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Machine learning classification methods informing the management of inconclusive reactors at bovine tuberculosis surveillance tests in England (2021)
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Romero, M. P., Chang, Y., Brunton, L. A., Parry, J., Prosser, A., Upton, P., & Drewe, J. A. (2021). Machine learning classification methods informing the management of inconclusive reactors at bovine tuberculosis surveillance tests in England. Preventive Veterinary Medicine,

Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) remains one of the most complex, challenging, and costly animal health problems in England. Identifying and promptly removing all infected cattle from affected herds is key to its eradication strategy; the imperfect sensitiv... Read More about Machine learning classification methods informing the management of inconclusive reactors at bovine tuberculosis surveillance tests in England.

Phylogenetic Analysis of H5N8 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Viruses in Ukraine, 2016-2017 (2021)
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Sapachova, M., Kovalenko, G., Sushko, M., Bezymennyi, M., Muzyka, D., Usachenko, N., …Bortz, E. (2021). Phylogenetic Analysis of H5N8 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Viruses in Ukraine, 2016-2017. Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, 21(12), 979-988. https://doi.org/10.1089/vbz.2021.0031

Highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIV) can be carried long distances by migratory wild birds and by poultry trade. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is often lethal in domestic poultry and can sporadically infect and cause severe re... Read More about Phylogenetic Analysis of H5N8 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Viruses in Ukraine, 2016-2017.

A recessive PRDM13 mutation results in congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and cerebellar hypoplasia (2021)
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GOSgene, Whittaker, D., Oleari, R., Gregory, L., Le Quesne-Stabej, P., Williams, H., …Dattani, M. (2021). A recessive PRDM13 mutation results in congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and cerebellar hypoplasia. Journal of Clinical Investigation, 131(24), https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI141587

The positive regulatory (PR) domain containing 13 (PRDM13) putative chromatin modifier and transcriptional regulator functions downstream of the transcription factor PTF1A, which controls GABAergic fate in the spinal cord and neurogenesis in the hypo... Read More about A recessive PRDM13 mutation results in congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and cerebellar hypoplasia.

Computed tomographic findings and clinical features in dogs with canine cutaneous lymphoma: 10 cases (2007-2018) (2021)
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Watton, T., Purzycka, K., & Fitzgerald, E. (2021). Computed tomographic findings and clinical features in dogs with canine cutaneous lymphoma: 10 cases (2007-2018). Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 259(12), 1433-1440. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.20.11.0635

OBJECTIVE To report clinical features, CT findings, treatment protocols, and outcomes for dogs in which canine cutaneous lymphoma (CCL) was diagnosed. ANIMALS 10 client -owned dogs with CCL. PROCEDURES Medical records of dogs in which a diagnosis of... Read More about Computed tomographic findings and clinical features in dogs with canine cutaneous lymphoma: 10 cases (2007-2018).

Leveraging Sub-national Collaboration and Influence for Improving Animal Health Surveillance and Response: A Stakeholder Mapping in Tanzania (2021)
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George, J., Häsler, B., Komba, E. V. G., Sindato, C., Rweyemamu, M., Kimera, S. I., & Mlangwa, J. E. D. (in press). Leveraging Sub-national Collaboration and Influence for Improving Animal Health Surveillance and Response: A Stakeholder Mapping in Tanzania. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8, https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.738888

Animal health surveillance plays a vital role in ensuring public health, animal welfare, and sustainable food production by monitoring disease trends, early detecting (new) hazards, facilitating disease control and infection, and providing data for r... Read More about Leveraging Sub-national Collaboration and Influence for Improving Animal Health Surveillance and Response: A Stakeholder Mapping in Tanzania.

Primary orthostatic tremor and orthostatic tremor plus in dogs: 60 cases (2003 - 2020) (2021)
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Liatis, T., Gutierrez-Quintana, R., Mari, L., Czopowicz, M., Polidoro, D., Bhatti, S. F., …Rossmeisl, J. H. (in press). Primary orthostatic tremor and orthostatic tremor plus in dogs: 60 cases (2003 - 2020). Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine,

Background: Orthostatic tremor (OT) is a rare movement disorder characterized by high- frequency (>12 Hz) involuntary, rhythmic, sinusoidal movements affecting predominantly the limbs while standing. Objective: To describe the signalment, presenti... Read More about Primary orthostatic tremor and orthostatic tremor plus in dogs: 60 cases (2003 - 2020).

Community engagement: The key to tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) across a One Health context? (2021)
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Mitchell, J., Cooke, P., Ahorlu, C., Arjyal, A., Baral, S., Carter, L., …King, R. (2022). Community engagement: The key to tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) across a One Health context?. Global Public Health, 17(11), 2647-2664. https://doi.org/10.1080/17441692.2021.2003839

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a One Health problem underpinned by complex drivers and behaviours. This is particularly so in low - and middle-income countries (LMICs), where social and systemic factors fuel (mis)use and drive AMR. Behavioural cha... Read More about Community engagement: The key to tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) across a One Health context?.

Renal Senescence, Telomere Shortening and Nitrosative Stress in Feline Chronic Kidney Disease (2021)
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Quimby, J., Erickson, A., Mcleland, S., Cianciolo, R., Maranon, D., Lunn, K., …Bailey, S. (2021). Renal Senescence, Telomere Shortening and Nitrosative Stress in Feline Chronic Kidney Disease. Veterinary Sciences, 8(12), https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci8120314

Kidney tissues from cats with naturally occurring chronic kidney disease (CKD) and adult and senior cats without CKD were assessed to determine whether telomere shortening and nitrosative stress are associated with senescence in feline CKD. The histo... Read More about Renal Senescence, Telomere Shortening and Nitrosative Stress in Feline Chronic Kidney Disease.

Effect of theatre temperature on body temperature during anaesthesia for routine neutering of domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) (2021)
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Edis, A., Pelligand, L., Baldrey, V., & Hedley, J. (2022). Effect of theatre temperature on body temperature during anaesthesia for routine neutering of domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus). Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 49(2), 173-181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2021.06.019

Objective: To investigate the effect of theatre temperature on body temperature in rabbits undergoing castration or ovariohysterectomy surgery during general anaesthesia. Study design: Prospective, clinical study. Animals: A group of 88 rabbits... Read More about Effect of theatre temperature on body temperature during anaesthesia for routine neutering of domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus).

Combining Analytical Approaches and Multiple Sources of Information to Improve Interpretation of Diagnostic Test Results for Tuberculosis in Wild Meerkats (2021)
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Patterson, S., Clarke, C., Clutton-Brock, T., Miller, M., Parsons, S., Pfeiffer, D., …Drewe, J. (2021). Combining Analytical Approaches and Multiple Sources of Information to Improve Interpretation of Diagnostic Test Results for Tuberculosis in Wild Meerkats. Animals, 11(12), https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11123453

Simple Summary Diagnostic tests used in animals are ideally extensively trialled to ensure that practitioners have confidence in the results; the ideal target should be 100% of infected animals testing positive (sensitivity), and 100% of uninfected a... Read More about Combining Analytical Approaches and Multiple Sources of Information to Improve Interpretation of Diagnostic Test Results for Tuberculosis in Wild Meerkats.

Combining analytical approaches and multiple information sources to improve interpretation of diagnostic test results for tuberculosis in wild meerkats (2021)
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Patterson, S., Clarke, C., Clutton Brock, T., Miller, M., Parsons, S., Pfeiffer, D., …Drewe, J. (2021). Combining analytical approaches and multiple information sources to improve interpretation of diagnostic test results for tuberculosis in wild meerkats. Animals,

Diagnostic tests are used to classify individual animals’ infection statuses. However, validating test performance in wild animals without gold standard tests is extremely challenging, and the issue is further complicated in chronic conditions where... Read More about Combining analytical approaches and multiple information sources to improve interpretation of diagnostic test results for tuberculosis in wild meerkats.

Canine pyoderma: mecA persists autogenous bacterin formulation from meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) and S. aureus (MRSA) (2021)
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Loeffler, A., Scott, C., & Frosini, S. M. (2021). Canine pyoderma: mecA persists autogenous bacterin formulation from meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) and S. aureus (MRSA). Tierärztliche Praxis Ausgabe K: Kleintiere / Heimtiere, 49(06), 437-440. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1624-0951

Objective Autogenous Staphylococcus pseudintermedius bacterins can reduce prescribing of antimicrobials in the management of canine recurrent pyoderma. However, increasing prevalence of meticillin-resistant, mecA-positive S. pseudintermedius (MRSP) r... Read More about Canine pyoderma: mecA persists autogenous bacterin formulation from meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) and S. aureus (MRSA).

A tunnel is not enough: Mice benefit from in-cage provision of a communal shelter as well as a handling tunnel (2021)
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Burn, C., & Popat, R. (2021). A tunnel is not enough: Mice benefit from in-cage provision of a communal shelter as well as a handling tunnel. Animal Technology and Welfare, 20, 203-210

Mouse shelters can provide mice with security, help them thermoregulate, offer darkness to prevent damage to their eyes and enable climbing and gnawing opportunities. For laboratory mice, there is a vast array of commercially available cage furniture... Read More about A tunnel is not enough: Mice benefit from in-cage provision of a communal shelter as well as a handling tunnel.