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CD23 is a glycan-binding receptor in some mammalian species (2019)
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Jégouzo, S. A. F., Feinberg, H., Morrison, A., Holder, A., May, A., Huang, Z., …Taylor, M. E. (2019). CD23 is a glycan-binding receptor in some mammalian species. Journal of Biological Chemistry, https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.RA119.010572

CD23, the low affinity IgE receptor found on B lymphocytes and other cells, contains a C-terminal lectin-like domain that resembles C-type carbohydrate-recognition domains (CRDs) found in many glycan-binding receptors. In most mammalian species, the... Read More about CD23 is a glycan-binding receptor in some mammalian species.

Inducing pluripotency in the domestic cat (Felis Catus) (2019)
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Dutton, L. C., Dudhia, J., Guest, D. J., & Connolly, D. J. (2019). Inducing pluripotency in the domestic cat (Felis Catus). Stem Cells and Development, 28(19), 1299-1309. https://doi.org/10.1089/scd.2019.0142

Domestic cats suffer from a range of inherited genetic diseases, many of which display similarities with equivalent human conditions. Developing cellular models for these inherited diseases would enable drug discovery, benefiting feline health and we... Read More about Inducing pluripotency in the domestic cat (Felis Catus).

West Highland White Terriers under primary veterinary care in the UK in 2016: demography, mortality and disorders (2019)
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O'Neill, D. G., Ballantyne, Z. F., Hendricks, A., Church, D. B., Brodbelt, D. C., & Pegram, C. L. (2019). West Highland White Terriers under primary veterinary care in the UK in 2016: demography, mortality and disorders. Canine Genetics and Epidemiology, 6, https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-019-0075-2

The West Highland White Terrier (WHWT) is a relatively common breed in the UK, although Kennel Club registrations have declined in recent years. The VetCompass™ Programme collates de-identified clinical data from primary-care veterinary practices in... Read More about West Highland White Terriers under primary veterinary care in the UK in 2016: demography, mortality and disorders.

Clinical spirocercosis in a dog in the UK (2019)
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McKenna, M., Bristow, P. C., Suárez-Bonnet, A., Fox, M. T., & Glanemann, B. (2019). Clinical spirocercosis in a dog in the UK. https://doi.org/10.1136/vetreccr-2019-000828

A 2-year-old female neutered crossbreed dog was presented for evaluation of a 3-day history of haematemesis, melaena and hyporexia. The dog had been imported from a rescue centre in Hungary 4 months prior to presentation. Abdominal CT revealed the pr... Read More about Clinical spirocercosis in a dog in the UK.

Ontogenetic scaling of pelvic limb muscles, tendons and locomotor economy in the Ostrich (Struthio camelus) (2019)
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Channon, S. B., Young, I. S., Cordner, B., & Swann, N. (2019). Ontogenetic scaling of pelvic limb muscles, tendons and locomotor economy in the Ostrich (Struthio camelus). Journal of Experimental Biology, https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.182741

In rapidly growing animals there are numerous selective pressures and developmental constraints underpinning the ontogenetic development of muscle-tendon morphology and mechanical properties. Muscle force generating capacity, tendon stiffness, elasti... Read More about Ontogenetic scaling of pelvic limb muscles, tendons and locomotor economy in the Ostrich (Struthio camelus).

Comparative genomic analysis of six Glossina genomes, vectors of African trypanosomes (2019)
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Attardo, G. M., Abd-Alla, A. M. M., Acosta-Serrano, A., Allen, J. E., Bateta, R., Benoit, J. B., …Aksoy, S. (2019). Comparative genomic analysis of six Glossina genomes, vectors of African trypanosomes. Genome Biology, 20, 187. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13059-019-1768-2

Tsetse flies (Glossina sp.) are the vectors of human and animal trypanosomiasis throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Tsetse flies are distinguished from other Diptera by unique adaptations, including lactation and the birthing of live young (obligate vivip... Read More about Comparative genomic analysis of six Glossina genomes, vectors of African trypanosomes.

Immunohistochemical and morphological characterisation of equine recurrent laryngeal and distal limb nerves supports classification of recurrent laryngeal neuropathy as a polyneuropathy (2019)
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Almuhanna, A. H., Cahalan, S., Goodwin, D., Perkins, J. D. M., & Piercy, R. J. (2019). Immunohistochemical and morphological characterisation of equine recurrent laryngeal and distal limb nerves supports classification of recurrent laryngeal neuropathy as a polyneuropathy. Equine Veterinary Journal, 51(S53), 27. https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.46_13152

Risk factors associated with pig pre-slaughtering losses (2019)
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Dalla Costa, O. A., Dalla Costa, F. A., Feddern, V., Lopes, L. D. S., Coldebella, A., Gregory, N. G., & Monteiro de Lima, G. J. M. (2019). Risk factors associated with pig pre-slaughtering losses. Meat Science, 155, 61-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2019.04.020

The incidence of non-ambulatory non-injured (NANI), non-ambulatory injured (NAI) and dead pigs on-arrival at three Brazilian slaughterhouses were evaluated in 37,962 pigs to identify risk factors linked to them, besides carcass bruises and limb fract... Read More about Risk factors associated with pig pre-slaughtering losses.

Administration of a Synbiotic Containing Enterococcus faecium Does Not Significantly Alter Fecal Microbiota Richness or Diversity in Dogs With and Without Food-Responsive Chronic Enteropathy (2019)
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Pilla, R., Guard, B. C., Steiner, J. M., Gaschen, F. P., Olson, E., Werling, D., …Suchodolski, J. S. (2019). Administration of a Synbiotic Containing Enterococcus faecium Does Not Significantly Alter Fecal Microbiota Richness or Diversity in Dogs With and Without Food-Responsive Chronic Enteropathy. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2019.00277

Novel peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a dog (2019)
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Khan, S., Sajik, D. M. R., Calvo, I., & Phillips, A. (2019). Novel peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a dog. https://doi.org/10.1136/vetreccr-2019-000896

A 23-month-old German shepherd dog (GSD) with chronic intermittent gastrointestinal signs presented following acute deterioration compatible with gastrointestinal obstruction and suspected peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia (PPDH). Physical ex... Read More about Novel peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia in a dog.

Testing the function of dromaeosaurid (Dinosauria, Theropoda) 'sickle claws' through musculoskeletal modelling and optimization (2019)
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Bishop, P. J. (2019). Testing the function of dromaeosaurid (Dinosauria, Theropoda) 'sickle claws' through musculoskeletal modelling and optimization. PeerJ, e7577. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.7577

Dromaeosaurids were a clade of bird-like, carnivorous dinosaurs that are well known for their characteristic morphology of pedal digit II, which bore an enlarged, sickle-shaped claw and permitted an extreme range of flexion–extension. Proposed functi... Read More about Testing the function of dromaeosaurid (Dinosauria, Theropoda) 'sickle claws' through musculoskeletal modelling and optimization.

Ground reaction forces of overground galloping in ridden Thoroughbred racehorses (2019)
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Self Davies, Z. T., Spence, A. J., & Wilson, A. M. (2019). Ground reaction forces of overground galloping in ridden Thoroughbred racehorses. Journal of Experimental Biology, https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.204107

The horse has evolved to gallop economically at high speed. Limb force increases with speed but direct measures of limb ground reaction forces (GRFs) at gallop are sparse. This study reports GRFs for multiple limbs, using force plates, across seven T... Read More about Ground reaction forces of overground galloping in ridden Thoroughbred racehorses.

The influence of parathyroid hormone 1-34 on the osteogenic characteristics of adipose- and bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells from juvenile and ovarectomized rats (2019)
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Osagie-Clouard, L., Sanghani-Kerai, A., Coathup, M., Meeson, R., Briggs, T., & Blunn, G. (2019). The influence of parathyroid hormone 1-34 on the osteogenic characteristics of adipose- and bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells from juvenile and ovarectomized rats. https://doi.org/10.1302/2046-3758.88.BJR-2019-0018.R1

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are of growing interest in terms of bone regeneration. Most preclinical trials utilize bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (bMSCs), although this is not without isolation and expansion difficulties. The aim of thi... Read More about The influence of parathyroid hormone 1-34 on the osteogenic characteristics of adipose- and bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells from juvenile and ovarectomized rats.

Why Were More Than 200 Subjects Required to Demonstrate the Bioequivalence of a New Formulation of Levothyroxine with an Old One? (2019)
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Concordet, D., Gandia, P., Montastruc, J., Bousquet-Mélou, A., Lees, P., Ferran, A. A., & Toutain, P. (2019). Why Were More Than 200 Subjects Required to Demonstrate the Bioequivalence of a New Formulation of Levothyroxine with an Old One?. Clinical Pharmacokinetics, 59, 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40262-019-00812-x

At the request of French Regulatory Authorities, a new formulation of Levothyrox® was licensed in France in 2017, with the objective of avoiding the stability deficiencies of an existing licensed formulation. Before launching the new formulation, an... Read More about Why Were More Than 200 Subjects Required to Demonstrate the Bioequivalence of a New Formulation of Levothyroxine with an Old One?.

Leveraging human nutrition through livestock interventions: perceptions, knowledge, barriers and opportunities in the Sahel (2019)
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Dominguez-Salas, P., Kauffmann, D., Breyne, C., & Alarcon, P. (2019). Leveraging human nutrition through livestock interventions: perceptions, knowledge, barriers and opportunities in the Sahel. Food Security, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-019-00957-4

The potential of livestock and animal-source foods (ASF) to improve nutrition of vulnerable households in the Sahel countries is large, but currently underutilised, despite the dependence of human nutrition on livestock in some areas. This study asse... Read More about Leveraging human nutrition through livestock interventions: perceptions, knowledge, barriers and opportunities in the Sahel.