Influence of the concentrate inclusion level in a grass silage-based diet on hepatic transcriptomic profiles in Holstein-Friesian dairy cows in early lactation (2023)
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Cheng, Z., Little, M., Ferris, C., Takeda, H., Ingvartsen, K., Crowe, M., & Wathes, D. C. (2023). Influence of the concentrate inclusion level in a grass silage-based diet on hepatic transcriptomic profiles in Holstein-Friesian dairy cows in early lactation. Journal of Dairy Science, https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2022-22860

Excessive negative energy balance (NEB) in early lactation is linked to an increased disease risk but may be mitigated by appropriate nutrition. The liver plays central roles in both metabolism and immunity. Hepatic transcriptomic profiles were compa... Read More about Influence of the concentrate inclusion level in a grass silage-based diet on hepatic transcriptomic profiles in Holstein-Friesian dairy cows in early lactation.

Comparison of environment quality measurements between 3 types of calf housing in the United Kingdom (2023)
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Mahendran, S., Blackie, N., wathes, C., & booth, R. (in press). Comparison of environment quality measurements between 3 types of calf housing in the United Kingdom. Journal of Dairy Science, https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2022-22613

Pre-weaned calves are kept in a range of housing types which offer variable protection against the weather and provide differing internal environments. This cross-sectional observational study assessed the influence of housing type (shed, polytunnel... Read More about Comparison of environment quality measurements between 3 types of calf housing in the United Kingdom.

An investigation into an outbreak of pancytopenia in cats in the United Kingdom (2023)
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Glanemann, B., Humm, K., Pegram, C., & Chan, D. (2023). An investigation into an outbreak of pancytopenia in cats in the United Kingdom. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 37, 117-125. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16615

Background: In spring 2021 increasing numbers of cats presenting with severe pancytopenia were noted in United Kingdom (UK). Objective: To describe process and outcome of the investigation performed into the outbreak of pancytopenia in cats. Anima... Read More about An investigation into an outbreak of pancytopenia in cats in the United Kingdom.

Global disparities in SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance (2022)
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Brito, A. F., Semenova, E., Dudas, G., Hassler, G. W., Kalinich, C. C., Kraemer, M. U., …GISAID core curation team. (in press). Global disparities in SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance. Nature Communications, https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.08.21.21262393

Impact of host age on viral and bacterial communities in a waterbird population (2022)
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Hill, S. C., François, S., Thézé, J., Smith, A., Simmonds, P., Perrins, C., …Pybus, O. (in press). Impact of host age on viral and bacterial communities in a waterbird population. ISME Journal,

Wildlife harbour pathogens that can harm human or livestock health and are the source of most emerging infectious diseases. It is rarely considered how changes in wildlife population age-structures or how age-stratified behaviours might alter the lev... Read More about Impact of host age on viral and bacterial communities in a waterbird population.

The dinosaurian femoral head experienced a morphogenetic shift from torsion to growth along the avian stem (2022)
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Hutchinson, J. (2022). The dinosaurian femoral head experienced a morphogenetic shift from torsion to growth along the avian stem. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2022.0740

"The dinosaurian femoral head experienced a cryptic evolutionary shift in morphogenetic process." The evolution of birds-and their highly derived locomotion-from their terrestrial dinosaurian ancestors has captured scientific interest for generations... Read More about The dinosaurian femoral head experienced a morphogenetic shift from torsion to growth along the avian stem.

Anatomy in practice: how do equine and production animal veterinarians apply anatomy in primary care settings? (2022)
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Homfray, B., Attwood, A., & Channon, S. B. (2022). Anatomy in practice: how do equine and production animal veterinarians apply anatomy in primary care settings?. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2022-0074

To successfully prepare veterinary undergraduates for the workplace, it is critical that anatomy educators consider the context in which developing knowledge and skills will be applied. This study aimed to establish how farm animal and equine general... Read More about Anatomy in practice: how do equine and production animal veterinarians apply anatomy in primary care settings?.

Dairy vs. beef production – expert views on welfare of cattle in common food production systems (2022)
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Mandel, R., Bracke, M., Nicol, C., Webster, J., & Gygax, L. (2022). Dairy vs. beef production – expert views on welfare of cattle in common food production systems. animal, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.animal.2022.100622

Consumers’ views and concerns about the welfare of farm animals may play an important role in their decision to consume dairy, meat and/or plants as their primary protein source. As animals are killed prematurely in both dairy and beef industries, it... Read More about Dairy vs. beef production – expert views on welfare of cattle in common food production systems.

Date of birth and purchase price as foals or yearlings are associated with Thoroughbred race performance in UK/IRE flat racing (2022)
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Arango-Sabogal, J. C., Mouncey, R., de Mestre, A., & Verheyen, K. (2022). Date of birth and purchase price as foals or yearlings are associated with Thoroughbred race performance in UK/IRE flat racing. Veterinary Record Open, https://doi.org/10.1002/vro2.43

A systematic literature review on the economic impact of endemic disease in UK sheep and cattle using a One Health conceptualisation (2022)
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Whatford, L., van Winden, S., & Haesler, B. (2022). A systematic literature review on the economic impact of endemic disease in UK sheep and cattle using a One Health conceptualisation. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2022.105756

Investigation Of Factors Affecting Recruitment And Retention In The UK Veterinary Nursing Profession (2022)
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Hagen, J., Weller, R., Mair, T., Batt-Williams, S., & Kinnison, T. (2022). Investigation Of Factors Affecting Recruitment And Retention In The UK Veterinary Nursing Profession. Vet Record Case Reports, https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.106044

Background Recruitment and retention have been identified as contributing factors to workforce shortages in the veterinary team. Methods In this second part of a project exploring recruitment and retention in veterinary professions, results from v... Read More about Investigation Of Factors Affecting Recruitment And Retention In The UK Veterinary Nursing Profession.

The nose is not enough: Multi-site sampling is best for MRSP detection in dogs and households (2022)
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Frosini, S., Bond, R., King, R. H., & Loeffler, A. (2022). The nose is not enough: Multi-site sampling is best for MRSP detection in dogs and households. Veterinary Dermatology, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.13118

Background: Following recovery from meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) infection of any type, dogs may continue to carry MRSP asymptomatically on skin and mucosae, contributing to the spread of this multidrug-resistant, veter... Read More about The nose is not enough: Multi-site sampling is best for MRSP detection in dogs and households.

In vivo and ex vivo range of motion in the fire salamander Salamandra salamandra (2022)
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Herbst, E., Eberhard, E., Richards, C., & Hutchinson, J. (2022). In vivo and ex vivo range of motion in the fire salamander Salamandra salamandra. Journal of Anatomy, https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.13738

Modulation of osteoblast differentiation and function by the P2X4 receptor (2022)
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Orriss, I., Davies, B. K., Bourne, L. E., & Arnett, T. R. (2022). Modulation of osteoblast differentiation and function by the P2X4 receptor. Purinergic Signalling, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11302-022-09887-x

Title: The extinct shark Otodus megalodon was a transoceanic super-predator: inferences from 1 3D modelling 2 Short title: Megalodon ecological inferences from new 3D model 3 4 (2022)
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Cooper, J. A., Hutchinson, J. R., Bernvi, D. C., Cliff, G., Wilson, R. P., Dicken, M. L., …Pimiento, C. (2022). Title: The extinct shark Otodus megalodon was a transoceanic super-predator: inferences from 1 3D modelling 2 Short title: Megalodon ecological inferences from new 3D model 3 4. Science Advances, https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abm9424

23 Although shark teeth are abundant in the fossil record, their bodies are rarely preserved. Thus, 24 our understanding of the anatomy of the extinct Otodus megalodon remains rudimentary. We 25 used an exceptionally preserved fossil to create the fi... Read More about Title: The extinct shark Otodus megalodon was a transoceanic super-predator: inferences from 1 3D modelling 2 Short title: Megalodon ecological inferences from new 3D model 3 4.

2022 Update of the Consensus on the Rational Use of Antithrombotics and Thrombolytics in Veterinary Critical Care - Domain 6 - Defining rational use of thrombolytics (2022)
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Chan, D. (2022). 2022 Update of the Consensus on the Rational Use of Antithrombotics and Thrombolytics in Veterinary Critical Care - Domain 6 - Defining rational use of thrombolytics. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.13227

Abstract Objectives: To systematically review available evidence and establish guidelines related to the use of thrombolytics for the management of small animals with suspected or confirmed thrombosis. Design: PICO (Population, Intervention, Co... Read More about 2022 Update of the Consensus on the Rational Use of Antithrombotics and Thrombolytics in Veterinary Critical Care - Domain 6 - Defining rational use of thrombolytics.

Leptospirosis vaccination in dogs attending UK primary care practices: vaccine uptake and factors associated with administration (2022)
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Taylor, C., O'Neill, D., Catchpole, B., & Brodbelt, D. (2022). Leptospirosis vaccination in dogs attending UK primary care practices: vaccine uptake and factors associated with administration. BMC Veterinary Research, 18(285), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-022-03382-6

Background Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease that is found globally and affects most mammalian species. Vaccination of dogs against leptospirosis is an important approach to preventing clinical disease, or reducing disease severity, as well as red... Read More about Leptospirosis vaccination in dogs attending UK primary care practices: vaccine uptake and factors associated with administration.

Molecular Characterization of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase Producing Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli isolates from Livestock and in-contact Humans in Southeast Nigeria (2022)
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Brunton, L., Olorunleke, S., Kirchner, M., Duggett, N., AbuOun, M., Okorie-Kanu, O., …Anjum, M. (2022). Molecular Characterization of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase Producing Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli isolates from Livestock and in-contact Humans in Southeast Nigeria. Frontiers in Microbiology, https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2022.937968

A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY IDENTIFYING RISK FACTORS FOR DACRYOCYSTITIS IN PET RABBITS (2022)
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Hedley, J., Ede, V., & Dawson, C. (2022). A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY IDENTIFYING RISK FACTORS FOR DACRYOCYSTITIS IN PET RABBITS. Veterinary Record, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.1903

Background: Dacryocystitis has been suggested to be a relatively common condition in pet rabbits and is often associated with concurrent disease. The aim of this study was to investigate potential risk factors associated with dacryocystitis in a pet... Read More about A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY IDENTIFYING RISK FACTORS FOR DACRYOCYSTITIS IN PET RABBITS.

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.