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Epigenetic clock and methylation studies in cats (2021)
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Raj, K., Szladovits, B., Haghani, A., Zoller, J., Li, C., Black, P., …Horvath, S. (2021). Epigenetic clock and methylation studies in cats. GeroScience, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11357-021-00445-8

Human DNA methylation profiles have been used successfully to develop highly accurate biomarkers of aging ("epigenetic clocks"). Although these human epigenetic clocks are not immediately applicable to all species of the animal kingdom, the principle... Read More about Epigenetic clock and methylation studies in cats.

Molecular epidemiology and drug susceptibility profiles of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates from Northern Ghana (2021)
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Acquah, S. K. E., Asare, P., Osei-Wusu, S., Morgan, P., Afum, T., Asandem, D. A., …Yeboah-Manu, D. (2021). Molecular epidemiology and drug susceptibility profiles of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates from Northern Ghana. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 109, 294-303. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2021.07.020

Objective: We conducted a cross-sectional study in the five administrative regions of Northern Ghana to determine the diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) sub/lineages and their susceptibil- ity to isoniazid (INH) and rifampicin (RI... Read More about Molecular epidemiology and drug susceptibility profiles of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates from Northern Ghana.

Do all Coccidia follow the same trafficking rules? (2021)
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Marugan-Hernandez, V., Tomley, F., & Sanchez-Arsuaga, G. (2021). Do all Coccidia follow the same trafficking rules?. Life, https://doi.org/10.3390/life11090909

The Coccidia are a subclass of the Apicomplexa including several genera of protozoan parasites that cause important diseases in humans and animals, with Toxoplasma gondii becoming the ‘model organism’ for research into coccidian molecular and cellula... Read More about Do all Coccidia follow the same trafficking rules?.

The Thrombocytopenic Patient (2021)
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Johnson, A. (in press). The Thrombocytopenic Patient. Academic Medicine,

Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (IMTP) is a life threatening condition and although it is not unheard of in felines, IMTP is seen most commonly in canines (Donoghue, 2019). IMTP is a common disease seen in veterinary medicine and can affect any bree... Read More about The Thrombocytopenic Patient.

Predictors of laminitis development in a cohort of non-laminitic ponies (2021)
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Knowles, E., Elliott, J., Harris, P., Chang, R., & Menzies-Gow, N. (2021). Predictors of laminitis development in a cohort of non-laminitic ponies. Equine Veterinary Journal, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.31_13492

Background: Quantifying the risk of laminitis development requires improvement. Objectives: To identify the most useful physical examination, metabolic and management factors to predict future laminitis development in client-owned, non-laminitic pon... Read More about Predictors of laminitis development in a cohort of non-laminitic ponies.

COVID-19 impact on poultry production and distribution networks in Bangladesh (2021)
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Al Sattar, A., Mahmud, R., Shoieb Mohsin, A., Nahar Chisty, N., Uddin, H., Irin, N., …Hoque, A. (2021). COVID-19 impact on poultry production and distribution networks in Bangladesh. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2021.714649

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected numerous economic sectors across the world, including livestock production. This study investigates how the pandemic has impacted the poultry production and distribution network (PDN), analyses stakeholders... Read More about COVID-19 impact on poultry production and distribution networks in Bangladesh.

Pandemic Puppies: Characterising motivations and behaviours of UK owners who purchased puppies during the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic (2021)
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Packer, R., Brand, C., Belshaw, Z., Pegram, C., Stevens, K., & O'Neill, D. (2021). Pandemic Puppies: Characterising motivations and behaviours of UK owners who purchased puppies during the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic. Animals, 11(9), 2500. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11092500

Attempts to control the spread of coronavirus during the COVID-19 Pandemic included periods of ‘lockdown’ in the UK, where many households spent several months at home with limited external social contact. Data from diverse sources suggest unusually... Read More about Pandemic Puppies: Characterising motivations and behaviours of UK owners who purchased puppies during the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic.

Safety of early postoperative hydrotherapy in dogs undergoing thoracolumbar hemilaminectomy (2021)
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Mojarradi, A., De Decker, S., Backstrom, C., & Bergknut, N. (2021). Safety of early postoperative hydrotherapy in dogs undergoing thoracolumbar hemilaminectomy. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 62(12), 1062-1069. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13412

Objectives Hydrotherapy is a common part of the postoperative care after surgical treatment of thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion in dogs. There are currently no guidelines on when to commence hydrotherapy after surgery. Early hydrotherapy m... Read More about Safety of early postoperative hydrotherapy in dogs undergoing thoracolumbar hemilaminectomy.

A global media analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on chicken meat food systems: Key vulnerabilities and opportunities for building resilience (2021)
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Whatford, L., Chapot, L., Compston, P., Tak, M., Cuevas, S., Garza, M., …Haesler, B. (2021). A global media analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on chicken meat food systems: Key vulnerabilities and opportunities for building resilience. Sustainability, https://doi.org/10.3390/su13169435

Food systems are increasingly under threat, with climate, biological, economic or policy shocks and stressors occurring at an increasing frequency and scale. News articles published globally between December 2019 and April 2020 were collated and anal... Read More about A global media analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on chicken meat food systems: Key vulnerabilities and opportunities for building resilience.

Successful management of aspiration pneumopathy without antimicrobial agents in 14 dogs (2021)
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Humm, K., Greensmith, T., & Cook, S. (2021). Successful management of aspiration pneumopathy without antimicrobial agents in 14 dogs. Journal of Small Animal Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13409

Objectives To describe clinical cases of aspiration pneumonitis and pneumonia in dogs, which were successfully managed without antimicrobials. Materials and Methods Retrospective case review of dogs presenting to a referral teaching hospital bet... Read More about Successful management of aspiration pneumopathy without antimicrobial agents in 14 dogs.

The effect of strip grazing on physical activity and behaviour in ponies (2021)
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Cameron, A., Longland, A., Pfau, T., Pinnegar, S., Brackston, I., Hockenhull, J., …Menzies-Gow, N. J. (2021). The effect of strip grazing on physical activity and behaviour in ponies. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 103745. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2021.103745

This work aimed to determine the effect of strip grazing on physical activity in ponies using behavioural observations alongside accelerometers positioned at the poll. In study one, ten British native breed ponies were randomly assigned to paddock A... Read More about The effect of strip grazing on physical activity and behaviour in ponies.

Molecular basis for DarT ADP-ribosylation of a DNA base (2021)
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Schuller, M., Butler, R., Ariza, A., Tromans-Coia, C., Jankevicius, G., Claridge, T., …Ahel, I. (2021). Molecular basis for DarT ADP-ribosylation of a DNA base. Nature, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03825-4

ADP-ribosyltransferases (ARTs) utilise NAD+ to catalyse substrate ADP-ribosylation, thereby regulating cellular pathways or contributing to toxin-mediated pathogenicity of bacteria. Reversible ADP-ribosylation has traditionally been considered a prot... Read More about Molecular basis for DarT ADP-ribosylation of a DNA base.

Sciatic neurectomy-related cortical bone loss exhibits delayed onset yet stabilises more rapidly than trabecular bone (2021)
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Monzem, S., Javaheri, B., de Souza, R. L., & Pitsillides, A. A. (2021). Sciatic neurectomy-related cortical bone loss exhibits delayed onset yet stabilises more rapidly than trabecular bone. Bone Reports, 101116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bonr.2021.101116

Disuse osteoporosis occurs after extended periods of bed rest or nerve damage leading to increased risk of fracture. It remains to be established, however, whether the trajectory of bone loss is equivalent in bone's cortical and trabecular compartmen... Read More about Sciatic neurectomy-related cortical bone loss exhibits delayed onset yet stabilises more rapidly than trabecular bone.

Using Qualitative System Dynamics Analysis to Promote Inclusive Livestock Value Chains: A Case Study of the South African Broiler Value Chain (2021)
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Cuevas Garcia-Dorado, S., Queenan, K., Shankar, B., Häsler, B., Mabhaudhi, T., Cooper, G., & Slotow, R. (in press). Using Qualitative System Dynamics Analysis to Promote Inclusive Livestock Value Chains: A Case Study of the South African Broiler Value Chain. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 5, https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2021.670756

Livestock value chains globally are increasingly dualistic, with integrated market-leaders co-existing with comparatively disadvantaged small producers who, nevertheless, support rural livelihoods and food access, and can also contribute to more resi... Read More about Using Qualitative System Dynamics Analysis to Promote Inclusive Livestock Value Chains: A Case Study of the South African Broiler Value Chain.

A Retrospective Study Of Morbidity And Mortality Identified At Postmortem Examination Of Captive Langurs From Six UK Zoological Institutions: A Nineteen Year Review (2021)
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Pereira, M., Stidworthy, M., Denk, D., Spiro, S., Guthrie, A., & Patterson, S. (in press). A Retrospective Study Of Morbidity And Mortality Identified At Postmortem Examination Of Captive Langurs From Six UK Zoological Institutions: A Nineteen Year Review. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine,

Langurs are Asian primates belonging to the Colobinae subfamily. Langur populations are declining, with most species categorized as threatened by the IUCN. Investigation into the threats to population viability and sustainability would be beneficial... Read More about A Retrospective Study Of Morbidity And Mortality Identified At Postmortem Examination Of Captive Langurs From Six UK Zoological Institutions: A Nineteen Year Review.

Ethics: use and misuse of assisted reproductive techniques across species (2021)
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Campbell, M. L. H. (2021). Ethics: use and misuse of assisted reproductive techniques across species. Reproduction and Fertility, 2(3), C23-C28. https://doi.org/10.1530/raf-21-0004

The boundaries of what we are able to do using ARTs are fast-moving. In both human and veterinary medicine, this presents a fundamental question: 'Just because we can, should we?' or, to rephrase the same question: 'How can we distinguish between wha... Read More about Ethics: use and misuse of assisted reproductive techniques across species.