Survey of systemic antimicrobial prescribing for dogs by Victorian veterinarians
ConclusionAntimicrobial drug selection for treatment of dogs by registered veterinarians in Victoria was generally consistent with recent recommendations, although some details were widely variable. (Source: Australian Veterinary Journal)
Source: Australian Veterinary Journal - September 26, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: ID Barzelai, T Whittem Tags: SMALL ANIMALS Source Type: research
Incidence of laminitis and survey of dietary and management practices in pleasure horses and ponies in south ‐eastern Australia
ConclusionThis study provided information on the incidence of laminitis in the general population of pleasure horses and ponies in south‐eastern Australia. It also provided an overview of dietary and management practices. Given the high incidence of animals that had been affected by laminitis (and the associated welfare implications), this study highlights the importance of owner education regarding appropriate feeding and management strategies to reduce the risk of laminitis. (Source: Australian Veterinary Journal)
Source: Australian Veterinary Journal - September 26, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: SJ Potter, NJ Bamford, PA Harris, SR Bailey Tags: EQUINE Source Type: research
Animal physiotherapy: assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of animals, 2nd edn. C McGowan and L Goff (editors). Wiley, 2016. 376 pages. Price A$111.95. ISBN 9781118852323.
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Source: Australian Veterinary Journal - September 26, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: J Bowers Tags: BOOK REVIEW Source Type: research
Prevalence of subchondral bone pathological changes in the distal metacarpi/metatarsi of racing Thoroughbred horses
ConclusionsSubchondral bone pathology occurs with a high prevalence in Thoroughbred racehorses presented for postmortem examination. The accumulation of subchondral bone damage with longer career duration is consistent with bone fatigue. (Source: Australian Veterinary Journal)
Source: Australian Veterinary Journal - September 26, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: E Bani Hassan, M Mirams, EJ Mackie, RC Whitton Tags: EQUINE Source Type: research
An unusual mortality event in Johnstone River snapping turtles Elseya irwini (Johnstone) in Far North Queensland, Australia
Conclusion
Aeromonas hydrophila is ubiquitous in the freshwater environment and although it caused septicaemia in the one individual that was submitted for laboratory diagnosis, the primary aetiology of the outbreak may not have been identified. (Source: Australian Veterinary Journal)
Source: Australian Veterinary Journal - September 26, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: E Ariel, AB Freeman, E Elliott, W Wirth, N Mashkour, J Scott Tags: OUTBREAK REPORT Source Type: research
In this issue – October 2017
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Source: Australian Veterinary Journal - September 26, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: AE Jackson Tags: SCIENTIFIC AND CLINICAL Source Type: research
News
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Source: Australian Veterinary Journal - September 26, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: NEWS Source Type: research
Primary, congenital neuroaxonal dystrophy with peripheral nerve demyelination in Merino –Border Leicester × Polled Dorset lambs
ConclusionsAlthough lambs previously diagnosed with NAD have ranged in age from 2 days to 7 months, this is believed to be the first report of congenital NAD in this species. Moreover, the present cases are the only ones in which peripheral nerve demyelination has been found. (Source: Australian Veterinary Journal)
Source: Australian Veterinary Journal - September 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: MC Hawes, JW Finnie, IV Jerrett, R Badman, M Scott Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
News
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Source: Australian Veterinary Journal - August 28, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: NEWS Source Type: research
Use of cabergoline for oestrus induction in multiparous anoestrous Beagle bitches
ConclusionCabergoline is effective for oestrus induction in mid‐anoestrus bitches. (Source: Australian Veterinary Journal)
Source: Australian Veterinary Journal - August 27, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Y Shimatsu Tags: SMALL ANIMALS Source Type: research
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Source: Australian Veterinary Journal - August 27, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Arul Thilakan Tags: OBITUARY Source Type: research
Assessment of florfenicol as a possible treatment for chlamydiosis in koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus)
ConclusionWhen administered at dosages tolerable in the field, florfenicol is a problematic treatment for chlamydiosis based on equivocal outcomes and plasma concentrations below those that inhibit the pathogen. (Source: Australian Veterinary Journal)
Source: Australian Veterinary Journal - August 27, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: C Budd, C Flanagan, A Gillett, J Hanger, JJ Loader, M Govendir Tags: WILDLIFE & ZOOS Source Type: research
Overground endoscopy in 311 Thoroughbred racehorses: findings and correlation to resting laryngeal function
ConclusionsMultiple DUAO in association with abnormal exercising respiratory noise was a common finding in horses examined for poor performance. This study highlights the importance of OGE in accurately diagnosing the nature of DUAO associated with poor performance. (Source: Australian Veterinary Journal)
Source: Australian Veterinary Journal - August 27, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: JA Davison, JM Lumsden, RC Boston, BJ Ahern Tags: EQUINE Source Type: research
Demographics, farm and reproductive management strategies used in Australian automatic milking systems compared with regionally proximal conventional milking systems
ConclusionsUltimately, reproductive management practices of AMS dairies were largely similar to those of CMS dairies, indicating that such practices can be implemented in a practical sense, even though the resultant reproductive performance is not yet understood. Understanding that the key reproductive management strategies do not need to change vastly is important to ensure that new adoptees are well informed. Further work is needed to objectively measure AMS performance to increase the knowledge base and generate the confidence that will facilitate further adoption of this innovation. (Source: Australian Veterinary Journal)
Source: Australian Veterinary Journal - August 27, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: DM Keeper, KL Kerrisk, JK House, SC Garcia, P Thomson Tags: PRODUCTION ANIMALS Source Type: research
Effect of insemination site and diameter of the pre ‐ovulatory follicle on the odds of pregnancy in heifers using sexed or non‐sexed semen
ConclusionInsemination site did not affect pregnancy per AI, but heifers with an 18–22 mm pre‐ovulatory follicle at insemination had better odds of pregnancy for both sexed and non‐sexed inseminations. (Source: Australian Veterinary Journal)
Source: Australian Veterinary Journal - August 27, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: L Ingenhoff, E Hall, S Ranjbar NI, JK House Tags: PRODUCTION ANIMALS Source Type: research
