Low, D., Costa, L., Hawkesby, J., Nardulli, L., Proteasa, A.and Vallios, V. | Veterinary Surgery | December 2024
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the association between gonadectomy and the risk of cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs…
Jackson, L.P., Higgins, H.M. and Duncan, J.S. | Frontiers in Veterinary Science | December 2025
The aim of this cross-sectional online survey questionnaire was to provide an up-to-date estimate of neonatal infectious arthritis (NIA) prevalence on UK sheep farms, to describe management controls for NIA on UK farms and to explore associated risk factors…
Smith, R., Pinchbeck, G., McGowan, C., Ireland, J. and Perkins, E. | Equine Veterinary Journal | November 2024
The aim of this qualitative study was to explore how veterinary surgeons in Great Britain approach veterinary care for the ageing horse and to develop a theory that explains the influence veterinary surgeon have on the vet–owner relationship, and on the health and welfare of the older horse…
Lefort-Holguin, M., Delsart, A., Otis, C., Moreau, M., Barbeau-Grégoire, M., Mellet, F., Biourge, V., Lussier, B., Pelletier, J.-P., Martel-Pelletier, J. and Troncy, E. | Animals | November 2024
The aim of this prospective, randomised, blinded and placebo-controlled study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of a test diet containing a high level of EPA and DHA, turmeric extract and hydrolysed collagen compared to a placebo diet, in cats with naturally occurring osteoarthritis…
Endersby, S., Billy, C. and de Jaeger, X. | Frontiers in Veterinary Science | December 2024
The aim of this blinded randomised placebo-controlled study was to evaluate the efficacy of a pheromone collar in managing behavioural problems in cats, and to assess adverse events reported with the use of these collars compared to a regular control collar…
Kirton, R., Sandford, I., Raffan, E., Hallsworth, S., Burman, O.H.P. and Morgan, R. | Equine Veterinary Journal | September 2024
The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of two commonly used grazing systems — the ‘strip-grazing’ and the ‘track’ systems — on the behaviour and welfare of outdoor-living ponies…
Brown, J.F. and Murison, P.J. | Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery | October 2024
The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the prevalence of perioperative anaesthetic complications in healthy cats undergoing neutering in first opinion practice…
Britten, N. and Mahendran, S. | Veterinary Record | September 2024
The aim of this review was to increase the awareness of UK veterinary practitioners of the impact of their work on sustainable agriculture practices by outlining the importance of sustainable ruminant production, the metrics that are used to measure sustainability, and how the different aspects of ruminant production impact sustainability…
Moxon, R., England, G.C.W., Payne, R., Corr, S.A. and Freeman, S.L. | PLOS ONE | October 2024
The aim of this scoping review was to identify the current evidence on the effect of the timing of neutering in relation to puberty on five health outcomes: atopy, developmental orthopaedic disease, neoplasia, obesity and urogenital disease in female dogs, and to highlight any areas where there is a gap in knowledge…
Fox, A. and Neville, V. | Veterinary Record | August 2024
The aim of this online study was to survey owners of Syrian hamsters about the housing, husbandry, behaviour and health of their hamsters to identify areas of good and poor practice, and to assess whether owners were observing natural behaviours…
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