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A Cell Culture System to Investigate Marek's Disease Virus Integration into Host Chromosomes (2021)
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You, Y., Vychodil, T., Aimola, G., Previdelli, R., Gobel, T., Bertzbach, L., & Kaufer, B. (2021). A Cell Culture System to Investigate Marek's Disease Virus Integration into Host Chromosomes. Microorganisms, 9(12), https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms9122489

Marek's disease virus (MDV) is a highly oncogenic alphaherpesvirus that causes a devastating neoplastic disease in chickens. MDV has been shown to integrate its genome into the telomeres of latently infected and tumor cells, which is crucial for effi... Read More about A Cell Culture System to Investigate Marek's Disease Virus Integration into Host Chromosomes.

Evaluation of Quadratus Lumborum Block as Part of an Opioid-Free Anaesthesia for Canine Ovariohysterectomy (2021)
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Viscasillas, J., Sanchis-Mora, S., Burillo, P., Esteve, V., Del Romero, A., Lafuente, P., & Redondo, J. (2021). Evaluation of Quadratus Lumborum Block as Part of an Opioid-Free Anaesthesia for Canine Ovariohysterectomy. Animals, 11(12), https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11123424

Simple Summary The aim of this study was to assess an anaesthetic protocol involving the quadratus lumborum block (QLB) for canine ovariohysterectomy. Ten healthy dogs were included. Anaesthetic protocol consisted of medetomidine and meloxicam, induc... Read More about Evaluation of Quadratus Lumborum Block as Part of an Opioid-Free Anaesthesia for Canine Ovariohysterectomy.

Potential innate immunity-related markers of endometrial receptivity and recurrent implantation failure (RIF) (2021)
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Basatvat, S., Russell, J., Saare, M., Thurston, L., Salumets, A., & Fazeli, A. (2021). Potential innate immunity-related markers of endometrial receptivity and recurrent implantation failure (RIF). Reproductive Biology, 21(4), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.repbio.2021.100569

The successful implantation of the embryo into a receptive endometrium is essential for the establishment of a viable pregnancy while recurrent implantation failure (RIF) is a real challenge in assisted reproduction. The maternal innate immune system... Read More about Potential innate immunity-related markers of endometrial receptivity and recurrent implantation failure (RIF).

Respiratory complications in dogs with tetanus: A retrospective study of 53 cases (2021)
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Guedra, M., Cortellini, S., & Humm, K. (2021). Respiratory complications in dogs with tetanus: A retrospective study of 53 cases. Journal not listed, 62(11), 1202-1206

Tetanus can lead to respiratory complications, and the outcome of dogs affected by this disease is still largely unknown. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the frequency and outcome of 53 dogs with tetanus and respiratory complications betwe... Read More about Respiratory complications in dogs with tetanus: A retrospective study of 53 cases.

Femoral specializations to locomotor habits in early archosauriforms (2021)
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Romain, P., Alexandra, H., Nesbitt, S. J., & Hutchinson, J. R. (2021). Femoral specializations to locomotor habits in early archosauriforms. Journal of Anatomy, https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.13598

The evolutionary history of archosaurs and their closest relatives is characterized by a wide diversity of locomotor modes, which has even been suggested as a pivotal aspect underlying the evolutionary success of dinosaurs vs. pseudosuchians across t... Read More about Femoral specializations to locomotor habits in early archosauriforms.

Developing a Functional Food Systems Literacy for Interdisciplinary Dynamic Learning Networks (2021)
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Pope, H., De Frece, A., Wells, R., Borrelli, R., Ajates, R., Arnall, A., …Häsler, B. (2021). Developing a Functional Food Systems Literacy for Interdisciplinary Dynamic Learning Networks. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 5, -. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2021.747627

The impact of human activity on the planet cannot be understated. Food systems are at the centre of a tangled web of interactions affecting all life. They are a complex nexus that directly and indirectly affects, and is affected by, a diverse set of... Read More about Developing a Functional Food Systems Literacy for Interdisciplinary Dynamic Learning Networks.

Associations between Circulating IGF-1 Concentrations and Disease Status with the Leukocyte Transcriptome in Early Lactation Dairy Cows (2021)
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Wathes, D. C., Becker, F., Buggiotti, L., Crowe, M. A., Ferris, C., Foldager, L., …GplusE consortium. (2021). Associations between Circulating IGF-1 Concentrations and Disease Status with the Leukocyte Transcriptome in Early Lactation Dairy Cows. Animals,

Peripartum dairy cows commonly experience negative energy balance (EB) and immunosuppression together with high incidences of infectious and metabolic disease. This study investigated mechanisms linking EB status with immune defence in early lactatio... Read More about Associations between Circulating IGF-1 Concentrations and Disease Status with the Leukocyte Transcriptome in Early Lactation Dairy Cows.

p Complete genome for Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae serovar 8 reference strain 405: comparative analysis with draft genomes for different laboratory stock cultures indicates little variation (2021)
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BRaDP1T Consortium, Bosse, J., Li, Y., Cohen, L., Stegger, M., Angen, O., …Langford, P. (2021). p Complete genome for Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae serovar 8 reference strain 405: comparative analysis with draft genomes for different laboratory stock cultures indicates little variation. Microbial Genomics, 7(11), https://doi.org/10.1099/mgen.0.000687

We report here the complete genome sequence of the widely studied Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae serovar 8 reference strain 405, generated using the Pacific Biosciences (PacBio) RS II platform. Furthermore, we compared draft sequences generated by I... Read More about p Complete genome for Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae serovar 8 reference strain 405: comparative analysis with draft genomes for different laboratory stock cultures indicates little variation.

"If It Works in People, Why Not Animals?": A Qualitative Investigation of Antibiotic Use in Smallholder Livestock Settings in Rural West Bengal, India (2021)
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Arnold, J., Day, D., Hennessey, M., Alarcon, P., Gautham, M., Samanta, I., & Mateus, A. (2021). "If It Works in People, Why Not Animals?": A Qualitative Investigation of Antibiotic Use in Smallholder Livestock Settings in Rural West Bengal, India. Antibiotics, 10, https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics10121433

Smallholder farms are the predominant livestock system in India. Animals are often kept in close contact with household members, and access to veterinary services is limited. However, limited research exists on how antibiotics are used in smallholder... Read More about "If It Works in People, Why Not Animals?": A Qualitative Investigation of Antibiotic Use in Smallholder Livestock Settings in Rural West Bengal, India.

The effect of horseshoes and surfaces on horse and rider centre of mass displacements at gallop (2021)
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Horan, K., Kourdache, K., Coburn, J., Day, P., Carnall, H., Harborne, D., …Pfau, T. (2021). The effect of horseshoes and surfaces on horse and rider centre of mass displacements at gallop. PLoS ONE, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0257820

Horseshoes influence how horses’ hooves interact with different ground surfaces, during the impact, loading and push-off phases of a stride cycle. Consequently, they impact on the biomechanics of horses’ proximal limb segments and upper body. By impl... Read More about The effect of horseshoes and surfaces on horse and rider centre of mass displacements at gallop.

Long-term outcome and quality of life of dogs that developed neurologic signs after surgical treatment of a congenital portosystemic shunt: 50 cases (2005-2020) (2021)
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Carrera, A., Morrissey, A., Lipscomb, V., Tivers, M., Chan, A., Pisco, V., …Mullins, R. (2021). Long-term outcome and quality of life of dogs that developed neurologic signs after surgical treatment of a congenital portosystemic shunt: 50 cases (2005-2020). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 260(3), 326-334. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.20.11.0606

OBJECTIVE To determine survival time and quality of life of dogs that developed postattenuation neurologic signs (PANS) after surgical treatment of a single congenital portosystemic shunt and survived at least 30 days and identify whether neurologic... Read More about Long-term outcome and quality of life of dogs that developed neurologic signs after surgical treatment of a congenital portosystemic shunt: 50 cases (2005-2020).

Population Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Amoxicillin Combined With Clavulanic Acid in Healthy and Critically Ill Dogs (2021)
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Vegas Cómitre, M., Cortellini, S., Devreese, M., Roques, B., Bousquet-Melou, A., Toutain, P., & Pelligand, L. (2021). Population Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Amoxicillin Combined With Clavulanic Acid in Healthy and Critically Ill Dogs. Journal of Veterinary Medicine, https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.770202

Background – Data regarding antimicrobial pharmacokinetics (PK) in critically ill dogs is lacking and likely differs from healthy dogs. Hypothesis/Objectives —To describe a population PK model for intravenous amoxicillin clavulanic acid (AMC) in... Read More about Population Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Amoxicillin Combined With Clavulanic Acid in Healthy and Critically Ill Dogs.

Estimating gaits of an ancient crocodile-line archosaur through 1 trajectory optimization, with comparison to fossil trackways (2021)
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Polet, D. T., & Hutchinson, J. R. (in press). Estimating gaits of an ancient crocodile-line archosaur through 1 trajectory optimization, with comparison to fossil trackways. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2021.800311

13 Fossil trackways provide a glimpse into the behaviour of extinct animals. However, while providing 14 information of trackmaker size, stride and even speed, the actual gait of the organism can be 15 ambiguous. This is especially true of quadrupeda... Read More about Estimating gaits of an ancient crocodile-line archosaur through 1 trajectory optimization, with comparison to fossil trackways.

Piloting an approach to Scab control on Welsh Sheep farms (2021)
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Paton, N., Burgess, S., Bartley, K., Griffiths, J., & Jones, E. (in press). Piloting an approach to Scab control on Welsh Sheep farms. Veterinary Record Open,

Abstract Introduction Sheep scab caused by Psoroptes ovis, is a disease of concern to many stakeholders in Wales due to its welfare implications. There are good diagnostic tests and treatments to deal with this issue but it remains a problem in f... Read More about Piloting an approach to Scab control on Welsh Sheep farms.

A genome-wide association study identifies novel candidate genes for susceptibility to diabetes mellitus in non-obese cats (2021)
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Catchpole, B., Forcada, Y., Boursnell, M., & Church, D. (2021). A genome-wide association study identifies novel candidate genes for susceptibility to diabetes mellitus in non-obese cats. PLoS ONE, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0259939

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common feline endocrinopathy, which is similar to human type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in terms of its pathophysiology. T2DM occurs due to peripheral insulin resistance and/or β-cell dysfunction. Several studies have identified ge... Read More about A genome-wide association study identifies novel candidate genes for susceptibility to diabetes mellitus in non-obese cats.