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Stakeholder perceptions of thoroughbred yearling sales endoscopy in Australia: can we do better? Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 JL Hardwick, BJ Ahern, SH Franklin
ObjectiveTo identify thoroughbred industry stakeholders' views on the yearling sales endoscopy in Australia.DesignSemi‐structured qualitative group interviews with equine veterinarians, thoroughbred breeders and yearling purchasers.MethodsTwenty‐nine experienced thoroughbred industry stakeholders participated in online focus groups: (1) equine veterinarians involved in yearling endoscopy; (2) thoroughbred
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Horse populations are severely underestimated in a region at risk of Hendra virus spillover Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 B Linnegar, DH Kerlin, P Eby, P Kemsley, H McCallum, AJ Peel
ObjectiveTo identify the size and distribution of the horse population in the Northern Rivers Region of NSW, including changes from 2007 to 2021, to better understand populations at risk of Hendra virus transmission.MethodsCensus data from the 2007 Equine Influenza (EI) outbreak were compared with data collected annually by New South Wales Local Land Services (LLS) (2011–2021), and with field observations
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A case of disseminated cryptococcosis with abdominal involvement due to Cryptococcus neoformans species complex in a Ragdoll cat and false‐negative cryptococcal antigen lateral flow tests due to the postzone phenomenon Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 A Teh, E Pritchard, SL Donahoe, R Malik, M Krockenberger
Although cryptococcosis is the most common systemic fungal disease of cats, abdominal involvement is rarely reported. The pathogenesis of cryptococcosis usually involves sinonasal colonisation, followed by tissue invasion and sinonasal infection, with possible subsequent spread to the lungs and/or direct extension into the central nervous system (CNS), for example, via the cribriform plate. Further
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Strongyloides stercoralis in two dogs from a household in temperate Australia Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 N Kirkwood, J Šlapeta
Strongyloides stercoralis is parasite affecting both humans and dogs and is most prevalent in tropical and subtropical areas of Australia. This case report describes two dogs from a household in Sydney, New South Wales, one with chronic gastrointestinal signs and the other who was asymptomatic who were subsequently diagnosed with S. stercoralis. Diagnosis can be challenging in humans and dogs due to
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Toxoplasmosis epidemic in a population of urbanised allied rock-wallabies (Petrogale assimilis) on Magnetic Island (Yunbenun), North Queensland Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 RO Bowater, B Gummow, T Mackie, AR Thompson, DA Hayes, K Goudkamp, JD Taylor
A mortality event involving 23 allied rock-wallabies (Petrogale assimilis) displaying neurological signs and sudden death occurred in late April to May 2021 in a suburban residential area directly adjacent to Magnetic Island National Park, on Magnetic Island (Yunbenun), North Queensland, Australia. Three allied rock-wallabies were submitted for necropsy, and in all three cases, the cause of death was
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Retrospective assessment of ophthalmic disease development in domestic dogs and cats when hospitalised with tick paralysis caused by Ixodes holocyclus Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 BD Reynolds, E Perry, HG Nagel, CJ Whittaker, KA Caruso, MJ Annear, WM Irving, PM McCarthy, A Dion, JM‐S Yi, E Hall, JS Smith
ObjectiveTo investigate the incidence and predisposing factors leading to the development of corneal ulcers and the loss of a palpebral reflex in hospitalised canine and feline patients with tick paralysis (TP).Animals studiedA total of 102 dogs and 100 cats retrospectively were assessed from previously hospitalised patients.MethodsA retrospective cohort study was performed on 102 different canine
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The effects of maternal calcium status during late gestation on lamb growth and survival in twin‐bearing Merino ewes grazing pasture Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 AL Munn, AMF Swinbourne, B‐J Brougham, WHEJ van Wettere, AC Weaver
Our project aimed to investigate whether low maternal calcium status during late gestation decreased weight, growth and survival of lambs born to twin‐bearing Merino ewes grazing pasture. On day 130 of gestation, approximately a 10 mL blood sample was collected from 108 twin‐bearing Merino ewes. Blood pH and calcium ion concentration were measured in whole blood and serum was analysed for calcium,
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Development of reference intervals for serum biochemistry and haematology of juvenile green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) in a Thai rehabilitation centre Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 O Hayakijkosol, K Gerber, DJ Miller, P Chomchat
No reference intervals for serum biochemistry and haematology of sea turtles in Thailand exists to assist veterinarians who are responsible for sea turtle health management and treatment. This study determined serum biochemistry and basic haematology of healthy juvenile green sea turtles (n = 92) in captivity in Thailand following the American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology (ASVCP), Quality
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Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for sheep Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 R Batey, P Nilon, SW Page, GF Browning, JM Norris
Disclaimer These Guidelines and any recommendations presented in the Guidelines: ○ are a guide to best practice and are not mandatory; ○ do not replace a veterinarian's clinical judgment or assessment of individual cases; and ○ do not comprise a limit or substitution for a registered label or label condition for any product; The Guidelines have been prepared in good faith based on published evidence
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The effect of humate as a feed additive on feed intake, production, and carcass parameters of Angus steers Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 F Ataollahi, BWB Holman, GR Casburn, JW Piltz
Humate may be a valuable livestock feed additive, with potential effects on nutrient utilisation and animal performance. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of K Humate S 100R supplementation on the feed intake, liveweight gain, and carcass parameters of Angus steers. Within individual pens, 40 weaned steers were allocated to four treatment groups (n = 10/potassium humate K Humate
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What is the best treatment for hypotension in healthy dogs during anaesthesia maintained with isoflurane? Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 CT Quinn
Hypotension is a common and potentially life-threatening complication of general anaesthesia in dogs. Due to the combination of cardiovascular side effects of many anaesthetic, sedative and analgesic drugs used peri-operatively hypotension is frequently reported even in healthy dogs undergoing elective procedures. Several treatment options for hypotension have been advocated. Potential treatments include
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Understanding barriers to reducing antimicrobials on Australian dairy farms: A qualitative analysis Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 C Langhorne, BJ Wood, C Wood, J Henning, M McGowan, D Schull, S Ranjbar, JS Gibson
Reducing antibiotic use in production animal systems is one strategy which may help to limit the development of antimicrobial resistance. To reduce antimicrobial use in food-producing animals, it is important to first understand how antibiotics are used on farm and what barriers exist to decreasing their use. In dairy production systems, mastitis is one of the most common reasons for administering
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Distance examination of livestock with drones - an effective method for assessing health and welfare Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 KL Rayner, ME Wilson
Distance examination is an important part of veterinary investigation into ruminant herd health and welfare. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) explored the use of drones to conduct assessments of the health and welfare status of sheep and cattle. Three methods of distance examination were compared comprising observations; from a vehicle, a “micro” category drone
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Cryptosporidium-associated enteritis in captive koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 I Hough, R O'Handley, N Speight
Cryptosporidium spp. sporadically infect a range of Australian native mammals including koalas, red kangaroos, eastern grey kangaroos, bilbies and brush tailed possums and can range from asymptomatic to fatal infections. Traditionally considered a disease of the young or immuno-compromised, and resulting in profuse diarrhoea in other species, here we report an atypical clinical syndrome associated
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Hospital admissions to Phillip Island Wildlife Clinic, Victoria, Australia, over a 10-year period, 2012–2021 Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 KJ Dutton-Regester
Wildlife hospitals play a critical role in safeguarding diverse animal species, but their admissions data are also valuable for investigating threats and challenges impacting local wildlife. This study examines 10 years of admissions data from the Phillip Island Wildlife Clinic in Victoria, Australia, to identify species, primary causes, outcomes, and temporal trends of hospital admissions. Avian species
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Cervical intervertebral disc disease in 307 small-breed dogs (2000–2021): Breed-characteristic features and disc-associated vertebral instability Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 T Aikawa, Y Miyazaki, S Kihara, H Muyama, M Nishimura
To evaluate the breed-characteristic features of cervical intervertebral disc disease (C-IVDD) and associated vertebral instability in small-breed dogs and to present the concept of intervertebral disc degeneration and associated instability stage, method of diagnosis, treatment and outcomes.
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Pteropox infection in a juvenile grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 LD Valenza, T Bishop, S Cramieri, J Wang, RJ Ploeg
A juvenile grey-headed flying fox (GHFF) (Pteropus poliocephalus) presented to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital after a wildlife carer found the animal hanging on the outside of an aviary. On presentation, the animal was emaciated and moribund with disseminated, multifocal, depigmented and proliferative lesions on the wing membranes and skin of the neck. Histopathology revealed multiple, well-circumscribed
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Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for dairy cattle Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 JK House, MM Izzo, SW Page, GF Browning, JM Norris
Disclaimer These Guidelines and any recommendations presented in the Guidelines: ○ Are a guide to best practice and are not mandatory. ○ Do not replace a veterinarian's clinical judgment or assessment of individual cases. ○ Do not comprise a limit or substitution for a registered label or label condition for any product. The Guidelines have been prepared in good faith based on published evidence, experience
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Milk as a diagnostic fluid Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 I Lean, R Zadoks, B Brito, H Golder
Over 40 years there have been profound changes to the Australian dairy production environment. The number of farms decreased from 21,989 in 1980 to 5055 in 2020,1, 2 milk production per cow increased from 2888 L/cow per year or 1.9 million cows producing 5.49 million L per year, to 6311 L/cow per year or 8.8 million L from 1.4 million cows. Many dairy farms represent assets valued in the $10 to $100 million
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Alternatives to conventional antibiotics for the prevention and treatment of commonly occurring diseases in feedlot cattle Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 PMV Cusack
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a problem in human medicine. The development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria in feedlot cattle could have negative effects on their health and welfare and there is a theoretical possibility of transmission of antibiotic-resistant bacteria from food animals to humans. Alternatives to conventional antibiotics in feedlot health management could reduce the selective
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Serological evidence of exposure of healthy dogs to Leptospira in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-14 C Griebsch, N Kirkwood, MP Ward, JM Norris
In 2017, highly fatal canine leptospirosis emerged in Sydney, Australia. Based on results of microscopic agglutination testing (MAT), serovar Copenhageni appeared to be the most common causative serovar. Prior to this, no clinical cases had been reported since 1976. In a serosurvey of healthy dogs in Australian shelters in 2004, 2.4% of 431 New South Wales dogs had serological evidence of exposure
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Surveillance for lumpy skin disease and foot and mouth disease in the Kimberley, Western Australia Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-14 GF Mackereth, KL Rayner, AJ Larkins, DJ Morrell, EL Pierce, PJ Letchford
We quantified the sensitivity of surveillance for lumpy skin disease (LSD) and foot and mouth disease (FMD) in cattle in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. We monitored producer and veterinary activity with cattle for 3 years commencing January 2020. Each year, ~274,000 cattle of 685,540 present on 92 pastoral leases (stations) were consigned to other stations, live export or slaughter. Veterinarians
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Declining engagement of veterinary services in Australian animal production systems: why has this occurred and what are the risks? Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 CJ Secombe
The provision of veterinary services is essential to deliver animal health and welfare outcomes, but over the last several decades demand for veterinary services in animal production systems has broadly declined in Australia. Reduced demand is closely related to a decline in the size of the production animal veterinary workforce, and there is evidence that the percentage of veterinarians participating
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Sporadic bovine encephalopathy caused by Chlamydia pecorum secondary to bovine viral diarrhoea virus infection in calves in South Australia Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 J Gaussen, DJ Trott, Z Spiers, C Jenkins, H Griffiths
Despite bovine viral diarrhoea virus and Chlamydia pecorum being important endemic diseases of cattle, there are limited reports of theirco-occurrence.
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Early life events associated with first lactation reproductive performance in southwest Victorian pasture-based dairy herds Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 GM Chuck, PD Mansell, MA Stevenson, MM Izzo
This was a prospective cohort study to determine how events from birth until first calving affect reproductive performance in the first lactation in pasture-based dairy herds in Victoria, Australia. Events during the preweaning (0 to 84 days), weaning to first breeding (85 to 473 days) and first breeding to first calving periods (474 to 804 days) were recorded and their association with reproductive
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A record of the parasitic mite Hemimyialges macdonaldi (Evans et al. 1963) (Acari: Epidermoptidae) in the Orange-bellied Parrot Neophema chrysogaster (Latham, 1790) (Psittaciformes: Psittaculidae) in Australia Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 B Halliday, A Taggers, A Herrod
The subcutaneous parasitic mite Hemimyialges macdonaldi was found in a specimen of the Orange-bellied Parrot Neophema chrysogaster that died in captivity. A review of the host range and geographic distribution of this mite shows it is cosmopolitan and occurs in a very wide range of birds. It does not appear to be a cause of significant mortality in its hosts.
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Comparative diagnoses of respiratory disease in preweaned dairy calves using sequential thoracic ultrasonography and clinical respiratory scoring Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 HR Hinnant, LA Elder, R Claus-Walker, CM Mandella, GS Slanzon, LM Parrish, SC Trombetta, CS McConnel
Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) has serious impacts on dairy production and animal welfare. It is most commonly diagnosed based on clinical respiratory signs (CRS), but in recent years, thoracic ultrasonography (TUS) has emerged as a diagnostic tool with improved sensitivity and specificity. This study aimed to assess the alignment of BRD diagnoses based on a Clinical Respiratory Scoring Chart (CRSC)
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Identification and treatment of Strongyloides stercoralis infection in a Boston Terrier dog from south-eastern Australia Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 SA Chapman, JM Angles, C Raw, PA Zendejas-Heredia, RJ Traub
Strongyloides stercoralis, the causative agent of strongyloidiasis, is a potentially zoonotic intestinal nematode endemic to northern Australia. Strongyloidiasis is typically observed in immunocompromised hosts and is characterised by gastrointestinal signs, respiratory symptoms and a failure to thrive. In immunocompromised hosts, hyperinfection syndrome and disseminated infections can prove life-threatening
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A novel case of cutaneous, nasal and systemic fusariosis in a goat Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 DHZ Leschke
The clinical findings associated with nasal, cutaneous and systemic fusariosis in a 3-year-old billy Boer goat are summarised. The clinical features, treatment, postmortem findings and laboratory diagnostics are reported and discussed in the context of existing knowledge on mycoses of small ruminants. The goat presented primarily for respiratory signs (inspiratory dyspnoea) with unilateral left-sided
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Autologous point-of-care stromal vascular fraction transplantation in dogs with advanced osteoarthritis of the knee and hip joints Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 M Schroers, Y Bruns, A-C Waselau, S Steigmeier-Raith, A Meyer-Lindenberg
The aim of the study was to assess lameness in dogs with advanced osteoarthritis of the hip and knee joints after a single autologous point-of-care transplantation of the Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) into the affected joint.
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Epidemiological insights into the burden of feline upper respiratory tract infections in Queensland RSPCA shelters Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-03 U Kennedy, M Paterson, N Clark
Feline upper respiratory tract infection (FURTI) is a severe problem in animal shelters where there is high turnover of populations and compromised immunity. This retrospective cohort study explores associations of potential animal-based and environmental-based factors with the risk of FURTI, where a previously modelled infection classification is used as the outcome of interest. The study type is
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An investigation into the transmission and control of pestivirus in sheep in Australia Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 MM Prell, SR McGrath, PD Kirkland, MB Allworth
Border disease virus (BDV) is a member of the pestivirus genus that primarily affects sheep, causing reproductive losses through abortion, still births and the birth of weak lambs. The key characteristic of this disease is the birth of persistently infected (PI) lambs which, after surviving transplacental infection, are born antibody negative, yet virus positive, and thus shed the virus for their entire
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Incidence and risk factors of heat-related illness in dogs from New South Wales, Australia (1997–2017) Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 JS Tripovich, B Wilson, PD McGreevy, A Quain
Heat Related Illness (HRI) in dogs is expected to increase as heatwaves surge due to global warming. The most severe form of HRI, heat stroke, is potentially fatal in dogs. The current study investigated the incidence and risk factors for HRI in dogs in NSW, Australia, from 1997 to 2017. We identified 119 HRI cases during this period, with a fatality rate of 23%. Dog breeds at elevated risk of HRI
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Enhancing classical swine fever virus identification: the advantages of Field-LAMP testing Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 DH Tran, HT Tran, BTT Vo, TT Than, VT Nguyen, VP Le, HTT Phung
Classical swine fever virus (CSFV) identification has witnessed significant advancements with the development of rapid reverse-transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) assays. However, conventional RT-LAMP assays for CSFV diagnosis are hindered by a laborious RNA extraction step. Moreover, the need for thermal incubators and expensive micropipettes has limited their application
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Milk as a diagnostic fluid to monitor viral diseases in dairy cattle Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 B Brito, P Hick
Infectious viral diseases in dairy cattle have substantial implications for milk production, quality and overall animal health. Diagnostic tools providing reliable results are crucial for effective disease control at the farm and industry level. Pooled or bulk tank milk (BTM) can be used as a cost-effective aggregate sample to assess herd disease status in dairy farms.
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Milk as diagnostic fluid for udder health management Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 S Rowe, JK House, RN Zadoks
Mastitis is the major disease affecting milk production of dairy cattle, and milk is an obvious substrate for the detection of both the inflammation and its causative infectious agents at quarter, cow, or herd levels. In this review, we examine the use of milk to detect inflammation based on somatic cell count (SCC) and other biomarkers, and for the detection of mastitis pathogens through culture-based
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The virulence of Dichelobacter nodosus, measured by the elastase test, is an important predictor for virulent footrot diagnosis in New South Wales sheep flocks Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 A Collins, D Collins, O Dhungyel
Ovine footrot is a contagious bacterial disease that causes foot lesions, and depending on the virulence of the causative strains, may lead to severe underrunning of the hoof and lameness. Virulent footrot can be identified, treated and controlled more effectively than less virulent benign forms. The in vitro elastase test for virulence of the causative bacteria, Dichelobacter nodosus, has been used
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Milk as an indicator of dietary imbalance Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-02 IJ Lean, HM Golder
Milk provides a readily available diagnostic fluid collected daily or more frequently on an individual animal or herd basis. Milk, as an aggregated sample in bulk tank milk (BTM) represents the status of a herd instead of a single animal. In this review, we examine the potential for milk to predict risks to efficient production, reproductive success, and health on the individual cow and herd level
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The potential for bluetongue virus serotype 16 to cause disease in sheep in New South Wales, Australia Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 S Gestier, DS Finlaison, K Parrish, PD Kirkland
In coastal New South Wales (NSW), bluetongue virus (BTV) serotypes 1 and 21 are endemic and transmitted in most years without evidence of disease. However, serotype 16 (BTV-16) infection was detected for the first time in NSW in November 2016 in cattle undergoing testing for export. Retrospective testing of blood samples collected from sentinel cattle as part of the National Arbovirus Monitoring Program
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Bluetongue disease in sheep in New South Wales – April 2023 Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 PD Kirkland, DS Finlaison, A Biddle, M Parsons, H Austin, S Boland, G Roach, R McKinnon, E Braddon, S Britton
In 2016, bluetongue virus (BTV), serotype 16 (BTV-16), was detected in New South Wales (NSW) in sentinel cattle for the first time. Over the next 6 years, BTV-16 has been detected regularly and over an increasing area of the BTV zone in NSW. In April 2023, disease was reported in sheep on two farms on the Northern Tablelands of NSW. The consistent clinical signs included reduced exercise tolerance
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The weather determines the number of cases of tick paralysis in dogs and cats in eastern Australia, caused by Ixodes holocyclus, the eastern paralysis tick Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 EJM Teo, H Russell, T Lambert, R Webster, A Yappa, P McDonagh, G Harper, D Barker, SC Barker
We studied over 222,000 cases of emergency veterinary consultations in four regions along the eastern coast of Australia. We found that cases of tick paralysis (TP) caused by the eastern paralysis tick, Ixodes holocyclus, accounted for 7.5% of these cases: >16,000 cases. The season of TP and the number (prevalence) of TP cases varied among regions and over the years. Our study of the association between
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Clinical enzymology of the dog and cat Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 IL Oikonomidis, E Milne
Clinical enzymology studies the enzyme activity in serum or other body fluids for the diagnosis, prognosis or monitoring of a variety of diseases. Clinical enzymology has greatly benefited from advances in technology and is now an integral part of laboratory analysis. However, to maximise the clinical benefits of serum enzyme measurement, clinicians and clinical pathologists must have a good understanding
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Communicating the risks of handling bats: analysing approaches used by Australian stakeholders in the context of Australian bat lyssavirus Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-04 BP Liang, K Wingett, KL Bosward, MR Taylor
Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) is a member of the Lyssavirus genus of the Rhabdoviridae family and is found in Australian bat species. It is of public health concern because of the rabies-like syndrome it causes in humans, resulting in government health and wildlife agencies using varied communication approaches to inform targeted audiences about zoonotic risks associated with handling bats. Despite
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Lung worm (Marsupostrongylus spp.) infection in common brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 SW Wai-Shing, CR Sangster, D Spielman, S Hemsley
Marsupostrongylus spp. are the metastrongyloid nematodes most commonly associated with verminous pneumonia in Australian marsupials. Currently, there is a scarcity of information regarding this parasite in the common brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula). Thirty-four free-living possums submitted to two wildlife hospitals in Sydney, Australia, between 2008 and 2015 were diagnosed with verminous
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Successful rehabilitation and release of a powerful owl chick with suspected rodenticide poisoning Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 R Cooke, N Carter, J Groves, N Scarfe, P Mason, JG White
The successful rehabilitation and release of raptor chicks can be challenging, especially when the chicks are still in the post-fledging dependency period. Here, we report on a recently fledged powerful owl chick that was held in care for 33 days before being successfully reunited with its parents. We document the steps undertaken during the entire process from collection from the wild to post-release
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A review of thermal stress in cattle Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 RW Shephard, SK Maloney
Cattle control body temperature in a narrow range over varying climatic conditions. Endogenous body heat is generated by metabolism, digestion and activity. Radiation is the primary external source of heat transfer into the body of cattle. Cattle homeothermy uses behavioural and physiological controls to manage radiation, convection, conduction, and evaporative exchange of heat between the body and
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Letter to Editor in response to "Acute kidney injury in 18 cats after subcutaneous meloxicam and an update on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug usage in feline patients in Australia". Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 W Goodwin,B P Monteiro,K Grimm,P V Steagall
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Relieving veterinarians' workloads and stress: leveraging Australia's veterinary technologists and nurses Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 P Clarke, P Mills, B Doneley
Like the rest of the world, Australia is in the throes of a dire shortage of veterinarians, while the demand for veterinary professional services grows. This combination has a very real impact on veterinarians' workload and stress, with significant mental health impacts. Times have changed in our profession and it is time for a change in our practice. We need to look at a different way of managing
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Primary anastomosis of segmental external auditory canal atresia in one dog Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 A Turner, A Levien
This report describes a case of canine segmental external auditory canal atresia (EACA). The dog was managed medically with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs until clinical deterioration, at which time a novel and successful end-to-end anastomosis surgical repair was performed. At the 30 day postoperative re-examination, the dog was clinically well and otoscopy confirmed that there was no evidence
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Refractory otitis media and otitis externa in a koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) treated with total ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomy Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-14 MJ Swaffield, M Liberts, AK Gillett, PA Moses
To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report fully describing the surgical and medical management of otitis media and otitis externa in the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) treated by total ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomy.
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Perivascular wall tumour presenting as pastern mass in a Standardbred gelding Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-13 M Stutsel, M Gimeno, A Young, JW Bell, N Horadagoda
A 2-year-old Standardbred gelding was referred for a mass on the palmaromedial right front pastern which was accompanied by progressively worsening lameness. The mass was firm to palpation and covered by normal skin. Ultrasonographically, a smooth encapsulated mass was present, medial to the flexor tendons and palmar to the neurovascular bundle. Because of a poor prognosis for future athletic performance
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Static anisocoria in cats and dogs with naturally occurring tick paralysis (Ixodes holocyclus) Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-13 CT Holland
To characterise the novel occurrence and neuro-ophthalmological features of static anisocoria in cats and dogs with tick paralysis (TP) (Ixodes holocyclus) due to a single tick located remote from the head and neck.
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Ultrasonographic description of tendons and ligaments at the palmar (plantar) aspect of the distal limb in the one humped camel (Camelus dromedarius) Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-06 SM Gadallah, AM Sharshar, SA Elsharkawy, MS Fadel
To provide complete anatomical and ultrasonographic description of tendons and ligaments at the palmar (plantar) aspect of the cannon and phalangeal regions of the one-humped camel.
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Unambiguous identification of Ancylostoma caninum and Uncinaria stenocephala in Australian and New Zealand dogs from faecal samples Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-03 T Stocker, I Scott, J Šlapeta
Hookworms (Ancylostomatidae) are well-known parasites in dogs due to their health impacts and zoonotic potential. While faecal analysis is the traditional method for detection, improvements in husbandry and deworming have decreased their prevalence in urban owned dogs. Drug resistance in Ancylostoma caninum is becoming a discussion point in small animal practices across the region. This study aimed
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A severe case of disseminated cryptococcosis in a young French bulldog living in South-East Queensland caused by Cryptococcus gattii VGII Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-03 C Reddrop, E Yarsley, M Kelly-Bosma, R Malik
Cryptococcus is one of the most common systemic mycosis worldwide, infecting young adults of the large to giant breed dogs. Infection is commonly acquired from the environment via the sinonasal cavity as the main portal of entry. It either remains there, or spreads to the central nervous system (CNS) and the eye (optic nerve and retina) by penetration of the cribriform plate, or haematogenously to
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Reduced incidence of tick paralysis cases in dogs and cats at two emergency clinics in South-East Queensland since 2015: new generation prophylactics as possible explanatory variables Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-28 EM Ireland, J Heller, EM Leister, AM Padula
This study aimed to determine the incidence of canine and feline tick paralysis cases presenting to two veterinary emergency hospitals before and after the introduction of new generation prophylactic acaricides.
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Evaluating the effect of calcium, magnesium and sodium supplementation of Merino ewes on their lambs' growth Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-28 F Ataollahi, S McGrath, M Friend, G Dutton, A Peters, M Bhanugopan
Our study aimed to investigate responses to supplementation of calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and sodium (Na) to lactating ewes and lambs grazing barley forage from lamb marking to weaning. A 10-ha paddock sown to barley was subdivided into eight plots as four replicates of two treatments. Merino ewes (n = 104) with lambs at foot were stratified to the eight plots (13 ewes and 21 lambs/plot) based on
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Liver virome of a Little Corella (Cacatua sanguinea) reveals coinfection with a novel parvovirus and two beak and feather disease viruses Aust. Vet. J. (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-27 M Sutherland, S Sarker
Emerging diseases are acknowledged as a growing threat to wildlife, with the continued identification of pathogenic and potentially pathogenic viruses in avian species resulting from ongoing advances in molecular diagnostic techniques. Parvoviruses under the genus Chaphamaparvovirus (subfamily Hamaparvovirinae) are highly divergent. The detection and characterisation of parvoviruses in psittacine birds