Identifying physiological measures of lifetime welfare status in pigs: exploring the usefulness of haptoglobin, C- reactive protein and hair cortisol sampled at the time of slaughter
ConclusionThis research should be repeated on a larger scale, but the results suggest that hair cortisol measured at slaughter could provide insight into the welfare status of pigs during their lifetime. Hp may be a useful indicator of tail lesions in pigs. However, further research utilising a greater proportion of severely bitten pigs is required before conclusions can be drawn. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - March 2, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
A comparison of a novel time-based summary measure of dairy cow health against cumulative disease frequency
ConclusionsThe DALact provides a time-based method for assessing the overall burden of disease on dairies. It is important to emphasize that a summary measure of dairy health goes beyond simply linking morbidity to culling and mortality in a standardized fashion. A summary measure speaks to the burden of disease on both the well-being and productivity of individuals and populations. When framed as lost days, years, or lactations the various health issues on a farm are more comprehensible than they may be by frequency measures alone. Such an alternative accounting of disease highlights the lost opportunity costs of producti...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - March 2, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
A retrospective report (2003 –2013) of the complications associated with the use of a one-man (head and tail) rope recovery system in horses following general anaesthesia
ConclusionsThis study reports the major and minor complication and mortality rate during recovery from anaesthesia using a specific type of rope recovery system. Mortality associated with the rope recovery system was low. During recovery from anaesthesia this rope system may reduce the risk of lethal complications, particularly major orthopaedic injuries. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - February 13, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Identification, differentiation and antibiotic susceptibility of Gallibacterium isolates from diseased poultry
ConclusionsThe PCR-RFLP assay allows specific detection and differentiation ofGallibacterium spp. from poultry. Antimicrobial resistance ofGallibacterium spp. is highly significant in Thuringian field isolates. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - February 5, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Equine dietary supplements: an insight into their use and perceptions in the Irish equine industry
ConclusionThis study has identified the main types of supplements used in the Irish equestrian industry along with the reasons for their use. However, it has also highlighted major misperceptions in how supplements are tested before being launched for sale and further work on this aspect of the findings would be beneficial. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - January 30, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors for hyperthyroidism in Irish cats from the greater Dublin area
ConclusionsHyperthyroidism is not uncommon in Irish cats. Age was the only significant risk factor for its development. The high proportion of hyperthyroid cats without palpable goitre (> 60%) may reflect failure to detect goitre and account for the perceived low prevalence of this condition in Ireland. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - January 15, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Prevalence and characterization of Salmonella in two integrated broiler operations in Korea
ConclusionsIn a comparison of the two operations that participated in this study, the prevalence ofSalmonella differed significantly between the broiler breeder hatchery, and broiler hatcheries and broiler farms. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - January 15, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors for hyperthyroidism in Irish cats from the greater Dublin area
ConclusionsHyperthyroidism is not uncommon in Irish cats. Age was the only significant risk factor for its development. The high proportion of hyperthyroid cats without palpable goitre (> 60%) may reflect failure to detect goitre and account for the perceived low prevalence of this condition in Ireland. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - January 15, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Prevalence and characterization of Salmonella in two integrated broiler operations in Korea
ConclusionsIn a comparison of the two operations that participated in this study, the prevalence ofSalmonella differed significantly between the broiler breeder hatchery, and broiler hatcheries and broiler farms. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - January 15, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Reproductive management in dairy cows - the future
ConclusionsIn addition to improvements in genetic trends for fertility, numerous other future developments are likely in the near future. These include: i) development of new and novel fertility phenotypes that may be measurable in milk; ii) specific fertility genomic markers; iii) earlier and rapid pregnancy detection; iv) increased use of activity monitors; v) improved breeding protocols; vi) automated inline sensors for relevant phenotypes that become more affordable for farmers; and vii) capturing and mining multiple sources of “Big Data” available to dairy farmers. These should facilitate improved performance, hea...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - January 8, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
First confirmation by PCR of Jaagsiekte sheep retrovirus in Ireland and prevalence of ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma in adult sheep at slaughter
ConclusionsThe presence of JSRV has been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland for the first time using molecular methods (PCR) and IHC. In addition, an estimate of OPA prevalence in sheep at slaughter and information regarding distribution of JSRV infection has been obtained. The prevalence estimate appears similar to that of the United Kingdom (UK). Results also indicate that the virus has a diverse geographical distribution throughout Ireland. These data highlights the need for further research to establish national control and monitoring strategies. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - December 19, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
