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Distinct cerebellar foliation anomalies in a Chd7 haploinsufficient mouse model of CHARGE syndrome (2017)
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Whittaker, D. E., Kasah, S., Donovan, A. P. A., Ellegood, J., Riegman, K. L. H., Volk, H. A., …Basson, A. (2017). Distinct cerebellar foliation anomalies in a Chd7 haploinsufficient mouse model of CHARGE syndrome. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part C: Seminars in Medical Genetics, 175(4), 465-477. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajmg.c.31595

Mutations in the gene encoding the ATP dependent chromatin‐remodeling factor, CHD7 are the major cause of CHARGE (Coloboma, Heart defects, Atresia of the choanae, Retarded growth and development, Genital‐urinary anomalies, and Ear defects) syndrome.... Read More about Distinct cerebellar foliation anomalies in a Chd7 haploinsufficient mouse model of CHARGE syndrome.

Efficacy of a Topical Formulation Containing Emodepside and Praziquantel (Profender®, Bayer) against Nematodes in Captive Tortoises (2017)
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Tang, P. K., Pellett, S., Blake, D. P., & Hedley, J. (2017). Efficacy of a Topical Formulation Containing Emodepside and Praziquantel (Profender®, Bayer) against Nematodes in Captive Tortoises. https://doi.org/10.5818/17-04-107.1

Gastrointestinal parasites are commonly diagnosed in captive tortoises. In response, fenbendazole has traditionally been used as an anthelmintic, either in single or repeated doses. However, fenbendazole requires oral administration and the process c... Read More about Efficacy of a Topical Formulation Containing Emodepside and Praziquantel (Profender®, Bayer) against Nematodes in Captive Tortoises.

Prospective cohort study to assess rates of contagious disease in pre-weaned UK dairy heifers: management practices, passive transfer of immunity and associated calf health (2017)
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Johnson, K. F., Chancellor, N., Burn, C. C., & Wathes, D. C. (2017). Prospective cohort study to assess rates of contagious disease in pre-weaned UK dairy heifers: management practices, passive transfer of immunity and associated calf health. Veterinary Record Open, 4, e000226. https://doi.org/10.1136/vetreco-2017-000226

Economics of One Health: Costs and benefits of integrated West Nile virus surveillance in Emilia-Romagna (2017)
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Paternoster, G., Babo Martins, S., Mattivi, A., Cagarelli, R., Angelini, P., Bellini, R., …Tamba, M. (2017). Economics of One Health: Costs and benefits of integrated West Nile virus surveillance in Emilia-Romagna. PLoS ONE, 12(11), e0188156. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0188156

Since 2013 in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, surveillance information generated in the public health and in the animal health sectors has been shared and used to guide public health interventions to mitigate the risk of West Nile virus (WNV) transmission via... Read More about Economics of One Health: Costs and benefits of integrated West Nile virus surveillance in Emilia-Romagna.

Border Terriers under primary veterinary care in England: demography and disorders (2017)
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O'Neill, D. G., Darwent, E. C., Church, D. B., & Brodbelt, D. C. (2017). Border Terriers under primary veterinary care in England: demography and disorders. Canine Genetics and Epidemiology, 4(15), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-017-0055-3

The Border Terrier is a working terrier type that is generally considered to be a relatively healthy and hardy breed. This study aimed to characterise the demography and common disorders of Border Terriers receiving veterinary care in England using d... Read More about Border Terriers under primary veterinary care in England: demography and disorders.

Forelimb muscle and joint actions in Archosauria: insights from Crocodylus johnstoni (Pseudosuchia) and Mussaurus patagonicus (Sauropodomorpha) (2017)
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Otero, A., Allen, V., Pol, D., & Hutchinson, J. R. (2017). Forelimb muscle and joint actions in Archosauria: insights from Crocodylus johnstoni (Pseudosuchia) and Mussaurus patagonicus (Sauropodomorpha). https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.3976

Many of the major locomotor transitions during the evolution of Archosauria, the lineage including crocodiles and birds as well as extinct Dinosauria, were shifts from quadrupedalism to bipedalism (and vice versa). Those occurred within a continuum b... Read More about Forelimb muscle and joint actions in Archosauria: insights from Crocodylus johnstoni (Pseudosuchia) and Mussaurus patagonicus (Sauropodomorpha).

Analysis of pre-weaning feeding policies and other risk factors influencing growth rates in calves on 11 commercial dairy farms (2017)
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Johnson, K., Chancellor, N., Burn, C. C., & Wathes, D. C. (2017). Analysis of pre-weaning feeding policies and other risk factors influencing growth rates in calves on 11 commercial dairy farms. animal, https://doi.org/10.1017/S1751731117003160

Growth rates in pre-weaned calves influence their health, age at first calving and lifetime productivity. Many farms restrict milk rations to encourage solid feed intake and facilitate early weaning, but this can compromise growth. This study determi... Read More about Analysis of pre-weaning feeding policies and other risk factors influencing growth rates in calves on 11 commercial dairy farms.

Activity In Vitro of Clotrimazole against Canine Methicillin-Resistant and Susceptible Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (2017)
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Frosini, S., & Bond, R. (2017). Activity In Vitro of Clotrimazole against Canine Methicillin-Resistant and Susceptible Staphylococcus pseudintermedius. Antibiotics, 6(4), https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics6040029

Emergence of multidrug-resistance in Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (SP) has increased interest in topical therapy as an alternative to systemic antibiotics in canine pyoderma. The antifungal imidazole, clotrimazole, is contained in numerous license... Read More about Activity In Vitro of Clotrimazole against Canine Methicillin-Resistant and Susceptible Staphylococcus pseudintermedius.

Opportunities for topical antimicrobial therapy: permeation of canine skin by fusidic acid (2017)
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Frosini, S., Bond, R., Loeffler, A., & Larner, J. (2017). Opportunities for topical antimicrobial therapy: permeation of canine skin by fusidic acid. BMC Veterinary Research, 13(345), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-017-1270-6

Staphylococcal infection of the canine epidermis and hair follicle is amongst the commonest reasons for antimicrobial prescribing in small animal veterinary practice. Topical therapy with fusidic acid (FA) is an attractive alternative to systemic the... Read More about Opportunities for topical antimicrobial therapy: permeation of canine skin by fusidic acid.

Exenatide Improves Bone Quality in a Murine Model of Genetically Inherited Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (2017)
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Pereira, M., Gohin, S., Roux, J., Fisher, A., Cleasby, M. E., Mabilleau, G., & Chenu, C. (2017). Exenatide Improves Bone Quality in a Murine Model of Genetically Inherited Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 8(327), https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2017.00327

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with skeletal complications, including an increased risk of fractures. Reduced blood supply and bone strength may contribute to this skeletal fragility. We hypothesized that long-term administration of... Read More about Exenatide Improves Bone Quality in a Murine Model of Genetically Inherited Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

14-3-3s Protein Expression in Canine Renal Cell Carcinomas (2017)
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Suárez-Bonnet, A., Lara-García, A., Stoll, A. L., Carvalho, S., & Priestnall, S. L. (2017). 14-3-3s Protein Expression in Canine Renal Cell Carcinomas. Veterinary Pathology, 55(2), 233-240. https://doi.org/10.1177/0300985817738097

14-3-3σ is a protein expressed in many epithelial tissues associated with essential cell functions, including cell-cycle control, apoptosis, and cytoskeletal integrity. There is a paucity of knowledge of the tumorigenesis of canine renal cell carcino... Read More about 14-3-3s Protein Expression in Canine Renal Cell Carcinomas.

Are mice good models for human neuromuscular disease? Comparing muscle excursions in walking between mice and humans (2017)
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Hu, X., Charles, J. P., Akay, T., Hutchinson, J. R., & Blemker, S. S. (2017). Are mice good models for human neuromuscular disease? Comparing muscle excursions in walking between mice and humans. Skeletal Muscle, 7(26), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13395-017-0143-9

The mouse is one of the most widely used animal models to study neuromuscular diseases and test new therapeutic strategies. However, findings from successful pre-clinical studies using mouse models frequently fail to translate to humans due to variou... Read More about Are mice good models for human neuromuscular disease? Comparing muscle excursions in walking between mice and humans.

Creating a Teaching Aid for Ferret Reproductive and Adrenal Anatomy (2017)
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Nicoll, S., & Norman, R. (2017). Creating a Teaching Aid for Ferret Reproductive and Adrenal Anatomy. Journal of the Institute of Anatomical Sciences, 43-47

The ferret (Mustela putorius furo) is a species often overlooked in veterinary teaching as it is not one of the core domestic species traditionally taught on vet programs. Ferrets are popular pets in the UK and US thus it is likely they will increasi... Read More about Creating a Teaching Aid for Ferret Reproductive and Adrenal Anatomy.