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Prediction of lameness using automatically recorded activity, behavior and production data in post-parturient Irish dairy cows Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2021-02-06 G. M. Borghart; L. E. O’Grady; J. R. Somers
Although visual locomotion scoring is inexpensive and simplistic, it is also time consuming and subjective. Automated lameness detection methods have been developed to replace the visual locomotion scoring and aid in early and accurate detection. Several types of sensors are measuring traits such as activity, lying behavior or temperature. Previous studies on automatic lameness detection have been
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Clinical signs of brachycephalic ocular syndrome in 93 dogs Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2021-01-25 Joana Costa; Andrea Steinmetz; Esmeralda Delgado
Brachycephalic breeds have anatomical skull changes that are responsible for ocular clinical signs, known as the brachycephalic ocular syndrome (BOS). Their popularity has increased in recent years but the excessive pressure of selection lead to extreme conformation of skull shapes, resulting in facial alterations that can put these dogs’ vision at risk. This study aimed to analyse the ocular disorders
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Streptococci as the new dominant aetiological factors of mastitis in dairy cows in north-eastern Poland: analysis of the results obtained in 2013–2019 Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2021-01-04 E. Kaczorek-Łukowska; J. Małaczewska; R. Wójcik; K. Naumowicz; A. Blank; A. K. Siwicki
The objective of our study was to evaluate prevalence of selected bacterial and fungal pathogens of mastitis in dairy cattle in north-eastern Poland. Our study was conducted from 2013 to 2019 in 1,665 clinically and sub-clinically infected quarter milk samples (2013, n = 368; 2014, n = 350; 2015, n = 290; 2016, n = 170; 2017, n = 173; 2018, n = 224; and 2019, n = 90). The isolation and identification
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The effect of disinfectant ingredients on teat skin bacteria associated with mastitis in Irish dairy herds Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2021-01-02 Sarah Rose Fitzpatrick; Mary Garvey; Jim Flynn; Bernadette O’Brien; David Gleeson
Teat disinfection is an important step in the control of mastitis within a dairy herd. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of 96 commercially available teat disinfectant products in Ireland against bacterial isolates on teat skin. Teat disinfection products were applied to the teats of seventeen Holstein–Friesian cows. A split-udder model was used where one cow received two
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Correction to: Combination of intramuscular alfaxalone, butorphanol, and midazolam as a novel immobilization protocol in 3 ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-12-05 Kyratsoula Pentsou; Vilhelmiina Huuskonen
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.
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Stakeholder perceptions of non-regulatory bovine health issues in Ireland: past and future perspectives Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-11-26 Natascha V. Meunier; Kenneth McKenzie; David A. Graham; Simon J. More
In recent years, there have been multiple (political, environmental, cultural) drivers of change in Irish agriculture, including the establishment of Animal Health Ireland (AHI) in 2009, to provide leadership of non-regulatory livestock health issues (diseases and conditions of livestock that are endemic in Ireland but which are not currently subject to international legislation). In this study, we
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A cross-sectional survey on respiratory disease in a cohort of Irish pig farms Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-11-21 Maria Rodrigues da Costa; Rose Mary Fitzgerald; Edgar Garcia Manzanilla; Helen O’Shea; John Moriarty; Máire C. McElroy; Finola Catherine Leonard
Respiratory disease is one of the most important factors impacting pig production worldwide. There is no available information on the prevalence of key pathogens implicated in Irish pig production. The objective of this study was to describe the prevalence of pleurisy, pneumonia, lung abscesses, pericarditis and liver milk spots in finisher pigs of a cohort of Irish pig farms, and to describe the seroprevalence
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Causes of stress and conflict in the veterinary professional workplace – a perspective from Poland Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-11-17 Joanna Wojtacka; Wojciech Grudzień; Beata Wysok; Józef Szarek
The problems of burnout and the moral and ethical distress resulting from various kinds of conflict have been raised in the veterinary profession. However, their sources and inter-relationships have not been thoroughly recognized mainly due to the multidimensional nature of human interactions related to animal breeding, farming, welfare, prophylaxis and therapy. For the first time in Poland, an analysis
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Canine babesiosis – a disease rarely considered in the context of male infertility Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-11-06 Anna Domosławska; Sławomir Zdunczyk
Little is known about the impact of babesiosis on semen quality and fertility in dogs. Four cases of infertility in male dogs after infection with Babesia canis are described. In all dogs sperm quality was low. Two dogs were castrated pharmacologically or surgically. In two dogs fertility was restored after supplementation with selenium and Vitamin E. As possible causes of spermatogenesis disorders
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The in vitro efficacy of eye drops containing a bacteriophage solution specific for Staphylococcus spp. isolated from dogs with bacterial conjunctivitis Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-11-04 Renata Urban-Chmiel; Ireneusz Balicki; Katarzyna Świąder; Anna Nowaczek; Ewelina Pyzik; Dagmara Stępień-Pyśniak; Agnieszka Marek; Andrzej Puchalski; Andrzej Wernicki; Ewa Poleszak; Marta Dec
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the in vitro antibacterial effect of experimental eye drops with bacteriophages in elimination of Staphylococcus spp. isolated from dogs with bacterial conjunctivitis.. The bacterial material was collected from dogs with independent clinical signs of bacterial conjunctivitis. Staphylococcus spp. were identified by phenotypic and genotypic methods (MALDI-TOF
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Investigation of bovine abortion and stillbirth/perinatal mortality - similar diagnostic challenges, different approaches. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-09-04 John F Mee
This pracademic paper reviews current bovine foetopathy (abortion and stillbirth) case definitions, reporting and triage, and causes and time-of-death and proposes veterinary practitioner-focused investigative standard operating procedures (SOPs). Issues of under- and over-triage and intra-institutional SOP harmonisation are also discussed. It is proposed that an ‘observable abortion’ (120–260 days
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Triple nostrils in a calf. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-08-27 Takeshi Tsuka,Ai Saito,Yoshiharu Okamoto,Yuji Sunden,Takehito Morita,Ryo Nishimura,Yusuke Murahata,Kazuo Azuma,Masamichi Yamashita,Tomohiro Osaki,Norihiko Ito,Tomohiro Imagawa
Nasal abnormalities are rare in bovines. In humans, nasal deformities are mainly classified as proboscis lateralis or supernumerary nostrils. This report discusses the etiology of triple nostrils in a calf, based on computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and endoscopy. A female Holstein calf presented with triple nostrils. The following abnormalities were observed: (1) formation of a small
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Johne's disease in Irish dairy herds: considerations for an effective national control programme. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-08-14 A G Jordan,L R Citer,C G McAloon,D A Graham,E S G Sergeant,S J More
The Irish dairy industry has established a reputation for the production of safe and healthy dairy products and is seeking to further expand its export market for high value dairy products. To support its reputation, stakeholders aim to control Johne’s disease. To assist decision-makers determine the most appropriate design for an Irish programme, a narrative review of the scientific literature on
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Changes of plasma fibronectin and fibronectin-fibrin complexes in dams of stillborn dairy calves. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-08-09 Paulina Jawor,Dorota Krzyżanowska-Gołąb,Joanna Bajzert,Tadeusz Stefaniak,Iwona Kątnik-Prastowska
Fibronectin (FN) is a large (450–500 kDa), multidomain and multifunctional glycoprotein existing in mammalian tissues. Some fibronectin (FN) molecular forms might be involved in biological processes occurring within the perinatal period, such as tissue remodeling, coagulation, and repair. In this study fibronectin (FN) and fibrinogen (Fb) concentrations and FN-fibrin complexes occurrence and its relative
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Flock health survey of Irish Texel society breeders and larynx examination in Texel sheep. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-08-07 Aideen Kennedy,Séamus Fagan,Colm Brady,John Fagan,Eamon Wall,Seamus Hoey,Emma Tobin,Mícheál Casey,Maresa Sheehan
Laryngeal chondritis is a disease of undetermined aetiology, characterised by oedema, ulceration, abscessation and necrosis of the laryngeal mucosa and cartilage. The initial aim of the study was to document flock health issues identified by Irish pedigree Texel breeders using a questionnaire survey. Additionally, given the reports of breed predisposition for laryngeal chondritis in Texels, a further
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Doppler evaluation of maternal vessels in normal gestation and threatened abortion in canines. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-08-01 Sandeep Mahadeo Gaikwad,Sarita Ulhas Gulavane,Umesh Balkrishna Kumbhar,Raju Ramrao Shelar,Ravindra Jayram Chaudhari,Ruth Ann Ribeiro
Ultrasonographic monitoring of the pregnant bitch is an established routine in many veterinary clinics. In order to better assess foetal health and avoid pregnancy losses, Doppler ultrasonographic evaluation of the pregnant uterus is the need of the day. Investigations on the dynamics of maternal and foetal blood flow using Doppler ultrasound have been conducted in multiple species recently and it
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Epidemiological study on calf diarrhea and coccidiosis in dairy farms in Bahir Dar, North West Ethiopia. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-07-21 Habtamu Tamrat,Negesse Mekonnen,Yeshwas Ferede,Rudi Cassini,Negus Belayneh
A longitudinal prospective study was conducted from October 2017 to April 2018 on calf diarrhea and coccidiosis in dairy farms in Bahir Dar, North West Ethiopia with the objectives of determining the incidence of calf diarrhea and calf coccidiosis from diarrheic calves, assessing the major risk factors associated with calf diarrhea and coccidiosis and identifying the existing Eimeria species. A total
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Use of adrenaline continuous infusion to treat hypotension during general anaesthesia in a cow and a calf. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-07-02 Laura Gómez Fernández,María Chie Niimura Del Barrio,Claire Loughran
Hypotension is one of the most common complications observed during inhalation anaesthesia in veterinary patients. Treatment of hypotension in cattle is more challenging than in other species, owing to the limited number of drugs licensed in food producing animals. The use of adrenaline as an infusion to support blood pressure has not been described previously in bovines. A cow and a calf presented
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Anthelmintic resistance among gastrointestinal nematodes of cattle on dairy calf to beef farms in Ireland. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-07-01 Anne C Kelleher,Barbara Good,Theo de Waal,Orla M Keane
The control of gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) of cattle in pasture-based production systems such as Ireland is highly dependent on the availability of efficacious anthelmintics. There is very little information available on the efficacy of the broad-spectrum anthelmintics against GIN of cattle in Ireland and the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of anthelmintic resistance on dairy
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Current antimicrobial use in farm animals in the Republic of Ireland. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-06-26 Hannah Martin,Edgar Garcia Manzanilla,Simon J More,Lorcan O'Neill,Lisa Bradford,Catherine I Carty,Áine B Collins,Conor G McAloon
Antimicrobial resistance has been recognised as one of the most difficult challenges facing human and animal health in recent decades. The surveillance of antimicrobial use in animal health plays a major role in dealing with the growing issue of resistance. This paper reviews current data available on antimicrobial use in farmed animals in the Republic of Ireland, including each of the major livestock
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Competence perceptions of veterinary nursing students and registered veterinary nurses in Ireland: a mixed methods explanatory study. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-06-17 Karen Dunne,Bernadette Brereton,Vivienne Duggan,Deirdre P Campion
Veterinary regulators require veterinary nursing students to demonstrate clinical competence prior to registration and practice as a veterinary nurse. However, in common with other medical professions, there is no one broadly accepted definition of competence. Studies in nursing have revealed that practicing nurses may view newly qualified colleagues as lacking competence, leading to disillusionment
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Combination of intramuscular alfaxalone, butorphanol, and midazolam as a novel immobilization protocol in 3 ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta). Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-06-16 Kyratsoula Pentsou,Vilhelmiina Huuskonen
There is very little data on the optimal anaesthetic management of ring-tailed lemurs, and the available information is mostly based on extrapolation from other species. In addition, a thorough pre-anaesthetic assessment of lemurs might not be possible without prior chemical immobilization, making a safe immobilization protocol essential. Three ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur catta) were immobilized using
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Evaluation of oxidant/antioxidant status, metabolic profile and milk production in cows with metritis. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-05-27 Karolína Mikulková,Romana Kadek,Jaroslav Filípek,Josef Illek
The aim of the study was to evaluate oxidant/antioxidant status in 21 Holstein dairy cows with metritis compared to 8 healthy controls. Blood samples were taken during the first 21 days postpartum. Malondialdehyde (MDA), a marker of oxidative stress, total antioxidant status (TAS) and antioxidant parameters such as glutathione peroxidase (GPx), selenium (Se), vitamins A and E and beta-carotene were
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Use of autologous fascia lata graft to repair a complex corneal ulcer in a mare. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-05-05 Marcos Lores,Peter Rakestraw,Mieke De Rijck,Thomas Yarbrough
Background Application of an autogenous fascia lata graft in the treatment of keratomalacia in the horse has not been reported. The present case describes the use of an autologous fascia lata graft to surgically treat a complicated corneal ulcer in a horse. Case presentation A 12-year-old Arabian mare was admitted to Sharjah Equine Hospital with a history of right eye ulcerative keratitis of unknown
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Hepatitis E virus seroprevalence in pets in the Netherlands and the permissiveness of canine liver cells to the infection. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-04-02 Yunlong Li,Changbo Qu,Bart Spee,Ruyi Zhang,Louis C Penning,Robert A de Man,Maikel P Peppelenbosch,Hille Fieten,Qiuwei Pan
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) as an emerging zoonotic pathogen causes a major public health issue. Transmission from domestic, wildlife and zoo animals to human has been widely reported. Whether pets also serve as reservoirs remains an intriguing question. In this study, we found the sero-positive rates of HEV-specific antibodies in pet dogs, cats and horses of 18.52% (30/162), 14.89% (7/47) and 18.18% (4/22)
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Spontaneous hemispheric ventricular collapse and subarachnoid haemorrhages in a dog with congenital hydrocephalus internus Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-03-25 Agnieszka Olszewska; Daniela Farke; Martin Jürgen Schmidt
Overdrainage and collapse of the hemispheres is a potential severe complication after surgical treatment of internal hydrocephalus using ventriculoperitoneal shunts. Here we describe a case of a spontaneous hemispheric ventricular collapse in an untreated dog with congenital hydrocephalus internus. A twelve-week-old, male, intact Golden Retriever was presented with a history of peracute obtundation
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Impacts of drainage beds covered with sand and wood shavings on the comfort behaviour of dairy buffalo in a temperate climate Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-03-02 Lin Li; Ping Liu; Lulu Guo; Fulan Zhang; Jinhui Pu; Huaming Mao; Zhaobing Gu
Comfortable beds play an important role in increasing the ruminant and milk production efficiency of dairy buffalo. In loose housing systems, cow lying comfort depends on both the bedding materials and bed base. Buffaloes spent more lying time on sand beds at depth of 15 and 20 cm (S-15 and S-20) than on beds of 10 cm (S-10a) beds or in the feed alley in Exp1 (P < 0.01). No significant difference in
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A pilot study using environmental screening to determine the prevalence of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Irish cattle herds. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-02-15 Elvira Ramovic,Gillian Madigan,Shannon McDonnell,Denise Griffin,Elaine Bracken,Eadaoin NiGhallchoir,Emma Quinless,Aoife Galligan,John Egan,Deirdre M Prendergast
Background Dairy and beef cattle can be reservoirs of many pathogens, including Salmonella and Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP), the causative agent of Johne's disease (JD). Farm environments may provide potential entry points for the transmission of infectious agents into the food chain. Antibiotics are used to treat a wide variety of infections on farms, and administration of antimicrobial
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European perspectives on efforts to reduce antimicrobial usage in food animal production. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-01-27 Simon J More
New regulations on veterinary medicines and medicated feed will substantially influence antimicrobial prescribing and usage throughout Europe into the future. These regulations have been informed by a very large body of work, including the substantial progress towards reduced antimicrobial usage in food animal production in a number of member states of the European Union (EU). This paper seeks to summarise
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Using examination performance data and focus groups to inform teaching - a case study from final year students of veterinary medicine. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2020-01-10 Conor G McAloon,Emmet Kelly,Sue Rackard,Catherine McAloon,Marijke Beltman,Luke O'Grady,Lorenzo Viora,Mark Crowe,Michael L Doherty,Eoin G Ryan
Background Student feedback has played an important role in the maintenance of quality and standards in higher education. Perhaps the most commonly used method to capture feedback is a series of questions or statements where students indicate their degree of satisfaction or agreement. Focus groups offer an alternative means of capturing 'richer' qualitative data relating to students' thoughts on course
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Aminorex identified in horse urine following consumption of Barbarea vulgaris; a preliminary report Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2019-12-23 George Maylin; Clara Fenger; Jacob Machin; Sucheta Kudrimoti; Rodney Eisenberg; Jonathan Green; Thomas Tobin
Aminorex, (RS)-5- Phenyl-4,5-dihydro-1,3-oxazol-2-amine, is an amphetamine-like anorectic and in the United States a Drug Enforcement Administration [DEA] Schedule 1 controlled substance. Aminorex in horse urine is usually present as a metabolite of Levamisole, an equine anthelmintic and immune stimulant. Recently, Aminorex identifications have been reported in horse urine with no history or evidence
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Heart to spine measurements to detect left atrial enlargement in dogs with mitral insufficiency. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2019-11-20 Xavier Sánchez Salguero,David Prandi,Francisco Llabrés-Díaz,Edgar G Manzanilla,Llorenç Badiella,Claudio Bussadori
Background Radiography is useful to determine left atrial (LA) size when echocardiography is not available. Recently, the authors have described Radiographic Left Atrial Dimension (RLAD) as a new radiographic measurement to assess LA size. The objective of this study was to assess the clinical usefulness of 2 new radiographic measurements to detect and quantify left atrial enlargement (LAE) compared
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Canine cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy in the Republic of Ireland: a description of three cases. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2019-11-16 Aimee Hope,Carlos Martinez,Joseph P Cassidy,Barbara Gallagher,Carmel T Mooney
Background Cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV) is a condition of unknown aetiology involving microvascular thrombosis. It has recently been described in over 160 dogs in the United Kingdom and usually has a grave prognosis. To date, this condition has not been described in dogs residing in the Republic of Ireland. Case presentation Three dogs presented to University College Dublin Veterinary
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MRI signal changes and their association with intervertebral disc disease in canine vertebral endplates. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2019-10-31 Emma Deards,Dylan N Clements,Tobias Schwarz
Background This study was undertaken to determine the relationship between intervertebral endplate changes and intervertebral disc disease. This study was designed as a cross-sectional, observational study. Two hundred thirteen canine MRI scans performed between 2007 and 2014 were retrieved from a digital image archive. Scans which included any sagittal sections of the vertebral column from C1 to S1
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Seroprevalence of influenza D virus in selected sample groups of Irish cattle, sheep and pigs. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2019-10-29 Tom O'Donovan,Leah Donohoe,Mariette F Ducatez,Gilles Meyer,Eoin Ryan
Influenza D virus (IDV) is a new member of the Orthomyxoviridae family. It was first reported in swine in 2011 and isolated from bovine samples received for routine respiratory disease diagnosis in Ireland during 2014-2016. The goal of this study was to determine the seroprevalence in selected populations of IDV in cattle, pigs and sheep. Results showed a high prevalence of IDV in cattle sampled at
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Blood lactate, pH, base excess and pCO2 as prognostic indicators in caesarean-born kids from goats with pregnancy toxaemia. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2019-10-14 I M Andrade,P B A Simões,L P Lamas,N Carolino,M S Lima
The objective of this study was to identify the prognostic value for survival of blood parameters in the immediate post-caesarean surgery period in kids born from pregnancy toxaemia (PT) goats. This study involved 10 PT goats, in which a caesarean surgery was performed. Twenty-five kids were born after caesarean surgery of which 16 survived. A blood sample was collected from the jugular vein of the
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Schmallenberg virus: a systematic international literature review (2011-2019) from an Irish perspective. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2019-10-09 Áine B Collins,Michael L Doherty,Damien J Barrett,John F Mee
In Autumn 2011, nonspecific clinical signs of pyrexia, diarrhoea, and drop in milk yield were observed in dairy cattle near the German town of Schmallenberg at the Dutch/German border. Targeted veterinary diagnostic investigations for classical endemic and emerging viruses could not identify a causal agent. Blood samples were collected from animals with clinical signs and subjected to metagenomic analysis;
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Detection of antibodies against hepatitis E virus in pet veterinarians and pet dogs in South Korea. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2019-07-22 Kwang-Soo Lyoo,Soo-Jin Yang,Woonsung Na,Daesub Song
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a zoonotic pathogen commonly considered an important foodborne virus. Pet dogs are important reservoirs of zoonotic agents. In the present study, the seroprevalence of HEV in pet dogs and pet veterinarians were found to be 28.2 and 5.0%, respectively. It remains unclear whether pet veterinarians are at higher risk of HEV transmission. However, pet animals and individuals
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Identification and epidemiological analysis of Perostrongylus falciformis infestation in Irish badgers. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2019-07-09 Jennifer Oc Byrne,Andrew W Byrne,Annetta Zintl,Karolina Jankowska,Emmanuel Coulange,Theo de Waal,Grainne McCarthy,James O'Keeffe,Inger S Hamnes,Ursula Fogarty
Background The lungworm, Perostrongylus falciformis (fomerly known as Aelurostrongylus falciformis) has been identified in badgers (Meles meles) in Britain, the Russian Federation, Italy, Norway, Poland, Ukraine, Bosnia Herzegovina and Romania, while Aelurostrongylus pridhami has been reported from badgers in Spain. Results Pulmonary tissue from 1580 Irish badgers was examined and an estimated prevalence
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Comparison of T1wFLAIR and T1wTSE sequences in imaging the brain of small animals using high-field MRI. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2019-07-06 Chiara Bergamino,Séamus Hoey,Kenneth Waller,Cliona Skelly
Background T1w turbo spin echo (TSE) represents a fundamental sequence in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocols investigating the brain. Recent human literature has reported T1w Fluid Attenuated Inversion Recovery's (FLAIR's), superiority to T1wTSE in relation to tissue contrast for grey-to-white matter (GM-WM) and lesion-to-WM, although conflicting results are reported concerning lesion detection
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Tamoxifen in horses: pharmacokinetics and safety study. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2019-06-20 Gonzalo Gajardo,Rodrigo López-Muñoz,Anita Plaza,Benjamin Uberti,José Sarmiento,Gabriel Morán,Claudio Henríquez
Background Tamoxifen (TAM), a selective modulator of estrogen receptors (SERMs) has been recently explored as a therapeutic option for the oral treatment of airway inflammation in the horse. The objective of this work was to establish pharmacokinetic parameters of TAM and its main metabolites in equines, as well as to determine its clinical safety in short-term treatments. Results We determined TAM
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Ivermectin treatment failure on four Irish dairy farms. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2019-05-15 James O'Shaughnessy,Yvonne Drought,John Lynch,Marian Denny,Christine Hurley,William Byrne,Mícheál Casey,Theo de Waal,Maresa Sheehan
We report on the use of the faecal egg count reduction test to evaluate the performance of ivermectin in treating gastrointestinal nematode infections in first grazing season (FGS) calves on four dairy farms in Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. On each farm, FGS calves were injected subcutaneously with ivermectin in accordance with their live weight (day 0). Calves were individually faecal sampled on both day
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Can bovine TB be eradicated from the Republic of Ireland? Could this be achieved by 2030? Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2019-04-25 Simon J More
Background There has been an ongoing decline in bovine tuberculosis (TB) in the Republic of Ireland, however, TB has yet to be eradicated. Further to a recent commitment by the Irish government to eradicate TB by 2030, this paper considers two questions, 'Can bovine TB be eradicated from the Republic of Ireland?' and 'Could this be achieved by 2030?', given current knowledge from research. Main body
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Cervical vertebral malformations in 9 dogs: radiological findings, treatment options and outcomes. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2019-04-23 Ricardo Fernandes,Noel Fitzpatrick,Clare Rusbridge,Jeremy Rose,Colin J Driver
Background Disregarding atlantoaxial instability in toy breed dogs associated with dens malformation and cervical spondylomyelopathy; cervical vertebral malformations are rare and poorly characterised in veterinary medicine and consequently treatment strategies and clinical outcome are sparsely documented. Results Electronic clinical records at our veterinary referral hospital between April 2009 and
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Exploring the understanding of best practice approaches to common dog behaviour problems by veterinary professionals in Ireland. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2019-03-21 Emma Shalvey,Mark McCorry,Alison Hanlon
Background Companion animal behaviour problems significantly impact companion animal (and owner) welfare. Veterinary behavioural medicine (VBM) is an emerging discipline and aims to provide evidence-based advice to owners and veterinary professionals to support normal behaviour in companion animals through appropriate socialisation and training and to address behaviour problems in a constructive and
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Control of Nematodirus spp. infection by sheep flock owners in Northern Ireland. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2017-10-28 Connor McMahon,Hillary W J Edgar,Jason P Barley,Robert E B Hanna,Gerard P Brennan,Ian Fairweather
BACKGROUND To address a lack of information on the control of ovine helminth parasites in Northern Ireland (NI), a number of research projects have been undertaken, dealing with gastrointestinal nematodes, tapeworms and liver fluke. This investigation concerns Nematodirus and concentrates on three aspects of disease: farm management strategies for its control, derived from the results of a Questionnaire;
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Occupational stress and the importance of self-care and resilience: focus on veterinary nursing. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2017-10-13 Ciaran Lloyd,Deirdre P Campion
BACKGROUND Burnout and compassion fatigue are frequently mentioned in relation to veterinary work. Veterinary nursing is a caring profession and those who seek a career within this field do so because of a natural empathetic desire to care for animals. However it is the individuals who are the most caring and empathetic towards others that will be most at risk of experiencing occupational stress when
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Understanding the context for pet cat and dog feeding and exercising behaviour among pet owners in Ireland: a qualitative study. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2017-09-26 Martin J Downes,Catherine Devitt,Marie T Downes,Simon J More
BACKGROUND Pet cat and dog obesity contributes to increased risk of several diseases, including cancer and diabetes mellitus as well as a worsening of orthopaedic problems, and a reduction in survival rate. This study aims to develop a better understanding of cat and dog owners' self-reported beliefs and factors that influence owner behaviour around feeding and exercising their pet cat or dog, as there
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Challenges facing the veterinary profession in Ireland: 2. On-farm use of veterinary antimicrobials. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2017-09-22 Manuel Magalhães-Sant'Ana,Simon J More,David B Morton,Alison J Hanlon
BACKGROUND Antimicrobial resistance has emerged in recent years as a significant public health threat, which requires both an ethical and a scientific approach. In a recent Policy Delphi study, on-farm use of antimicrobials was a key concern identified by veterinary professionals in Ireland. In this case study (the second in a series of three resulting from a research workshop exploring the challenges
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Simultaneous oral administration of Salmonella Infantis and S. Typhimurium in chicks. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2017-09-07 Koichi Murakami,Eriko Maeda-Mitani,Daisuke Onozuka,Tamie Noda,Nobuyuki Sera,Hirokazu Kimura,Shuji Fujimoto,Satoshi Murakami
BACKGROUND To confirm the hypothesis that Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serovar (S.) Infantis has higher basic reproductive rates in chicks compared with other Salmonella serovars, 1-day-old specific-pathogen-free chicks (n = 8) were challenged simultaneously with S. Infantis and S. Typhimurium per os. Challenged chicks (Group A) were then housed with non-infected chicks (Group B, n = 4)
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Month-wise variation and prediction of bulk tank somatic cell count in Brazilian dairy herds and its impact on payment based on milk quality. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2017-08-22 Marcos Busanello,Larissa Nazareth de Freitas,João Pedro Pereira Winckler,Hiron Pereira Farias,Carlos Tadeu Dos Santos Dias,Laerte Dagher Cassoli,Paulo Fernando Machado
BACKGROUND Payment programs based on milk quality (PPBMQ) are used in several countries around the world as an incentive to improve milk quality. One of the principal milk parameters used in such programs is the bulk tank somatic cell count (BTSCC). In this study, using data from an average of 37,000 farms per month in Brazil where milk was analyzed, BTSCC data were divided into different payment classes
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Erratum to: Dog bite injuries to humans and the use of breed-specific legislation: a comparison of bites from legislated and non-legislated dog breeds. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2017-08-18 Nanci Creedon,Páraic S Ó Súilleabháin
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1186/s13620-017-0101-1.].
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Challenges facing the veterinary profession in Ireland: 3. emergency and casualty slaughter certification. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2017-08-09 Manuel Magalhães-Sant'Ana,Simon J More,David B Morton,Alison J Hanlon
BACKGROUND Veterinarians are faced with significant conflicts of interest when issuing certificates for the transport and slaughter of acutely injured and casualty livestock. In a recent Policy Delphi study, emergency and casualty slaughter certification was a key concern identified by veterinary professionals in Ireland. In this case study (the third in a series of three resulting from a research
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Dog bite injuries to humans and the use of breed-specific legislation: a comparison of bites from legislated and non-legislated dog breeds. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2017-07-25 Nanci Creedon,Páraic S Ó'Súilleabháin
BACKGROUND The primary objective of this study was to investigate if differences in dog bite characteristics exist amongst legislated and non-legislated dog breeds listed under breed-specific legislation in Ireland (age when bitten, anatomical bite locations, triggers for biting, victim's relationship with the dog, geographical location and owner presence, history of aggression, reporting bite incident
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Control of lice infestation in horses using a 10 mg/mL deltamethrin topical application. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2017-06-27 Eloy Castilla-Castaño,Alessandro Vischi,Christelle Navarro,Line Alice Lecru,Claudia Ribeiro,Sophie Pradier,Marie-Christine Cadiergues
BACKGROUND Two open-controlled studies evaluated the tolerance and the efficacy of a 10 mg/mL deltamethrin-based pour-on solution (Deltanil®; Virbac, France) in treating (study 1) and preventing (study 2) natural Damalinia equi infestations in horses. In study 1, seven adult horses received 10 mL of the solution from mane to tail head on day 0 (D0). Four adult horses, living separately, served as non-treated
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Erratum to: The prevalence, temporal and spatial trends in bulk tank equivalent milk fat depression in Irish milk recorded herds. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2017-06-21 Catherine I Carty,Alan G Fahey,Morgan R Sheehy,Steve Taylor,Ian J Lean,Conor G McAloon,Luke O'Grady,Finbar J Mulligan
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1186/s13620-017-0092-y.].
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Molecular characterization of antimicrobial resistant non-typhoidal Salmonella from poultry industries in Korea. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2017-06-13 Jin Eui Kim,Young Ju Lee
BACKGROUND Antimicrobial resistant Salmonella strains are a direct threat to human health when this resistance interferes with treatment and an indirect threat when resistance can be transferred to other human pathogens. The objective of the present study was to characterize antimicrobial resistant non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) isolates recovered from poultry industries, including a description of
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Field evaluation of the efficacy of common anthelmintics used in the control of gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep in Dabat district, Northwest Ethiopia. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2017-06-10 Zewdu Seyoum,Yitayew Demessie,Basazinew Bogale,Achenef Melaku
BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) infections are the main impediments that restrict the welfare and productivity of small ruminant in the world. Effective management of GINs in grazing sheep relies heavily on the use of highly efficacious anthelmintic drugs. However, anthelmintic resistance is becoming a significant concern in the world, and this phenomenon severely threatens the potential
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Erratum to: Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy secondary to adipose infiltration as a cause of episodic collapse in a horse. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2017-06-10 Alexandra G Raftery,Nerea Cuesta-Garcia,Hal Thompson,David G M Sutton
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1186/s13620-015-0052-3.].
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Challenges facing the veterinary profession in Ireland: 1. clinical veterinary services. Ir. Vet. J. (IF 1.821) Pub Date : 2017-06-09 Manuel Magalhães-Sant'Ana,Simon J More,David B Morton,Alison J Hanlon
BACKGROUND The provision of veterinary clinical services is known to elicit a range of challenges which require an ethical appraisal. In a recent Policy Delphi study, referrals/second opinions and 24 h emergency care were identified as matters of key concern by veterinary professionals in Ireland. In this case study (the first in a series of three resulting from a research workshop exploring challenges
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