Genetic diversity of ruminant Pestivirus strains collected in Northern Ireland between 1999 and 2011 and the role of live ruminant imports
Conclusion
Given that only BVDV-1a was detected in samples collected between 1968 and 1999, this study suggests that at least one new subtype has been introduced to Northern Ireland between 1999 and 2011 and highlights the potential for importation of cattle to introduce new strains. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - June 26, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
A survey of rift valley fever and associated risk factors among the one-humped camel ( Camelus dromedaries ) in Sudan
Conclusions
Older age and heavy rainfall were considered as potential risk factors for seropositivity to RVF. Surveillance for RVF among camels and distribution of mosquito vectors should continue to better understand the clinical signs associated with RVFV infection in camels and provide public health authorities an opportunity to anticipate and prepare for a possible RVF outbreak in Khartoum State, Sudan. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - June 9, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Erratum to: ‘Clinical presentation, auscultation recordings, ultrasonographic findings and treatment response of 12 adult cattle with chronic suppurative pneumonia: case study’
(Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - April 26, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Analysis of the operation of on farm emergency slaughter of bovine animals in the Republic of Ireland
Conclusion
Based on results reported here, criteria for assessment of risk associated with accepting animals for OFES should be reconsidered. A review of the systems pertaining to OFES and its implementation should be undertaken, including the level and quality of training of all stakeholders, with a view to making OFES more widely available in the Republic of Ireland. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - March 15, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Use of serology and real time PCR to control an outbreak of bovine brucellosis at a dairy cattle farm in the Nile Delta region, Egypt
Conclusion
The results herein suggest that PCR can be a good supplementary tool in an outbreak situation, if an assay is available that can differentiate vaccine and field strains with a high analytical sensitivity. We recommend using RBT and ELISA in parallel in outbreak situations, to identify as many infected animals as possible during the initial screenings. This test procedure should be repeated for at least three successive negative tests, with one month interval. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - February 24, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Pig producer perspectives on the use of meat inspection as an animal health and welfare diagnostic tool in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
Conclusions
The development of positive relationships based on trust, commitment and satisfaction across the supply chain may help build a positive environment for the effective utilisation of MI data in improving pig health and welfare. The utilisation of MI as a diagnostic tool would benefit from the development of a communication strategy aimed at building positive relationships between stakeholders in the pig industry. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - February 9, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
A case report of Mycoplasma wenyonii associated immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia in a dairy cow
Conclusion
This report of a novel presentation of Mycoplasma wenyonii in a dairy cow illustrates the need to consider M.wenyonii as a potential differential diagnosis when a cow presents with anaemia and will discuss the potential implications of the condition at herd-level. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - January 22, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Phylogenetic investigation of enteric bovine coronavirus in Ireland reveals partitioning between European and global strains
Conclusion
Thus, monitoring of bovine coronavirus in Ireland is important as the current isolates in circulation in the south of Ireland may be diverging from the available vaccine strain, which may have implications regarding future BCoV vaccine efficacy. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - December 30, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Profiling oral and digital lesions in sheep in Ireland
Conclusions
There was no difficulty in differentiating these lesions from those caused by FMDV on the basis of flockhistory and careful clinical examination. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - December 16, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
The total cost of rearing a heifer on Dutch dairy farms: calculated versus perceived cost
Conclusion
Most Dutch farmers in the study underestimated the total cost of rearing. The Jonkos economic tool has the advantage that herd-specific information can be entered as input values. The output of the tool can improve the awareness of farmers about the total costs of rearing. This awareness can lead to a higher priority of young stock rearing and consequently to an improved quality of young stock rearing. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - December 15, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Prevalence of BoHV-1 seropositive and BVD virus positive bulls on Irish dairy farms and associations between bull purchase and herd status
Conclusions
The prevalence of BoHV-1 and BVD in stock bulls in Irish dairy herds has never been investigated. This study highlights the widespread use of stock bulls in Irish dairy herds, as well as the high rate of exchange of bulls between farms. Significant associations were found between the origin of the bull and their serological BoHV-1 status. In keeping with these results, bulls with higher number movements between farms were more likely to be seropositive for BoHV-1. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - December 9, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Thoracolumbar partial lateral corpectomy for the treatment of chronic intervertebral disc disease in 107 dogs
Conclusion
Even if TLPLC leads to several intra and postoperative complications, this technique is a viable surgical option to treat chronic ventral IVDD. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - December 1, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Evaluation of canine intervertebral disc degeneration in colour-coded computed tomography
Conclusions
Intervertebral disc degeneration could not be classified with a higher reliability on colour-coded images compared to non-contrast images. Furthermore, colour-coded CT did not enhance the visibility of mild degenerative changes in disc structure compared to non-contrast CT.
However, the better intraobserver agreement and the subjective impression of the observers highlighted that the usage of colour encoded CT data sets with a wide range of tonal values of few primary and secondary colours may facilitate evaluation. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - November 11, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Evaluation of three therapeutic alternatives for the early treatment of ovine pregnancy toxaemia
Conclusions
The three treatments administered to sheep affected by sub-clinical pregnancy toxaemia were able to restore normal concentration of glucose and ß-hydroxybutyrate in blood, although per os administration of 100 ml/sheep/12 h of glycerol with propylene glycol, was the most successful treatment, normalizing the aforementioned biochemical parameters in a shorter time. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - October 24, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy secondary to adipose infiltration as a cause of episodic collapse in a horse
This report provides further information regarding the clinical and pathological features of this rarely reported condition. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - October 19, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
