The effect of short term peripheral parenteral nutrition on treatment outcomes and mortality in critically ill pediatric canine patients
ConclusionEven though short-term, hypocaloric PPN did not reduce the length of hospital stay, it was associated with lower mortality and resulted in mitigation of weight loss. In contrast to previous studies evaluating central and peripheral parenteral nutrition protocols, we observed a lower frequency of metabolic, septic, and phlebitis complications using a 40 –50% parenteral nutrition treatment. The parenteral nutrition therapeutic intervention used in our study may reduce PN-related adverse effects and promote a favorable disease outcome in critically ill canine patients. Larger studies will be needed to confirm thes...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - June 3, 2021 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Exotic pets in Ireland: 1. Prevalence of ownership and access to veterinary services
ConclusionsThis pilot study contains important implications for veterinary education to support the veterinary community with providing services to the exotic pet owning community. Policy issues with exotic pet ownership also need to be considered and further research into the proposed strategies to support the health and welfare of exotic pets should be carried out such as the introduction of white lists and guidelines on responsible pet ownership. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - May 26, 2021 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Exotic pets in Ireland: 2. Provision of veterinary services and perspectives of veterinary professionals ’ on responsible ownership
ConclusionsMore than four in every five veterinary professionals in small or mixed animal practices surveyed were willing to treat exotic pets and in many cases they already were. A scaffold for best practice is required to support the health and welfare of exotic pets and responsible ownership. Keystones include veterinary education to support veterinary professionals with daily practice, establishing a white list of exotic species that are suitable as pets, registration at the point of purchase to enable traceability for biosecurity purposes and research to identify care standards to support the health and welfare of exo...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - May 4, 2021 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Why do Irish pig farmers use medications? Barriers for effective reduction of antimicrobials in Irish pig production
ConclusionsBarriers and challenges were in line with those identified in other EU countries highlighting similarities in behavioural and attitudinal patterns among pig farmers. Overall, farmers appeared to be more likely to rely on previous experiences or to wait for an imposed change (e.g. legislation) instead of taking personal action. Thus, considerable behavioural and attitudinal changes are needed to adopt a more responsible AMU in Irish pig production and to develop effective intervention strategies. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - April 30, 2021 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Effect of a single, oral administration of selenitetriglycerides, at two dose rates, on blood selenium status and haematological and biochemical parameters in Holstein-Friesian calves
ConclusionsThis experiment showed that supplementation with selenitetriglycerides could significantly improve blood selenium status in calves without adverse effects on haematological or biochemical parameters. These findings are essential prerequisites for future studies on selenitetriglycerides supplementation to manage clinical selenium deficiency in calves. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - April 23, 2021 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Community readiness for collecting stray dogs in Aradan County: a quantitative ?qualitative study
ConclusionsFor improving the process of collecting the stray dogs, it is necessary to focus on holding educational sessions for the public to increase their partnership and justify the responsible organizations activities to collaborate and provide the necessary financial resources. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - April 1, 2021 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Community readiness for collecting stray dogs in Aradan County: a quantitative ‐qualitative study
ConclusionsFor improving the process of collecting the stray dogs, it is necessary to focus on holding educational sessions for the public to increase their partnership and justify the responsible organizations ’ activities to collaborate and provide the necessary financial resources. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - April 1, 2021 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Sero-epidemiological survey of bluetongue disease in one-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius) in Kassala State, Eastern Sudan
ConclusionsSex and seasonal river as water source for drinking were considered as potential risk factors for seropositivity to BTV in camels. The high prevalence of BTV in camels in Kassala State, Eastern Sudan, necessitates further epidemiological studies of BTV infection in camels and other ruminant species to better be able to control BT disease in this region. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - March 26, 2021 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Sero-epidemiological survey of bluetongue disease in one-humped camel ( Camelus dromedarius ) in Kassala State, Eastern Sudan
ConclusionsSex and seasonal river as water source for drinking were considered as potential risk factors for seropositivity to BTV in camels. The high prevalence of BTV in camels in Kassala State, Eastern Sudan, necessitates further epidemiological studies of BTV infection in camels and other ruminant species to better be able to control BT disease in this region. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - March 26, 2021 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Development of an ethogram/guide for identifying feline emotions: a new approach to feline interactions and welfare assessment in practice
ConclusionsFollowing slight modifications, the emotions definitions yielded during the feline ethogram design process may be transferable to other domestic species. The feline emotions ethogram/guide itself may be particularly helpful for distinguishing immediate motivations and customising patient care within short- term veterinary contexts. Hence, its use may improve feline welfare and feline handling/interactions. However, the guide will need to be reliability tested/ tested in the field and may require adaptation as the feline emotions ’ knowledge base grows. In addition, novices may benefit from exposure to more ima...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - March 25, 2021 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Association between clinical respiratory signs, lung lesions detected by thoracic ultrasonography and growth performance in pre ‐weaned dairy calves
ConclusionsThoracic ultrasonography detected lung consolidation in calves that did not show signs of respiratory disease. The presence of severe lung lesions was associated with reduced pre-weaning growth. These findings emphasise the importance of using TUS in addition to clinical respiratory scoring of calves for an early and accurate detection of clinical and sub-clinical BRD. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - March 25, 2021 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Suspected cyanide toxicity in cattle associated with ingestion of laurel - a case report
ConclusionsThe large fatality rate serves as a timely reminder to include plant poisoning as a differential diagnosis when dealing with large numbers of rapid fatalities. Failure to thoroughly examine rumen contents and collect a detailed history in this case, could easily have allowed death to be attributed to other causes and the involvement of cyanide toxicity to be missed. In cases of individual or group fatalities, history is invaluable and recent entry to new grazing areas or any potential diet change or access to garden plants should be thoroughly investigated. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - March 24, 2021 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Calf health from birth to weaning - an update
In conclusion, there are still many management practices commonly applied, especially in the dairy industry, which are detrimental to health and welfare of calves. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - March 16, 2021 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Prediction of lameness using automatically recorded activity, behavior and production data in post-parturient Irish dairy cows
ConclusionThese results show that 85% of this model ’s predictions were correct in identifying cows as sound or unsound, showing that the use of a neck-mounted accelerometer, in combination with production and other animal data, has potential to replace visual locomotion scoring as lameness detection method in dairy cows. (Source: Irish Veterinary Journal)
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - February 6, 2021 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Clinical signs of brachycephalic ocular syndrome in 93 dogs
Conclusions: This study contributed to a better characterization of the disease complex brac hycephalic ocular syndrome. The percentage of ocular disorders like entropion, corneal pigmentation, fibrosis and ulcers was high, highlighting the importance of a regular ophthalmological check-up, and early diagnosis of the primary disorders. A higher incidence of corneal pigmentation was noticed in Pugs and corneal fibrosis in Shih Tzus, which suggests that some brachycephalic breeds may be predisposed to certain ocular abnormalities. A responsible reproductive strategy should be implemented to avoid undesired transmission of th...
Source: Irish Veterinary Journal - January 25, 2021 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
