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A novel whole yeast-based subunit oral vaccine against Eimeria tenella in chickens (2022)
Journal Article
Soutter, F., Werling, D., Nolan, M., Küster, T., Attree, E., Marugán-Hernández, V., Kim, S., Tomley, F. M., & Blake, D. (2022). A novel whole yeast-based subunit oral vaccine against Eimeria tenella in chickens. Frontiers in Immunology, 13, Article 809711. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2022.809711

Cheap, easy-to-produce oral vaccines are needed for control of coccidiosis in chickens to reduce the impact of this disease on welfare and economic performance. Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast expressing three Eimeria tenella antigens were developed a... Read More about A novel whole yeast-based subunit oral vaccine against Eimeria tenella in chickens.

Caudal foot placement superior to toe elevation for navicular palmaroproximal-palmarodistal-oblique image quality (2022)
Journal Article
Peeters, M. W., Thursby, J. J., Watson, H. E., & Berner, D. (2022). Caudal foot placement superior to toe elevation for navicular palmaroproximal-palmarodistal-oblique image quality. Equine Veterinary Journal, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.13563

Background: Palmaroproximal-palmarodistal oblique (PaPr-PaDiO) radiographs are regularly obtained for full evaluation of the navicular bone (NB). Despite their routine use, different acquisition techniques are described.
Objectives: Determining the... Read More about Caudal foot placement superior to toe elevation for navicular palmaroproximal-palmarodistal-oblique image quality.

Atypical Candidiasis of the Gnathotheca in a Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) (2022)
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Rayment, K., Garner, M., Drees, R., Francis, M., Rose, J., & Sim, R. (2022). Atypical Candidiasis of the Gnathotheca in a Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor). Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery, 35(4), 457-463. https://doi.org/10.1647/20-00043

An approximately 38-year-old captive male lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) was presented with a mass involving the right ventral gnathotheca. The mass was surgically excised after which the flamingo was treated with parenteral nonsteroidal anti-... Read More about Atypical Candidiasis of the Gnathotheca in a Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor).

Inflammatory Disease Affecting the Central Nervous System in Dogs: A Retrospective Study in England (2010-2019) (2022)
Journal Article
Goncalves, R., De Decker, S., Walmsley, G., Butterfield, S., & Maddox, T. (2022). Inflammatory Disease Affecting the Central Nervous System in Dogs: A Retrospective Study in England (2010-2019). Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8, https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.819945

The epidemiology of inflammatory diseases affecting the central nervous system (CNS) in dogs is largely unknown. We aimed to report the relative proportion of different causes of inflammatory disease affecting the CNS in dogs and identify predictors... Read More about Inflammatory Disease Affecting the Central Nervous System in Dogs: A Retrospective Study in England (2010-2019).

"Cherry eye" in dogs [Infographic] (2022)
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O'Neill, D., Yin, Y., Tetas Pont, R., Brodbelt, D., Church, D., Pegram, C., & Mustikka, M. (2022). "Cherry eye" in dogs [Infographic]

Breed and conformational predispositions for prolapsed nictitating membrane gland (PNMG) in dogs in the UK: A VetCompass study (2022)
Journal Article
O'Neill, D., Yahui, Y., Yin, Y., Pont, R., Brodbelt, D., Church, D., Pegram, C., Minn, M., & Mustikka, M. (2022). Breed and conformational predispositions for prolapsed nictitating membrane gland (PNMG) in dogs in the UK: A VetCompass study. PLoS ONE, 17(1), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0260538

Background Prolapsed nictitating membrane gland (PNMG) is the most common disorder of the third eyelid in dogs. However, the epidemiology of PNMG in the wider dog population remains understudied. Methods Using de-identified clinical data from the Vet... Read More about Breed and conformational predispositions for prolapsed nictitating membrane gland (PNMG) in dogs in the UK: A VetCompass study.

Effects of between and within herd moves on the shedding of recrudescent elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) in captive Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) (2022)
Journal Article
Titus, S., Patterson, S., Prince-Wright, J., Dastjerdi, A., & Molenaar, F. (2022). Effects of between and within herd moves on the shedding of recrudescent elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) in captive Asian elephants (Elephas maximus). Viruses, https://doi.org/10.3390/v14020229

Haemorrhagic disease associated with elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (Elephantid her-pesvirus, EEHV) infections is the leading cause of death for Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) calves. This study assessed the effect of captive herd management... Read More about Effects of between and within herd moves on the shedding of recrudescent elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) in captive Asian elephants (Elephas maximus).

Ultrasonography as a sensitive and specific diagnostic modality for the detection of ectopic ureters in urinary incontinent dogs (2022)
Journal Article
Taylor, O., Knight, R., Genain, M., & Owen, L. (2022). Ultrasonography as a sensitive and specific diagnostic modality for the detection of ectopic ureters in urinary incontinent dogs. Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.13055

Ultrasonography is a widely available diagnostic modality for the identification of dogs with suspected ureteral ectopia; however published studies detailing its sensitivity and specificity are currently lacking. The aim of this retrospective, descri... Read More about Ultrasonography as a sensitive and specific diagnostic modality for the detection of ectopic ureters in urinary incontinent dogs.

Owner Reported Management Of Interictal Anxiety Behaviours In Canine Epilepsy (2022)
Journal Article
Hobbs, S., Blackwell, E., Wetz, K., & Packer, R. (2022). Owner Reported Management Of Interictal Anxiety Behaviours In Canine Epilepsy. Veterinary Record, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.1321

Background
Idiopathic epilepsy (IE) is the most common chronic neurological condition in dogs, that can be associated with inter-ictal (between seizure) anxiety (IIA). It is unclear how owners manage their pet’s IIA, including how much veterinary su... Read More about Owner Reported Management Of Interictal Anxiety Behaviours In Canine Epilepsy.

Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus H5N1 Clade 2.3.4.4b in Great Skuas: A Species of Conservation Concern in Great Britain (2022)
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Banyard, A., Lean, F., Robinson, C., Howie, F., Tyler, G., Nisbet, C., Seekings, J., Meyer, S., Whittard, E., Ashpitel, H., Bas, M., Byrne, A., Lewis, T., James, J., Stephan, L., Brown, I., Lewis, N., Hansen, R., & Reid, S. (2022). Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus H5N1 Clade 2.3.4.4b in Great Skuas: A Species of Conservation Concern in Great Britain. Viruses, 14(2), https://doi.org/10.3390/v14020212

Risk factors and implications associated with renal mineralization in chronic kidney disease in cats (2022)
Journal Article
Tang, P., Jepson, R., Chang, Y., Geddes, R., Hopkinson, M., & Elliott, J. (2022). Risk factors and implications associated with renal mineralization in chronic kidney disease in cats. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16363

Background
Nephrocalcinosis is a pathological feature of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Its pathophysiological implications for cats with CKD are unexplored.

Objectives
Identify nephrocalcinosis risk factors and evaluate its influence on CKD prog... Read More about Risk factors and implications associated with renal mineralization in chronic kidney disease in cats.

Severe thrombocytopenia due to subinvolution of placental sites in a Maltese terrier (2022)
Journal Article
Crosby, J., Plested, M., Hardas, A., & Olivares, G. (in press). Severe thrombocytopenia due to subinvolution of placental sites in a Maltese terrier. Vet Record Case Reports, https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.288

A 6-year 2-month, primiparous, female, entire Maltese terrier presented 4 weeks after whelping with an acute history of lethargy and vulval haemorrhage. It was found to be anaemic and severely thrombocytopenic, which raised the concern about thromboc... Read More about Severe thrombocytopenia due to subinvolution of placental sites in a Maltese terrier.

Longitudinal assessment of blood-borne musculoskeletal disease biomarkers in the DE50-MD dog model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (2022)
Journal Article
Riddell, D. O., Hildyard, J. C. W., Harron, R. C. M., Wells, D. J., & Piercy, R. J. (online). Longitudinal assessment of blood-borne musculoskeletal disease biomarkers in the DE50-MD dog model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Wellcome Open Research, https://doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.17398.1

Background: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a fatal muscle wasting disease affecting approximately 1 in 6000 male births worldwide. Due to their phenotypic similarity to human patients, large animal models are invaluable tools for pre-clinical t... Read More about Longitudinal assessment of blood-borne musculoskeletal disease biomarkers in the DE50-MD dog model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Virtual manipulation of tail postures of a gliding barn owl (Tyto alba) demonstrates drag minimisation when gliding (2022)
Journal Article
Song, J., Cheney, J., Bomphrey, R., & Usherwood, J. (2023). Virtual manipulation of tail postures of a gliding barn owl (Tyto alba) demonstrates drag minimisation when gliding. Journal of the Royal Society, Interface, https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2021.0710

Aerodynamic functions of the avian tail have been studied previously using observations of bird flight, physical models in wind tunnels, theoretical modelling, and flow visualization. However, none of these approaches has provided rigorous, quantitat... Read More about Virtual manipulation of tail postures of a gliding barn owl (Tyto alba) demonstrates drag minimisation when gliding.

A founder mutation in EHD1 presents with tubular proteinuria and deafness (2022)
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Russell, C., Issler, N., Afonso, S., Ziegler, C., Weissman, . I., Dumitriu, S., Lowe, M., Jordan, K., Iancu, D., Davies, B., Cebrian-Serrano, A., Tekman, M., Böckenhauer, D., Warth, R., Kleta, R., Zaccai, T. C. . F., Meindl, K., Stanescu, H. C., Dahlke, E., Klootwijk, E. D., …Schilling, A. (2022). A founder mutation in EHD1 presents with tubular proteinuria and deafness. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 33(4), 732-745. https://doi.org/10.1681/ASN.2021101312

Background:
The endocytic reabsorption of proteins in the proximal tubule requires a complex machinery and defects
can lead to tubular proteinuria. The precise mechanisms of endocytosis and processing of receptors and
cargo are incompletely unders... Read More about A founder mutation in EHD1 presents with tubular proteinuria and deafness.

Trait-Based Vaccination of Individual Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) against Tuberculosis Provides Evidence to Support Targeted Disease Control (2022)
Journal Article
Patterson, S. J., Clutton-Brock, T. H., Pfeiffer, D. U., & Drewe, J. A. (2022). Trait-Based Vaccination of Individual Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) against Tuberculosis Provides Evidence to Support Targeted Disease Control. Animals, 12(2), 192. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12020192

Individuals vary in their potential to acquire and transmit infections, but this fact is currently underexploited in disease control strategies. We trialled a trait-based vaccination strategy to reduce tuberculosis in free-living meerkats by targetin... Read More about Trait-Based Vaccination of Individual Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) against Tuberculosis Provides Evidence to Support Targeted Disease Control.