Stress and strain among veterinarians: a scoping review
AbstractThe aim of this review is to systematically review studies on work-related stress that may affect the mental health of veterinarians. Studies have indicated a high prevalence of various risk factors for mental disorders among practicing veterinarians. In addition to a high risk of suicide, there is increasing evidence of burnout and depression. A scoping review was conducted using the PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, PubPsych and PSYNDEX databases. Twenty-one studies (plus seven studies with nonstandardized questionnaires) published between 2000 and 2021 were found that presented data on t...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - June 21, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Lameness prevalence and management practices on Irish pasture-based dairy farms
ConclusionsOverall, this study identified infrastructure and management practices which could be improved upon. The comparatively low lameness prevalence demonstrated, compared to fully housed systems, also highlights the benefits of a pasture-based system for animal welfare; however, there remains scope for improvement. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - June 8, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Factors affecting retention of veterinary practitioners in Ireland: a cross-sectional study with a focus on clinical practice
ConclusionsVeterinary employers should consider salary, working hours and the facilitation of a good work-life balance in order to successfully retain veterinary employees. The significant difference in salaries currently offered to male and female vets, and the high percentage of respondents considering leaving the profession, are important findings and warrant further investigation. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - June 7, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis infection in cattle – a review in the context of seasonal pasture-based dairy herds
AbstractJohne ’s disease is an infectious disease affecting cattle, other ruminants and non-ruminant wildlife worldwide, caused byMycobacterium avium subspeciesparatuberculosis (MAP). This review provides an up-to-date concise overview of the pathogenesis of MAP, the significance of Johne ’s disease in cattle and the use of diagnostic testing at both animal and herd level in the context of seasonal pasture-based herds. While MAP can only replicate intracellularly, the bacterium is sufficiently robust to survive for months in the environment. Transmission of MAP is mostly via the fa ecal-oral route, however in-utero tra...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - May 20, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Sporadic worldwide “clusters” of feed driven Zilpaterol identifications in racing horses: a review and analysis
AbstractZilpaterol is aβ2-adrenergic agonist medication approved in certain countries as a cattle feed additive to improve carcass quality. Trace amounts of Zilpaterol can transfer to horse feed, yielding equine urinary “identifications” of Zilpaterol. These “identifications” occur because Zilpaterol is highly bioavailable in horses, resistant to biotransformation and excreted as unchanged Zilpaterol in urine, where it has a 5 day or so terminal half-life.In horses, urinary steady-state concentrations are reached 25 days (5 half-lives) after exposure to contaminated feed. Zilpaterol readily presents in horse ur...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - May 14, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Correction: Streptococci as the new dominant aetiological factors of mastitis in dairy cows in north-eastern Poland: analysis of the results obtained in 2013 –2019
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Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - May 13, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
A survey of food-borne and antimicrobial resistance-harbouring bacteria in meat by-products from knackeries and associated equipment and kennels
ConclusionsThe findings of this survey confirm that MBP from fallen animals contain high levels of zoonotic and AMR-harbouring bacteria that pose a risk of transmission to dogs, their handlers, and the environment. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - May 10, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Ultrasound screening protocol for osteochondrosis at selected predilection sites in thoroughbred yearlings
ConclusionTwo veterinary practitioners used the technique to illustrate the repeatability of the protocol. The step-by-step protocol provides a valuable, reliable, repeatable technique for veterinary professionals performing screening ultrasound in the field. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - April 27, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Antimicrobial resistance in Escherichia coli isolated from on-farm and conventional hatching broiler farms in Ireland
ConclusionsThere was no difference inE. coli isolation rates or prevalence of AMR found between the OH versus CH systems, suggesting that the OH system may not be an additional risk of resistantE. coli dissemination to broilers compared to the CH systems. The frequency of β-lactam resistantE. coli in boot swab and faeces samples across both OH (24/33 (73%)) and CH (9/33 (27%)) systems may indicate that hatcheries could be a reservoir and major contributor to the transmission of AMR bacteria to flocks after entry to the rearing farms. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - April 22, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
The Irish cattle population structured by enterprise type: overview, trade & amp; trends
ConclusionsThe overview and associated classification presented in this study will form the basis for a number of future comparative studies, including cross-sectoral assessments of profitability, estimation of the extent of animal health losses on Irish cattle farms or structural analysis of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions across production systems. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - April 4, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Intramammary antimicrobial sales in Ireland: a 2020 descriptive update
This study provides an evidence base to inform current policy discussions, particularly in the context of the new Veterinary Medicines Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2019/6), which comes into force on 28 January 2022. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - March 26, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Prevalence of Salmonella spp. in slaughter pigs and carcasses in Irish abattoirs and their antimicrobial resistance
ConclusionsThese results confirm continuing high levels ofSalmonella in fattening pigs in Ireland although reductions in carcass contamination compared to previous surveys were noted. A high prevalence ofSalmonella in lymph nodes suggests that it remains a significant problem pre slaughter and a challenge to abattoirs in adhering to process hygiene requirements. The high prevalence of monophasicS. Typhimurim 4,[5],12:i:-: is of serious concern.Therefore, it is important to identify contributing factors in the dissemination of this pathogen in the pork industry in order to minimise the risk of human salmonellosis cases. (So...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - March 6, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Serotyping, antibiogram, and detection of bacterial pathogens associated with bovine respiratory disease in selected areas of Ethiopia
ConclusionsThe current findings confirmed thatM. haemolytica (A:1) strain is the most common bacterial pathogen identified from BRD cases in the study areas of Ethiopia. Hence, continuous outbreak monitoring and evaluation of antibiotics susceptibility patterns of bacterial pathogens associated with BRD are indispensable to reduce the impact of BRD in the study areas. Further investigation of bacterial pathogens and genotypic analysis of pathogens from a wider area of the country is essential to design a cost-efficient control strategy. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - March 3, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
The new Veterinary Medicines Regulation: rising to the challenge
This article focuses on the new Veterinary Medicines Regulation, which is applicable across all Member States of the European Union, including Ireland, from 28 January 2022. From this date, prophylactic use of antimicrobials (AMs) in groups of animals is banned, metaphylactic use in groups of animals is restricted, and certain AMs are reserved for humans only. In the Irish dairy industry, as elsewhere, successful implementation of the Regulation will require a high level of mastitis control across all herds, and measures to support high standards in antibiotic stewardship. National actions will be critical, to support o...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - February 3, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Self-reported awareness of the legal status of eight responsibilities of dog owners in Ireland: are dog owners different from non-dog owners?
ConclusionsIn this well-educated university community, self-reported awareness that these eight responsibilities of dog owners are prescribed by law in Ireland is poor with essentially no difference between dog owners and non-dog owners or males and females. Awareness was higher for those responsibilities which, when not discharged, result in direct negative consequences to humans compared to those that result in direct negative consequences to dogs. It is likely that awareness of the legal status of these eight responsibilities of dog owners among the general public in Ireland is even less than observed in this study. (So...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - January 5, 2022 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
