Giles, L., Bainm C. and Nabb, E. | Veterinary Record | December 2024
The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to evaluate cattle caesarean sections performed at a first opinion veterinary practice, to increase the evidence base available for benchmarking, and to identify risk factors for dam and/or calf mortality…
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…
Hart, K. and Cartlidge, H. | The Veterinary Nurse | October 2024
The aim of this mixed methods study was two-fold, to determine an ideal storage duration and method for single surgical instruments packaged in self-sealed autoclave bags, and to determine the current practice of sterilisation and the storage methods for, and duration of, self-sealed autoclave bags used in small animal practice…
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…
Kudoa, A., Obosoa, R., Oshitaa, R., Yamauchia, A., Kamoa, S., Yoshidab, H., Kanai, E. and Takagia, S. | Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia | October 2024
The aim of this prospective randomised controlled study was to evaluate the effect of limb wrapping with table leg covers, in addition to routine thermal support, on the rectal temperature of dogs undergoing anaesthesia…
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