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Cellular electron tomography of the apical complex in the apicomplexan parasite Eimeria tenella shows a highly organised gateway for regulated secretion. (2022)
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Burrell, A., Marugan-Hernandez, V., Moreira-Leite, F., Ferguson, D. J. P., Tomley, F. M., & Vaughan, S. (2022). Cellular electron tomography of the apical complex in the apicomplexan parasite Eimeria tenella shows a highly organised gateway for regulated secretion. Cell, https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.06.17.448283

The apical complex of apicomplexan parasites is essential for host cell invasion and intracellular survival and as the site of regulated exocytosis from specialised secretory organelles called rhoptries and micronemes. Despite its importance, there i... Read More about Cellular electron tomography of the apical complex in the apicomplexan parasite Eimeria tenella shows a highly organised gateway for regulated secretion..

Nitric oxide synthase inhibition reveals differences in the nitric oxide pathway in previously laminitic ponies. (2022)
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Finding, E., Elliott, J., Harris, P., & Menzies-Gow, N. (2022). Nitric oxide synthase inhibition reveals differences in the nitric oxide pathway in previously laminitic ponies. Research in Veterinary Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2022.05.012

Previously laminitic (PL) ponies are reported to have higher blood pressure than non laminitic (NL) ponies. This relative hypertension may be related to endothelial cell dysfunction, similar to humans with metabolic syndrome. To investigate the relat... Read More about Nitric oxide synthase inhibition reveals differences in the nitric oxide pathway in previously laminitic ponies..

Modelling multi-player strategic decisions in animal healthcare: A scoping review (2022)
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Hennessey, M., Fournie, G., Quaife, M., & Alarcon-Lopez, P. (2022). Modelling multi-player strategic decisions in animal healthcare: A scoping review. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2022.105684

Strategic decision making in animal healthcare involves an array of complex factors interacting for the allocation of scarce resources. These influence the viability and success of livestock enterprises. However, the outcomes of such decisions may no... Read More about Modelling multi-player strategic decisions in animal healthcare: A scoping review.

Assessing Animal Welfare: A triangulation of preference, judgement bias and other candidate welfare indicators (2022)
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Paul, E., Browne, W., Mendl, M., Caplen, G., Trevarthen, A., Held, S., & Nicol, C. (2022). Assessing Animal Welfare: A triangulation of preference, judgement bias and other candidate welfare indicators. Animal Behaviour, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2022.02.003

To assess the welfare of captive animals, validated measures – so called “welfare indicators” - are required. We used a triangulation approach to investigate the extent to which different measures converged to provide corroborating evidence of welfar... Read More about Assessing Animal Welfare: A triangulation of preference, judgement bias and other candidate welfare indicators.

The effect of early experiences in barn owl (Tyto alba) behaviour. Acquisition-expression time of neophobia and filial imprinting. Implications for management and conservation (2022)
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Lezana, L., Hernández-Soto, R., Díez-León, M., Ríos, M., Baquero, E., & Galicia, D. (2022). The effect of early experiences in barn owl (Tyto alba) behaviour. Acquisition-expression time of neophobia and filial imprinting. Implications for management and conservation. Behavioural Processes, 195, 104569. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beproc.2021.104569

Ex vivo biomechanical evaluation of polyester and polyblend suture techniques to perform equine laryngoplasty (2022)
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Pressanto, M., Pascoletti, G., Perkins, J., Zanetti, E., Beccati, F., Santalucia, V., & Pepe, M. (2022). Ex vivo biomechanical evaluation of polyester and polyblend suture techniques to perform equine laryngoplasty. Veterinary Surgery, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.13777

Objective To validate the use of a polyblend tape suture in equine laryngoplasty (PL). Study design Experimental study. Animals Thirty-two cadaveric larynges. Methods Each larynx was randomly assigned to 1 of 4 groups: PL with polyblend tape suture (... Read More about Ex vivo biomechanical evaluation of polyester and polyblend suture techniques to perform equine laryngoplasty.

Risk factors influencing brumation success in captive tortoises in the United Kingdom (2022)
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Baldrey, V., Guezennec, L., & Hedley, J. (2022). Risk factors influencing brumation success in captive tortoises in the United Kingdom. Veterinary Record, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.1377

Background This survey of tortoise owners was performed to investigate the factors contributing to morbidity and mortality during and post-brumation in captive Testudo species in the United Kingdom. Methods Information regarding a total of 270 tortoi... Read More about Risk factors influencing brumation success in captive tortoises in the United Kingdom.

First Genome-Wide Association Study Investigating Blood Pressure and Renal Traits in Domestic Cats (2022)
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Jepson, R. E., Warren, H., Syme, H. M., Elliott, J., & Munroe, P. B. (2022). First Genome-Wide Association Study Investigating Blood Pressure and Renal Traits in Domestic Cats. Scientific Reports, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-05494-3

Hypertension (HTN) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are common in ageing cats. In humans, blood pressure (BP) and renal function are complex heritable traits. We performed the first feline Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS) of quantitative traits s... Read More about First Genome-Wide Association Study Investigating Blood Pressure and Renal Traits in Domestic Cats.

Comparison of success rate and time to obtain venous cannulation by cutdown technique at 3 locations using canine cadavers (2022)
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Jones, N., Handel, I., & Llewellyn, E. (2022). Comparison of success rate and time to obtain venous cannulation by cutdown technique at 3 locations using canine cadavers. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.13183

Objective To compare the success rates and time taken to cannulate the jugular, cephalic, and lateral saphenous veins using a cutdown technique by personnel with 4 different levels of experience. Design Prospective ex vivo study. Setting Veterinary u... Read More about Comparison of success rate and time to obtain venous cannulation by cutdown technique at 3 locations using canine cadavers.

Effects of between and within herd moves on the shedding of recrudescent elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) in captive Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) (2022)
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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).

Higher temperature extremes exacerbate negative disease effects in a social mammal (2022)
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Paniw, M., Duncan, C., Groenewoud, F., Drewe, J., Manser, M., Ozgul, A., & Clutton-Brock, T. (2022). Higher temperature extremes exacerbate negative disease effects in a social mammal. Nature Climate Change, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-022-01284-x

One important but understudied way in which climate change may impact the fitness of individuals and populations is by altering the prevalence of infectious disease outbreaks. This is especially true in social species where endemic diseases are wides... Read More about Higher temperature extremes exacerbate negative disease effects in a social mammal.

Tracheal trauma and pneumonia secondary to endotracheal intubation in a horse undergoing general anaesthesia, computerised tomography and myelography (2021)
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Díaz, M. D. M., Hewetson, M., & Kaartinen, J. (2021). Tracheal trauma and pneumonia secondary to endotracheal intubation in a horse undergoing general anaesthesia, computerised tomography and myelography. Equine Veterinary Education, n/a(n/a), https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.13591

Summary Endotracheal intubation is commonly performed in horses undergoing general anaesthesia to avoid fluid aspiration and provide mechanical ventilation and inhalational anaesthetic agents. Secondary laryngeal and tracheal trauma following intubat... Read More about Tracheal trauma and pneumonia secondary to endotracheal intubation in a horse undergoing general anaesthesia, computerised tomography and myelography.

Challenges in defining the functional, non?coding, expressed genome of members of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (2021)
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Stiens, J., Arnvig, K. B., Kendall, S. L., & Nobeli, I. (2022). Challenges in defining the functional, non?coding, expressed genome of members of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. Molecular Microbiology, 117(1), 20-31. https://doi.org/10.1111/mmi.14862

A definitive transcriptome atlas for the non-coding expressed elements of the members of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) does not exist. Incomplete lists of non-coding transcripts can be obtained for some of the reference genomes (e.g.,... Read More about Challenges in defining the functional, non?coding, expressed genome of members of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex.

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.

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.

A survey of calf management practices and farmer perceptions of calf housing in UK dairy herds (2021)
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Mahendran, S., Wathes, C., Booth, R., & Blackie, N. (2021). A survey of calf management practices and farmer perceptions of calf housing in UK dairy herds. Journal of Dairy Science, https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2021-20638

Adoption of optimal management techniques for rearing dairy calves has significant impacts on their health, welfare and productivity. Despite much published literature on best practice, calf morbidity and mortality rates remain high. This survey aime... Read More about A survey of calf management practices and farmer perceptions of calf housing in UK dairy herds.