A radiographic measurement of left atrial size in dogs
ConclusionRLAD appears to be a clinically useful radiographic measurement for evaluating left atrial dimensions. RLAD would provide clinicians with a simple and cost-effective tool for evaluating and monitoring LAE. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - December 17, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
The bovine tuberculosis cluster in north County Sligo during 2014 –16
ConclusionThis paper describes a substantial outbreak in north County Sligo over a 3-year period. A coordinated area-based approach was a key feature of the outbreak, and substantial resources were applied to bring the outbreak under control. No definitive source was identified, nor reasons why a substantial number of herds were infected over a relatively short period. A coordinated regional approach was taken, and a number of lessons were learned including the need for urgency, for a team-based approach, for a consistent message when dealing with the public, for an area-based approach, for a degree of flexibility for the ...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - November 28, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Development of superficial lung lesions monitored on farm by serial ultrasonographic examination in sheep with lesions confirmed as ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma at necropsy
ConclusionLesions involving the visceral pleura, with sonographic changes consistent with previous published findings of early OPA, developed over 40 –120 days to large masses in 10 of 17 Group 1 sheep with the provisional sonographic diagnosis confirmed histologically at necropsy. While it is possible that atalectic lung could have caused some of the minor sonographic changes there was no microscopic evidence of pathologies other than OPA in nine of 10 Group 1 sheep. We conclude that some small tumours progress to large tumours within 3 months questioning the assumption that OPA is a slow growing tumour in adult sheep...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - November 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Tamoxifen inhibits chemokinesis in equine neutrophils
AbstractNeutrophils are terminally differentiated innate effector cells at the first line of host defense. Neutrophil migration within tissues is complex and involves several steps, during which these cells must be able to interpret a variety of chemical and physical signals. Exacerbated neutrophil activity can be harmful to surrounding tissues; this is important in a range of diseases, including equine asthma. Tamoxifen (TX) is a non-steroidal estrogen receptor modulator with effects on cell growth and survival. Previous studies showed that TX treatment in horses with induced acute pulmonary inflammation promoted early ap...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - October 23, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Association between left-displaced abomasum corrected with 2-step laparoscopic abomasopexy and milk production in a commercial dairy farm in Italy
ConclusionsIn the present study cows with left displacement of the abomasum corrected with 2-step laparoscopic abomasopexy produced less milk than their control herdmates. Each case and control pair in the present study came from the same farm in order to eliminate farm to farm differences in management, housing, season, etc. However, this limits the validity of our data to the specific situation described here. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - October 9, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Effect of l-theanine tablets in reducing stress-related emotional signs in cats: an open-label field study
ConclusionsDespite the lack of a placebo group, it can be concluded that L-theanine (Anxitane ®) helped to improve the undesirable manifestations of stress in cats in as soon as 15 days, though better results could be seen after 30 days of administration. These encouraging results show that L-theanine can help manage stress-related behaviour, but additional trials with a placebo group sho uld be run to confirm this effect. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - October 9, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
The evaluation of three treatment protocols using oral prednisone and oral meloxicam for therapy of canine idiopathic lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis: a pilot study
ConclusionsThe three treatment protocols administered to dogs improved clinical, endoscopic and histological status. However, oral administration of meloxicam for 3 weeks, followed by prednisone for 3 weeks, appeared to be the most successful treatment. These patients remained asymptomatic for 6 months. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - October 3, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
A visual representation of cattle movement in Ireland during 2016
AbstractThe aim of this study was to create a clear visual representation of the live movements of cattle in the Republic of Ireland over the course of the year 2016. The animation created can be viewed online:https://youtu.be/PTCdPMnenBw This animation was created to be a communication tool to enable stakeholders to appreciate the extent of high risk cattle movements (farm to farm, farm to market to farm) in the Republic of Ireland and to highlight the potential role that these movements may play in the spread of infectious diseases of cattle in Ireland from one farm to another. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - September 7, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Selected feline abstracts from the Companion Animal Genetic Health conference 2018 (CAGH 2018): Irish Veterinary Journal
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Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - August 29, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Effect of dietary oridonin supplementation on growth performance, gut health, and immune response of broilers infected with Salmonella pullorum
ConclusionsThe results suggest that ORI can improveSalmonella-induced immune responses and protect intestinal health, not only through its immune inhibitory properties but also through its multi-protective effects on gut health. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - July 31, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Evaluation of a coaching workshop for the management of veterinary nursing students ’ OSCE-associated test anxiety
ConclusionsThe shared experience of the coaching intervention and formative OSCE was reported to have been helpful in empowering the students to manage assessment-associated anxiety. Implications and recommendations for educators were identified. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - July 27, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
