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Computed tomography-guided drainage of a canine intracerebral abscess (2024)
Journal Article
Seddon, K., & Stewart, G. (2025). Computed tomography-guided drainage of a canine intracerebral abscess. Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound, 66(1), https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.13472

An approximately 7-week-old female American Bulldog was presented for head injury and seizures. The dog was obtunded with absent left-sided postural reactions, absent left palpebral reflex, delayed vestibulo-ocular reflex bilaterally, and calvarial h... Read More about Computed tomography-guided drainage of a canine intracerebral abscess.

Comparison of outcomes in dogs undergoing hiatal hernia repair with and without use of a gastropexy: 41 cases (2012-2022) (2024)
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Watkins, M., Shales, C., Thomas, G., Rossanese, M., Sparks, T., & White, R. (2024). Comparison of outcomes in dogs undergoing hiatal hernia repair with and without use of a gastropexy: 41 cases (2012-2022). Journal of Small Animal Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13797

Objectives: To determine the difference in complication rate, gastrointestinal grade and requirement for ongoing medical and/or surgical management following hiatal hernia repair in dogs with and without gastropexy. Materials and methods: Clinical re... Read More about Comparison of outcomes in dogs undergoing hiatal hernia repair with and without use of a gastropexy: 41 cases (2012-2022).

Comparison of CHOP-19 and CHOP-25 for treatment of peripheral nodal B-cell lymphoma in dogs: A European multicenter retrospective cohort study (2024)
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Hawkes, C., Morris, J., Bavcar, S., Wilkie, C., Ray, S., Auquier, C., Benjamin, S., Masso, J., Bottin, S., Davies, O., Desmas-Bazelle, I., Einhorn, A., Figueroa-Gonzalez, C., Holenova, K., Kritsotalaki, E., Peak, K., Smallwood, K., Treggiari, E., Valenti, P., de la Virgen, M., & Fournier, Q. (2024). Comparison of CHOP-19 and CHOP-25 for treatment of peripheral nodal B-cell lymphoma in dogs: A European multicenter retrospective cohort study. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.17222

BackgroundPeripheral nodal B-cell lymphomas (PNBCL) represent the most common presentation of lymphomas in dogs. Multiagent CHOP (C = cyclophosphamide, H = hydroxydaunorubicin [Doxorubicin], O = Oncovin, P = prednisolone)-based chemotherapy protocols... Read More about Comparison of CHOP-19 and CHOP-25 for treatment of peripheral nodal B-cell lymphoma in dogs: A European multicenter retrospective cohort study.

New theropod dinosaur remains from the Upper Cretaceous of the Kem Kem Group (Eastern Morocco) clarify spinosaurid morphology (2024)
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Hutchinson, J., Lacerda, M. B. S., Isasmendi, E., Delcourt, R., & Fernandes, M. A. (2024). New theropod dinosaur remains from the Upper Cretaceous of the Kem Kem Group (Eastern Morocco) clarify spinosaurid morphology. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, https://doi.org/10.1093/zoolinnean/zlae109

The Kem Kem Group is a lowermost lithostratigraphic unit from the Upper Cretaceous that extends along the border between Algeria and Morocco, in the northern region of Africa. This geological unit has yielded several tetrapod fossils, including a wel... Read More about New theropod dinosaur remains from the Upper Cretaceous of the Kem Kem Group (Eastern Morocco) clarify spinosaurid morphology.

A brief review of bovine dystocia: risk factors, causes, approach and outcomes (2024)
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Williams, G., Fitzsimmonds, H., Angel, T., Britten, N., & Plate, P. (2024). A brief review of bovine dystocia: risk factors, causes, approach and outcomes. Livestock, 29(5), 194-198. https://doi.org/10.12968/live.2024.0012

Dystocia remains one of the most common reasons for producers seeking veterinary advice and
expertise, and therefore warrants regular review as causes and underlying risk factors may change over
time. Dystocia is the result of a range of risk facto... Read More about A brief review of bovine dystocia: risk factors, causes, approach and outcomes.

Adult-onset neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis in a smooth-haired dachshund (2024)
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Gouveia, D., Foreman, M., & Cloup, E. (2024). Adult-onset neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis in a smooth-haired dachshund. Vet Record Case Reports, https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.991

A 5-year-old, smooth-haired miniature dachshund exhibited a progressive history of frequent episodes of aggression towards objects, head pressing, circling and intermittent pelvic limb ataxia over a period of 2 weeks. Visual impairment was also notic... Read More about Adult-onset neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis in a smooth-haired dachshund.

A prospective multicenter observational study assessing incidence and risk factors for acute blood transfusion reactions in dogs (2024)
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Hall, G., Birkbeck, R., Brainard, B., Camacho, F., Davidow, E., Levine, D., Mackin, A., Moss, T., Nash, K., Stanzani, G., Starybrat, D., Stoye, D., Tai, C., Thomason, J., Walker, J., Wardrop, K., Wilson, H., Wurlod, V., & Humm, K. (2024). A prospective multicenter observational study assessing incidence and risk factors for acute blood transfusion reactions in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.17175

BackgroundReported incidence of blood transfusion reactions (TR) varies greatly.ObjectiveTo prospectively evaluate the incidence of acute TRs in dogs receiving allogenic blood products, using consensus definitions, and to assess factors associated wi... Read More about A prospective multicenter observational study assessing incidence and risk factors for acute blood transfusion reactions in dogs.

Computed tomographic findings of a nasal neuroendocrine neoplasm with intracranial extension in a horse (2024)
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Giorio, M., Mitchell, J., Priestnall, S., Dunkel, B., Dash, R., & Berner, D. (2024). Computed tomographic findings of a nasal neuroendocrine neoplasm with intracranial extension in a horse. Equine Veterinary Education, https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.14040

A 20-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding was presented to the Royal Veterinary College Equine Referral Hospital for investigation of left-sided epistaxis, depression and gait abnormalities of approximately 1 month duration. Physical examination and cr... Read More about Computed tomographic findings of a nasal neuroendocrine neoplasm with intracranial extension in a horse.

LRRK2 kinase activity is necessary for development and regeneration in Nematostella vectensis (2024)
Journal Article
Holmes, G., Ferguson, S., Lewis, P., & Echeverri, K. (2024). LRRK2 kinase activity is necessary for development and regeneration in Nematostella vectensis. Neural Development, 19(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13064-024-00193-3

Background The starlet sea anemone, Nematostella vectensis, is an emerging model organism with a high regenerative capacity, which was recently found to possess an orthologue to the human Leucine Rich Repeat Kinase 2 (LRRK2) gene. Mutations in this g... Read More about LRRK2 kinase activity is necessary for development and regeneration in Nematostella vectensis.

Percutaneous ultrasound-guided anchor wire placement aids in the intraoperative localization of nonpalpable, superficial foreign bodies and abscesses in dogs (2024)
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Thomas, G., Pivetta, M., Simpson, M., Banks, C., Villamil, C. S., & Rossanese, M. (2024). Percutaneous ultrasound-guided anchor wire placement aids in the intraoperative localization of nonpalpable, superficial foreign bodies and abscesses in dogs. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 262(11), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.24.04.0279

The Need for Recovery: An investigation into short-term work-related fatigue in veterinary nurses (2024)
Journal Article
Orpet, H., & Foxx, F. (in press). The Need for Recovery: An investigation into short-term work-related fatigue in veterinary nurses. Veterinary Record, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.3898

Veterinary nursing is physically and emotionally demanding, putting veterinary nurses at risk of acute work-related fatigue, with potentially negative consequences including chronic occupational syndromes such as burnout. The Need for Recovery (NFR)... Read More about The Need for Recovery: An investigation into short-term work-related fatigue in veterinary nurses.

Impacts of Puppy Early Life Experiences, Puppy-Purchasing Practices, and Owner Characteristics on Owner-Reported Problem Behaviours in a UK Pandemic Puppies Cohort at 21 Months of Age (2024)
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Brand, C., Brand, C., O'Neill, D., Belshaw, Z., Dale, F., Merritt, B., Clover, K., Tay, M., Pegram, C., & Packer, R. (2024). Impacts of Puppy Early Life Experiences, Puppy-Purchasing Practices, and Owner Characteristics on Owner-Reported Problem Behaviours in a UK Pandemic Puppies Cohort at 21 Months of Age. Animals, 14(2), 336. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14020336

Problem behaviours are a leading cause of relinquishment and euthanasia of young dogs. Previous research has identified associations between owner-reported problem behaviours and risk factors, including how dogs were acquired as puppies, early social... Read More about Impacts of Puppy Early Life Experiences, Puppy-Purchasing Practices, and Owner Characteristics on Owner-Reported Problem Behaviours in a UK Pandemic Puppies Cohort at 21 Months of Age.

A Functional Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism Upstream of the Collagen Type III Gene Is Associated with Catastrophic Fracture Risk in Thoroughbred Horses (2023)
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Lago, E. P., Baird, A., Blott, S. C., Mcphail, R. E., Ross, A. C., Durward-Akhurst, S. A., & Guest, D. J. (2023). A Functional Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism Upstream of the Collagen Type III Gene Is Associated with Catastrophic Fracture Risk in Thoroughbred Horses. Animals, 14(1), 116. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14010116

Fractures caused by bone overloading are a leading cause of euthanasia in Thoroughbred racehorses. The risk of fatal fracture has been shown to be influenced by both environmental and genetic factors but, to date, no specific genetic mechanisms unde... Read More about A Functional Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism Upstream of the Collagen Type III Gene Is Associated with Catastrophic Fracture Risk in Thoroughbred Horses.

Multimodal pain management in a dog with oral fibrosarcoma (2023)
Journal Article
Hjalmarsson, L., Bianchi, C., & Stathopoulou, T.-R. (in press). Multimodal pain management in a dog with oral fibrosarcoma. Vet Record Case Reports, https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.785

An-year-old lurcher presented at the Pain Clinic of the Queen Mother Hospital following a-month history of progressive right-sided facial pain that was poorly responsive to multimodal oral analgesia. Initial investigations had revealed dental changes... Read More about Multimodal pain management in a dog with oral fibrosarcoma.