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Axis spinous process malformations are commonly identified in a sample of English Bull Terriers without associated clinical signs (2021)
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Frias, J. M., De Decker, S., Dirrig, H., & Fenn, J. (2021). Axis spinous process malformations are commonly identified in a sample of English Bull Terriers without associated clinical signs. Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.12975

Congenital cervical vertebral malformations (CCVM) have been infrequently reported in veterinary medicine, with limited examples of axis spinous process malformations. The objective of this retrospective cross-sectional study was to describe the radi... Read More about Axis spinous process malformations are commonly identified in a sample of English Bull Terriers without associated clinical signs.

Entomological survey for identification of Aedes larval breeding sites and their distribution in Chattogram, Bangladesh (2021)
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Rahman, M. S., Faruk, M. O., Tanjila, S., Sabbir, N. M., Haider, N., & Chowdhury, S. (2021). Entomological survey for identification of Aedes larval breeding sites and their distribution in Chattogram, Bangladesh. Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 10(1), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43088-021-00122-x

Background Studying the characteristics of Aedes mosquito habitats is essential to control the mosquito population. The objective of this study was to identify the breeding sites of Aedes larvae and their distribution in Chattogram, Bangladesh. We c... Read More about Entomological survey for identification of Aedes larval breeding sites and their distribution in Chattogram, Bangladesh.

A Qualitative Analysis of the Commercial Broiler System, and the Links to Consumers' Nutrition and Health, and to Environmental Sustainability: A South African Case Study (2021)
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Queenan, K., Cuevas, S., Mabhaudhi, T., Chimonyo, M., Slotow, R., & Häsler, B. (in press). A Qualitative Analysis of the Commercial Broiler System, and the Links to Consumers' Nutrition and Health, and to Environmental Sustainability: A South African Case Study. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 5, https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2021.650469

Food systems face growing challenges to meet targets of Zero Hunger (SDG 2), and South Africa is no exception given its triple burden of malnutrition, foodborne disease outbreaks, and threats of climate change to food production. Broiler meat is Sout... Read More about A Qualitative Analysis of the Commercial Broiler System, and the Links to Consumers' Nutrition and Health, and to Environmental Sustainability: A South African Case Study.

Limb myology and muscle architecture of the Indian rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis and the white rhinoceros Ceratotherium simum (Mammalia: Rhinocerotidae) (2021)
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Hutchinson, J., Etienne, C., & Houssaye, A. (2021). Limb myology and muscle architecture of the Indian rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis and the white rhinoceros Ceratotherium simum (Mammalia: Rhinocerotidae). PeerJ, https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.11314

Land mammals support and move their body using their musculoskeletal system. Their musculature usually presents varying adaptations with body mass or mode of locomotion. Rhinocerotidae is an interesting clade in this regard, as they are heavy anima... Read More about Limb myology and muscle architecture of the Indian rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis and the white rhinoceros Ceratotherium simum (Mammalia: Rhinocerotidae).

Molecular pathology in the cancer clinic – where are we now and where are we headed? (2021)
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Guillen, A., Smallwood, K., & Killick, D. R. (2021). Molecular pathology in the cancer clinic – where are we now and where are we headed?. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 62(7), 507-520. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13330

Molecular pathology is a developing sub-microscopic discipline of pathology that studies the effects of molecular variations and mutations on disease processes. The ultimate goal of molecular pathology in cancer is to predict risk, facilitate diagnos... Read More about Molecular pathology in the cancer clinic – where are we now and where are we headed?.

Randomized double‐blinded clinical trial on acute transfusion reactions in dogs receiving leukoreduced versus nonleukoreduced packed red blood cells (2021)
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Radulescu, S. M., Skulberg, R., McDonald, C., Chan, D. L., & Humm, K. (in press). Randomized double‐blinded clinical trial on acute transfusion reactions in dogs receiving leukoreduced versus nonleukoreduced packed red blood cells. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16138

Abstract Background: Leukoreduction of blood products is commonly performed in human medicine, but its effect on outcome or incidence of transfusion reactions (TRs) in dogs is unknown. Objectives: To prospectively evaluate the incidence of acute... Read More about Randomized double‐blinded clinical trial on acute transfusion reactions in dogs receiving leukoreduced versus nonleukoreduced packed red blood cells.

Managing glandular gastric disease in horses (2021)
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Hewetson, M. (2021). Managing glandular gastric disease in horses. Vet Record Case Reports, https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.40

Background: Equine glandular gastric disease (EGGD) is an erosive disease of the glandular mucosa of the stomach, which is increasingly recognised as a potential cause of poor performance, girthing pain and behavioural changes in sport horses. Unfort... Read More about Managing glandular gastric disease in horses.

Future research priorities in canine epilepsy: viewpoints of owners, general practice veterinarians and neurology specialists (2021)
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Jones, G., Volk, H., & Packer, R. (in press). Future research priorities in canine epilepsy: viewpoints of owners, general practice veterinarians and neurology specialists. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16144

Background: Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disease in dogs that impacts the quality of life (QoL) of affected dogs and their owners. Canine epilepsy research is expanding internationally, but where best to focus limited research tim... Read More about Future research priorities in canine epilepsy: viewpoints of owners, general practice veterinarians and neurology specialists.

Suspected acquired narcolepsy in 8 dogs (2021)
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Santifort, K. M., Ives, E. J., Fenn, J., Raimondi, F., Lourinho, F., Mandigers, P. J. J., & Bergknut, N. (2021). Suspected acquired narcolepsy in 8 dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 35(3), 1448-1454. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16116

Background: Acquired narcolepsy has rarely been reported in veterinary medicine. Objective: To describe the presentation, clinicopathological features, diagnostic imaging findings, and management of dogs with suspected-acquired narcolepsy. Animals: E... Read More about Suspected acquired narcolepsy in 8 dogs.

Peste des petits ruminants virus infection at the wildlife-livestock interface in the Greater Serengeti ecosystem, 2015-2019 (2021)
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Jones, B. A., Mahapatra, M., Mdetele, D., Keyyu, J., Gakuya, F., Eblate, E., …Kock, R. (2021). Peste des petits ruminants virus infection at the wildlife-livestock interface in the Greater Serengeti ecosystem, 2015-2019. Viruses,

Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is a viral disease of goats and sheep that occurs in Africa, the Middle East and Asia with severe impact on livelihoods and livestock trade. Many wild artiodactyls are susceptible to PPR virus (PPRV) infection, and so... Read More about Peste des petits ruminants virus infection at the wildlife-livestock interface in the Greater Serengeti ecosystem, 2015-2019.

Proportion and risk factors for death by euthanasia in dogs in the UK (2021)
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O'Neill, D., Pegram, C., Gray, C., Packer, R. M., Richards, Y., Church, D. B., …O’Neill, D. G. (2021). Proportion and risk factors for death by euthanasia in dogs in the UK. International Journal of Advanced Scientific Engineering and Technological Research, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-88342-0

Objectives: To report proportional euthanasia or unassisted death, as well as the demographic and clinical factors associated with euthanasia, in dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK. Methods: A cohort study design to estimate proportional... Read More about Proportion and risk factors for death by euthanasia in dogs in the UK.

Metabolic programming and monitoring tools in pre-weaned dairy calves (2021)
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Plate, P. (2021). Metabolic programming and monitoring tools in pre-weaned dairy calves. Livestock, 26(3), 108-113. https://doi.org/10.12968/live.2021.26.3.108

The current knowledge on the effects of nutritional and environmental factors in the late embryonic and neonatal phase of dairy calves on performance later in life is summarised. The importance of epigenetic factors is increasingly recognised in th... Read More about Metabolic programming and monitoring tools in pre-weaned dairy calves.

Estimation of novel coronavirus (COVID ‐19) reproduction number and case fatality rate: A systematic review and meta‐analysis (2021)
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Ahammed, T., Anjum, A., Rahman, M. M., Haider, N., Kock, R., & Uddin, M. J. (2021). Estimation of novel coronavirus (COVID ‐19) reproduction number and case fatality rate: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Health Science Reports, 4(2), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.274

Background and aims Realizing the transmission potential and the magnitude of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) aids public health monitoring, strategies, and preparation. Two fundamental parameters, the basic reproduction number (R0) and case... Read More about Estimation of novel coronavirus (COVID ‐19) reproduction number and case fatality rate: A systematic review and meta‐analysis.

Campylobacter and Salmonella in Scavenging Indigenous Chickens in Rural Central Tanzania: Prevalence, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Genomic Features (2021)
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Rukambile, E., Sintchenko, V., Muscatello, G., Wang, Q., Kiiru, J., Maulaga, W., …Alders, R. (in press). Campylobacter and Salmonella in Scavenging Indigenous Chickens in Rural Central Tanzania: Prevalence, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Genomic Features. Microbiology Research, 12(2), 440-454. https://doi.org/10.3390/microbiolres12020030

Successful treatment of Anchor Worm (Lernaea cyprinacea) using Lufenuron in the Mexican Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) (2021)
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MacHale, J., & Hedley, J. (2021). Successful treatment of Anchor Worm (Lernaea cyprinacea) using Lufenuron in the Mexican Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum). Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery, 31(2), 107-110. https://doi.org/10.5818/JHMS-04-2020

A 3-year-old, female, captive Mexican axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) presented with a significant Lernaea infestation. The animal had a history of poor husbandry prior to being rescued by the current owner. The axolotl was anesthetised using a buffere... Read More about Successful treatment of Anchor Worm (Lernaea cyprinacea) using Lufenuron in the Mexican Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum).

Neurological Examination In Healthy Juvenile Bearded Dragons (Pogona Vitticeps) And Adult Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis Macularius) (2021)
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Hedley, J., MacHale, J., Rendle, M., & Crawford, A. (2021). Neurological Examination In Healthy Juvenile Bearded Dragons (Pogona Vitticeps) And Adult Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis Macularius). Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery, https://doi.org/10.5818/JHMS-D-20-00006

A variety of neurological disorders have been reported in reptiles, but evaluation of a reptile patient with suspected neurological disease can be challenging. The feasibility of performing and interpreting neurological examinations may be affected b... Read More about Neurological Examination In Healthy Juvenile Bearded Dragons (Pogona Vitticeps) And Adult Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis Macularius).