fournié, G., Huyen, L. T. T., Van Dai, N., …Alarcon, P. (2023). Mapping chicken production and distribution networks in Vietnam: An analysis of socio-economic factors and their epidemiological significances. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 214, 105906. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2023.105906

The growing chicken industry in Viet Nam has an increasingly important contribution to the country’s food security, but its development requires careful planning to prevent disease risks. This study characterizes the chicken production and distributi... Read More about Mapping chicken production and distribution networks in Vietnam: An analysis of socio-economic factors and their epidemiological significances.

Formation, Application, and Significance of Chicken Primordial Germ Cells: A Review (2023)
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Zaib, G., Jin, K., Zuo, Q., Habib, M., Zhang, Y., & Li, B. (2023). Formation, Application, and Significance of Chicken Primordial Germ Cells: A Review. Animals, 13(6), https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13061096

Simple Summary The present review illustrates the importance of chicken primordial germ cells to understanding early-stage development for better and more fertile species. By studying early-stage development, we can develop transgenic species to meet... Read More about Formation, Application, and Significance of Chicken Primordial Germ Cells: A Review.

A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY OF CAPTIVE NORTHERN BALD IBIS (GERONTICUS EREMITA), AFRICAN SACRED IBIS (THRESKIORNIS AETHIOPICUS), AND SCARLET IBIS (EUDOCIMUS RUBER) HOUSED AT THE LONDON ZOO FROM 2000 TO 2020 (2023)
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McCreesh, K., Yaffy, D., Spiro, S., Patterson, S., & Guthrie, A. (2023). A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY OF CAPTIVE NORTHERN BALD IBIS (GERONTICUS EREMITA), AFRICAN SACRED IBIS (THRESKIORNIS AETHIOPICUS), AND SCARLET IBIS (EUDOCIMUS RUBER) HOUSED AT THE LONDON ZOO FROM 2000 TO 2020. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 54(1), 94-101. https://doi.org/10.1638/2021-0167

Necropsy (n 1/4 144) and medical (n 1/4 121) records of captive northern bald ibis (NBI; Geronticus eremita), African sacred ibis (ASI; Threskiornis aethiopicus), and scarlet ibis (SCI; Eudocimus ruber) housed at the Zoological Society of London's Lo... Read More about A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY OF CAPTIVE NORTHERN BALD IBIS (GERONTICUS EREMITA), AFRICAN SACRED IBIS (THRESKIORNIS AETHIOPICUS), AND SCARLET IBIS (EUDOCIMUS RUBER) HOUSED AT THE LONDON ZOO FROM 2000 TO 2020.

Brain magnetic resonance imaging in the DE50-MD dog model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy reveals regional reductions in cerebral gray matter (2023)
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Crawford, A. H., Hornby, N. L., De La Fuente, A. G., & Piercy, R. J. (2023). Brain magnetic resonance imaging in the DE50-MD dog model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy reveals regional reductions in cerebral gray matter. BMC Neuroscience, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12868-023-00788-2

Background Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a X-linked disease characterized by severe and progressive muscle weakness, alongside cognitive impairment and a range of neurobehavioral disorders secondary to brain dystrophin deficiency. Duchenne muscular... Read More about Brain magnetic resonance imaging in the DE50-MD dog model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy reveals regional reductions in cerebral gray matter.

Natural Polymeric Composites Derived from Animals, Plants, and Microbes for Vaccine Delivery and Adjuvant Applications: A Review (2023)
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Nordin, A., Husna, S., Ahmad, Z., Nordin, M., Ilyas, R., Azemi, A., …Shaari, R. (2023). Natural Polymeric Composites Derived from Animals, Plants, and Microbes for Vaccine Delivery and Adjuvant Applications: A Review. Gels, 9(3), https://doi.org/10.3390/gels9030227

A key element in ensuring successful immunization is the efficient delivery of vaccines. However, poor immunogenicity and adverse inflammatory immunogenic reactions make the establishment of an efficient vaccine delivery method a challenging task. Th... Read More about Natural Polymeric Composites Derived from Animals, Plants, and Microbes for Vaccine Delivery and Adjuvant Applications: A Review.

Evaluation of serum biomarkers C-reactive protein and albumin in diagnostics of primary immune-mediated polyarthritis in dogs. (2023)
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Bayer, K., Jasensky, A., Merle, R., Weber, C., Muller, E., & Kohn, B. (2023). Evaluation of serum biomarkers C-reactive protein and albumin in diagnostics of primary immune-mediated polyarthritis in dogs. Kleintierpraxis, 68(3), 116-126. https://doi.org/10.2377/0023-2076-68-116

Introduction: Canine primary (idiopathic) immune-mediated polyarthritis (IPA) is a non-infectious inflammatory joint disease, characterized by synovitis and commonly accompanied by systemic signs of disease. Acute phase proteins are used for diagnosi... Read More about Evaluation of serum biomarkers C-reactive protein and albumin in diagnostics of primary immune-mediated polyarthritis in dogs..

Short-Term Microplastic Exposure Impairs Cognition in Hermit Crabs (2023)
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Crump, A., Aiken, C., Cunningham, E., & Arnott, G. (2023). Short-Term Microplastic Exposure Impairs Cognition in Hermit Crabs. Animals, 13(6), https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13061055

We tested whether acute microplastic exposure impacts information gathering and processing (cognition) in hermit crabs (Pagurus bernhardus). For five days, we kept 51 hermit crabs in tanks containing either polyethylene microspheres (n = 27) or no pl... Read More about Short-Term Microplastic Exposure Impairs Cognition in Hermit Crabs.

Evolution of tetraspanin antigens in the zoonotic Asian blood fluke Schistosoma japonicum (2023)
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Parsons, D., Walker, A., Emery, A., Webster, J., & Lawton, S. (2023). Evolution of tetraspanin antigens in the zoonotic Asian blood fluke Schistosoma japonicum. Parasites and Vectors, 16(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05706-3

BackgroundDespite successful control efforts in China over the past 60 years, zoonotic schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma japonicum remains a threat with transmission ongoing and the risk of localised resurgences prompting calls for a novel integr... Read More about Evolution of tetraspanin antigens in the zoonotic Asian blood fluke Schistosoma japonicum.

Affective trajectories: Are hens influenced by positive and negative changes in their living conditions? (2023)
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Paul, E., Browne, W., Mendl, M., Caplen, G., Held, S., Trevarthen, A., & Nicol, C. (2023). Affective trajectories: Are hens influenced by positive and negative changes in their living conditions?. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2023.105883

Most studies of the effects of housing and husbandry on animals’ affective states and welfare investigate the impact of stable living conditions, comparing for example, animals living in enriched environments with those living in non-enriched ones. C... Read More about Affective trajectories: Are hens influenced by positive and negative changes in their living conditions?.

Antioxidants and Oxidants in Boar Spermatozoa and Their Surrounding Environment Are Associated with AMPK Activation during Liquid Storage (2023)
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Li, J., Zhao, W., Zhu, J., Ju, H., Liang, M., Wang, S., …Liu, Z. (2023). Antioxidants and Oxidants in Boar Spermatozoa and Their Surrounding Environment Are Associated with AMPK Activation during Liquid Storage. Veterinary Sciences, 10(3), https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10030214

Simple Summary Liquid storage of boar semen at 17 degrees C is a conventional method used for artificial insemination in pig reproduction. During storage, boar sperm quality continuously decreases with time, which compromises the field results after... Read More about Antioxidants and Oxidants in Boar Spermatozoa and Their Surrounding Environment Are Associated with AMPK Activation during Liquid Storage.

Single-step genome-wide association analyses of claw horn lesions in Holstein cattle using linear and threshold models (2023)
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Li, B., Barden, M., Kapsona, V., Sanchez-Molano, E., Anagnostopoulos, A., Griffiths, B., …Banos, G. (2023). Single-step genome-wide association analyses of claw horn lesions in Holstein cattle using linear and threshold models. Genetics Selection Evolution, 55(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12711-023-00784-4

BackgroundLameness in dairy cattle is primarily caused by foot lesions including the claw horn lesions (CHL) of sole haemorrhage (SH), sole ulcers (SU), and white line disease (WL). This study investigated the genetic architecture of the three CHL ba... Read More about Single-step genome-wide association analyses of claw horn lesions in Holstein cattle using linear and threshold models.