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Correction: Confronting the complexities of antimicrobial management for Staphylococcus aureus causing bovine mastitis: an innovative paradigm Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Shamsaldeen Ibrahim Saeed, Nor Fadhilah Kamaruzzaman, Noel Gahamanyi, Thi Thu Hoai Nguyen, Delower Hossain, Ivan Kahwa
Correction: Ir Vet J 77, 4 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1186/s13620-024-00264-1 Following publication of the original article [1], the author reported that there is an error in the article title. The word “Staphyloccous aureus” should be “Staphylococcus aureus” The incorrect title is: Confronting the complexities of antimicrobial management for Staphyloccous aureus causing bovine mastitis: an innovative
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Confronting the complexities of antimicrobial management for Staphyloccous aureus causing bovine mastitis: an innovative paradigm Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Shamsaldeen Ibrahim Saeed, Nor Fadhilah Kamaruzzaman, Noel Gahamanyi, Thi Thu Hoai Nguyen, Delower Hossain, Ivan Kahwa
Globally, Mastitis is a disease commonly affecting dairy cattle which leads to the use of antimicrobials. The majority of mastitis etiological agents are bacterial pathogens and Staphylococcus aureus is the predominant causative agent. Antimicrobial treatment is administered mainly via intramammary and intramuscular routes. Due to increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) often associated with antimicrobial
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The mechanistic role of natural antimicrobials in preventing Staphylococcus aureus invasion of MAC-T cells using an in vitro mastitis model Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Igori Balta, David McCleery, Saida Roxana Feier David, Elena Pet, Ducu Stef, Tiberiu Iancu, Ioan Pet, Lavinia Stef, Nicolae Corcionivoschi
Starting primarily as an inflammation of the mammary gland, mastitis is frequently driven by infectious agents such as Staphylococcus aureus. Mastitis has a large economic impact globally, which includes diagnostic, treatment, and the production costs not to mention the potential milk contamination with antimicrobial residues. Currently, mastitis prevention and cure depends on intramammary infusion
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First report of Besnoitia bennetti in Irish donkeys: an emerging parasitic disease in Europe Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Stacy H. Tinkler, Luca Villa, Maria Teresa Manfredi, Nicola Walshe, Hanne Jahns
This is the first report of Besnoitia bennetti in donkeys in Ireland. B. bennetti, an apicomplexan protozoan parasite specific to equids, is an emerging pathogen in Europe. This parasite forms chronic intracytoplasmic cysts in cells of the mesenchymal lineage, mainly fibroblasts, in the skin, sclera and mucosa. Clinical signs in affected equine hosts vary from mild to severe debilitating disease. Little
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Virulent systemic feline calicivirus infection: a case report and first description in Ireland Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Antoine A. Duclos, Pedro J. Guzmán Ramos, Carmel T. Mooney
Virulent systemic feline calicivirus (VS-FCV) infection is an emerging disease. It is distinct from classic oronasal calicivirus infection as it manifests with unique systemic signs including severe cutaneous ulcerations, limb oedema, and high mortality, even in adequately vaccinated cats. Devastating epizootic outbreaks with hospital-acquired infections have been described in the United States, the
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Methodological quality of systematic reviews in dentistry including animal studies: a cross-sectional study Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Max C. Menne, Naichuan Su, Clovis M. Faggion
The overall confidence in the results of systematic reviews including animal models can be heterogeneous. We assessed the methodological quality of systematic reviews including animal models in dentistry as well as the overall confidence in the results of those systematic reviews. PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus were searched for systematic reviews including animal studies in dentistry published
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The Irish bTB eradication programme: combining stakeholder engagement and research-driven policy to tackle bovine tuberculosis Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Eoin Ryan, Philip Breslin, James O’Keeffe, Andrew W. Byrne, Karina Wrigley, Damien Barrett
A new Irish bovine tuberculosis (bTB) eradication strategy was launched in 2021. The strategy was formulated following extensive discussions with stakeholders, formal reviews of several aspects of the existing bTB policy and relevant inputs from the latest scientific research projects. A stakeholder discussion body, the TB Forum, had been established in 2018 and this continues under the new strategy
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Farmers’ knowledge of Johne’s disease and opinions of the Irish Johne’s Control Programme: results of an online survey answered mostly by young farmers Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Louise Horan, John F. Mee, Niamh L. Field, Siobhán W. Walsh, Ainhoa Valldecabres
A voluntary control programme for Johne’s disease, the Irish Johne’s Control Programme (IJCP) has been implemented in Ireland since 2017. The objective of this observational study was to assess Irish beef and dairy farmers’ Johne’s disease knowledge, implemented management practices and IJCP opinions. A questionnaire open to dairy and beef farmers was distributed via social media and email. In total
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Evaluation of a preservative-free, cross-linked sodium hyaluronate-based solution, Lacri +®, in dogs with dry eye: a pilot trial Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Carole Gard, Charles Cassagnes, Sarah Muller, Christelle Navarro, Bruno Jahier
The purpose of this pilot trial was to evaluate the efficacy and benefits of a preservative-free cross-linked sodium hyaluronate solution (Lacri +®, MP Labo, France) in 19 privately-owned dogs with dry eye. The animals were administered 2 drops of the tested product in each affected eye, twice a day (BID) for 30 days. Improvement in the global ocular clinical score (sum of the individual scores for
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Anaesthetic management and complications of a Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) undergoing diagnostic imaging Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Patricia Romero, Flavia Restitutti, Niamh McGill, Seamus Hoey, Rachel C. Bennett
The presence of a tracheal septum dividing the trachea into two makes intubation one of the main challenges of penguin anaesthesia. Differences in the length and location of the aforementioned tracheal septum have been described in some penguin species. However, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, it has not been reported in Humboldt penguins (Spheniscus humboldti). Therefore, one of the aims of
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The opinions of farm animal veterinarians in Ireland on antibiotic use and their role in antimicrobial stewardship Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-02 Sorcha O’Connor, Simon J. More, David C. Speksnijder, Carloalberto Petti
Antibiotic use and resistance in animal production are a concern to public health, and there is an urgent need to reduce antibiotic use in farm animals. To prevent blame shifting, professionals from human medicine, animal medicine and environmental backgrounds must collaborate to tackle this issue. Veterinarians are typically responsible for overseeing and prescribing antibiotic use in animals. There
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A mixed-method survey to understand the role of dog welfare organisations in Ireland, including reported challenges and potential solutions Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-30 Claire McKernan, Catherine Lawler, Blain Murphy, Daniel M. Collins, Simon J. More, Sean Murray, Patricia Reilly, Rob Doyle, Natascha V. Meunier, Aiden Maguire, Locksley L. McV. Messam
This novel study forms part of a larger research programme seeking an improved understanding of aspects of the owned dog population in Ireland. Dog welfare organisations (DWOs) in Ireland are recognised as an instrumental pillar of the animal welfare sector with some receiving substantial public funding. We conducted a survey of DWOs in Ireland (n = 39) to gain a better understanding of their role
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Exploring virulence in Mycobacterium bovis: clues from comparative genomics and perspectives for the future Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Morgane Mitermite, Jose Maria Urtasun Elizari, Ruoyao Ma, Damien Farrell, Stephen V. Gordon
Here we provide a summary of a plenary lecture delivered on Mycobacterium bovis, the bovine TB bacillus, at the M. bovis 2022 meeting held in Galway, Ireland, in June 2022. We focus on the analysis of genetic differences between M. bovis and the human pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis as a route to gain knowledge on what makes M. bovis function as an animal pathogen. We provide a brief historical
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Animal tuberculosis control in a disease-free country, France: does the long and winding road really lead to eradication? Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 María Laura Boschiroli
It took France almost fifty years to attain its officially animal tuberculosis (TB) free status in 2000, granting the country a favourable position for international live animal trading. The initial TB control program has been adapted at different times in its history in order to suit changing epidemiological contexts: it was first focused on detection and elimination of infected animals while later
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Will we ever eradicate animal tuberculosis? Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-22 Christian Gortázar, José de la Fuente, Alberto Perelló, Lucas Domínguez
Two characteristics of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTC) are particularly relevant for tuberculosis (TB) epidemiology and control, namely the ability of this group of pathogens to survive in the environment and thereby facilitate indirect transmission via water or feed, and the capacity to infect multiple host species including human beings, cattle, wildlife, and domestic animals other than
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T-cell lymphoma infiltrating the uterus and ovaries of a Golden Retriever: a case report Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Jaeyeop Jo, Mingyun Son, Yeon Chae, Taesik Yun, Yoonhoi Koo, Dohee Lee, Hyun-Gu Kang, Byeong-Teck Kang, Mhan-Pyo Yang, Hakhyun Kim
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of female genital system infiltration of T-cell lymphoma in veterinary literature. A 1.5-year-old, intact female Golden Retriever was referred due to melena and hyporexia that lasted for three weeks. Fever (40.5℃), tachycardia, tachypnoea, pale mucous membranes, and purulent vaginal discharge were identified on physical examination. Blood analyses
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Severe anaemia secondary to a perforated gastric ulcer in a male alpaca Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-09 Matthias Gerhard Wagener, Teresa Maria Punsmann, Sven Kleinschmidt, Ralf Surholt, Saskia Neubert, Hannah Marahrens, Thekla Großmann, Martin Ganter
Anaemia is a common condition in alpacas and attributable to a variety of causes. Severe anaemia with a packed cell volume (PCV) less than 10% is frequently diagnosed, usually due to blood loss resulting from haemonchosis. Many South American camelids (SACs) also suffer from gastric ulcers, which are often associated with anaemia in other species. However, in alpacas and llamas, gastric ulcers usually
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Bovine TB in New Zealand – journey from epidemic towards eradication Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Jane Sinclair, Dallas New, Mark Neill
Bovine tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium bovis, has a unique and complex ecology in New Zealand. Unlike elsewhere in the world, the disease is maintained in Australian brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) and so they are considered a vector for disease transmission in New Zealand. Possums were initially introduced to the country in the 1800’s to establish a fur industry but later becoming
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Is it possible to control bovine tuberculosis without compensation? Reviewing ten years of the Chilean program and its progress Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 Nicolás Valdivieso, Patricio Retamal
In 2011, the Chilean bovine tuberculosis (bTB) program was launched by the Livestock and Agriculture Service (SAG) as a compulsory countrywide program based on testing and culling of bTB reactors at herd-owners expense. This review outlines the rationale and key components of the bTB program, and the dynamic changes that have occurred since 2011. The paper also examines the problems identified by stakeholders
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Selective breeding can contribute to bovine tuberculosis control and eradication Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 Georgios Banos
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) persists in many countries having a significant impact on public health and livestock industry finances. The incidence and prevalence of new cases in parts of the UK and elsewhere over the past decades warrant intensified efforts towards achieving Officially Tuberculosis Free (OTF) status in the respective regions. Genetic selection aiming to identify and remove inherently
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Horizon scanning: what next for bovine TB control in England? Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-31 James McCormack
England is currently in year nine of its 25-year strategy to achieve TB freedom. This talk will speculate on what new tools and approaches could be introduced in the future to help us achieve our goal. Using Defra’s response to the independent review of its TB programme as a starting point and building on the plenary talk by the UK CVO, I will look at some opportunities that could arise under the different
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‘Good farmers’ and ‘real vets’: social identities, behaviour change and the future of bovine tuberculosis eradication Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-27 Gareth Enticott
This paper considers the role of social research and human behaviour in attempts to eradicate bTB. Future attempts to eradicate bTB are likely to involve an increasing range of sophisticated technologies. However, the acceptance and use of these technologies is likely to depend on a range of behavioural incentives. The use of appropriate behavioural nudges may facilitate bTB eradication, but the paper
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The devil you know and the devil you don’t: current status and challenges of bovine tuberculosis eradication in the United States Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Daniel J. O’Brien, Tyler C. Thacker, Liliana C. M. Salvador, Anthony G. Duffiney, Suelee Robbe-Austerman, Mark S. Camacho, Jason E. Lombard, Mitchell V. Palmer
Having entered into its second century, the eradication program for bovine tuberculosis (bTB, caused by Mycobacterium bovis) in the United States of America occupies a position both enviable and daunting. Excepting four counties in Michigan comprising only 6109 km2 (0.06% of US land area) classified as Modified Accredited, as of April 2022 the entire country was considered Accredited Free of bTB by
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Australia’s colourful path to tuberculosis freedom Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Ronald J. Glanville
The aim of this paper is to highlight the key lessons learned from Australia’s successful program to eradicate bovine tuberculosis (TB) over a 27-year period from 1970 when the Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Eradication Campaign commenced, through to when TB freedom was declared on 31 December 1997. As well as discussing the key elements of the national program and its success factors, the author documents
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Challenges to the control of Mycobacterium bovis in livestock and wildlife populations in the South African context Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Sewellyn Davey
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) was first diagnosed in cattle in South Africa in 1880 and proclaimed a controlled disease in 1911. Testing of cattle for bTB is voluntary and only outbreaks of disease are reported to the National Department of Agriculture so the prevalence of the disease in cattle is largely unknown. There is a Bovine Tuberculosis Scheme which is aimed at the control of bTB in cattle but
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Bovine tuberculosis in Spain, is it really the final countdown? Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-25 Javier Bezos, José Luis Sáez-Llorente, Julio Álvarez, Beatriz Romero, Alberto Díez-Guerrier, Lucas Domínguez, Lucía de Juan
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a severe zoonotic disease that has major impacts on both health and the economy, and which has been subjected to specific eradication programmes in many countries for decades. This manuscript highlights the relevance of this disease in the context of the European Union (EU) and summarizes the epidemiological situation and the main tools (e.g. antemortem diagnostic tests
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Lens-related ocular emergencies (LROE) in dogs: treatment and visual outcome after late presentation of 90 eyes Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-18 Khaled M. Ali, Ayman A. Mostafa
Lens-related emergencies need immediate medical intervention to reduce complications, minimize pain, and improve the chances of retaining vision. The present study aimed to demonstrate the common lens-related ocular emergencies in dogs and evaluate the short-term outcomes after the treatment of these cases. Sixty dogs (90 eyes) of different breeds were presented with unilateral (30 eyes, OD = 18, OS = 12)
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bTB eradication in Ireland: where to from here? Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-04 Simon J. More
In an earlier paper from 2019, this author concluded that successful eradication of bovine tuberculosis (bTB) from Ireland by 2030 would be unlikely, given control strategies in place at that time plus the addition of badger vaccination. He argued that additional measures will be needed, broadly focusing on bTB risks from wildlife, risk-based cattle controls, and industry commitment. This paper considers
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Learning through clinical extramural studies: an observational study Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-09 Diane Cashman, Sue Rackard
Veterinary medicine programmes require students to learn in formal educational settings and through workplace experiences. Previous studies have indicated that learning in the clinical workplace can be informal as students participate in daily activities of service provision by veterinary teams. It can be complex however for students to transition from a traditional formal educational setting to learning
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Rate of obesity within a mixed-breed group of horses in Ireland and their owners’ perceptions of body condition and useability of an equine body condition scoring scale Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-04-06 Emma Golding, Ahmed Saleh Ali Al Ansari, Gila A. Sutton, Nicola Walshe, Vivienne Duggan
Equine obesity is a significant health and welfare concern. The proportion of domestic horse populations that are overweight are as high as 45%. As the primary decision-makers for their horses’ care, owners are theoretically ideally placed to identify whether their horses are appropriately conditioned, however, research in other countries has shown that many owners are unable to accurately judge their
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Behaviour change interventions for responsible antimicrobial use on farms Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-04-03 Áine Regan, Alison Burrell, Claire McKernan, Hannah Martin, Tony Benson, Conor McAloon, Edgar Garcia Manzanilla, Moira Dean
In the coming years, major governance changes in the form of policy directives and regulations will catalyse major top-down change with respect to animal health on European farms in an effort to combat the OneHealth threat of antimicrobial resistance. This top-down approach must be met with bottom-up strategies to ensure target actors (namely, farmers and vets) are supported and motivated to change
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Association between body condition score, testicular haemodynamics and echogenicity, nitric oxide levels, and total antioxidant capacity in rams Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-03-09 Hossam R. El-Sherbiny, Amr S. El-Shalofy, Haney Samir
Higher body fatness adversely affects metabolic and hormonal homeostasis. The present work aimed to evaluate the association between body condition score (BCS) and haemodynamic pattern and echogenic appearence of the testes as well as nitric oxide (NO) levels and total antioxidant capacity (TAC). For that, fifteen Ossimi rams were blocked according to their BCS into a lower BCS group (L-BCS:2–2.5;
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Radiographic quantification of the normal and near-normal coxofemoral conformation in Labrador Retrievers and German Shepherds: a comparative study Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-02-27 Menna A. Nahla, Clifford R. Berry, Ayman A. Mostafa
Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a multifactorial disease affecting large breed dogs with associated joint laxity and incongruity that predisposes them to osteoarthritis. The purpose of the study is to objectively compare the conformation of normal and near-normal coxofemoral joints (CFJS) in Labrador Retrievers versus German Shepherds on the extended ventrodorsal radiograph. Investigated groups were
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Comparison of milk and grass composition from grazing Irish dairy herds with and without milk fat depression Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-02-27 O. B. Neville, A. G. Fahey, F. J. Mulligan
This study investigated the factors relating to pasture chemical and fatty acid (FA) composition that influence the milk fat percentage of spring calving, grazing dairy cows. The relationship between milk fat percentage and FA composition of the milk in these herds was also investigated. Milk protein percentage, milk casein percentage and cheddar cheese yield were increased in milk from HMF herds.
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Improving infection control in a veterinary hospital: a detailed study on patterns of faecal contamination to inform changes in practice Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-02-13 Ashokkumar Singaravelu, Bernadette Leggett, Finola C. Leonard
The main purpose of this study was to investigate the cleanliness and microbial burden of a veterinary hospital to establish the extent of cross-contamination with faecal bacteria as an aid to reducing nosocomial infections. Enterococci and Escherichia coli were used as faecal indicator organisms as they can survive on inanimate surfaces for months and pose a threat to animal health. The study consisted
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N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptide levels in normotensive and hypertensive dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease stage B Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-02-08 In Sung Jang, Won Kyoung Yoon, Eun Wha Choi
Systemic hypertension affects the heart, and to the best of our knowledge, no study has investigated the effects of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) stage B and systemic hypertension. This study aimed to investigate the blood level of NT-proBNP and assess the selected echocardiographic variables in dogs with MMVD stage B according
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Retrospective analysis of 131 feline uroliths from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland (2010-2020) Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-02-06 Cristina J. Ortega, Evangelia M. Stavroulaki, Amanda Lawlor, Jody Lulich, Benoit Cuq
The proportions of different urolith types have not been investigated in cats from the Republic of Ireland (ROI) and Northern Ireland (NI) previously. The objective of this study was to investigate the proportions of different feline urolith types submitted to Minnesota Urolith Center from the ROI and NI from 2010 to 2020. An additional aim of this study was to identify potential risk factors associated
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Sacrococcygeal epidural administration of 0.5% bupivacaine in seven cats undergoing pelvic or hind limb orthopaedic procedures Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-02-02 Xavier Torruella, Joanna Potter, Vilhelmiina Huuskonen
Epidural administration of local anaesthetic agents provides good intraoperative antinociception for orthopaedic procedures of the pelvis and the pelvic limb. However, in cats the spinal cord extends approximately to the level of the first sacrococcygeal vertebra, and therefore the sacrococcygeal epidural could be a safer alternative to the lumbosacral epidural in cats. This case series describes perioperative
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Oxidative stress biomarkers in dogs with benign prostatic hyperplasia Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-12-15 Domoslawska, Anna, Zduńczyk, Sławomir, Kankofer, Marta, Bielecka, Arleta
The aim of this study was to evaluate total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and biomarkers of lipid and protein peroxidation in the blood serum of dogs with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The study was conducted on 36 intact male dogs of various breeds. The dogs were assigned to two groups: BPH group (n = 18) and non-affected group (n = 18). Blood samples were collected from the cephalic vein. The
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Prescribing and sales of intramammary antimicrobials in Ireland in 2019 and 2020: the role of milk purchasers Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-11-19 More, Simon J., Madden, Jamie M., McAloon, Catherine I.
In Ireland between 2008 and 2022, intramammary antimicrobial (AM) products could be prescribed by a veterinary practitioner under what was known as Schedule 8 (or remote) prescribing. Under this prescribing route, an annual herd visit was not required when criteria were met as outlined in Animal Remedies Regulation 2007 to 2017 (statutory instruments No. 786/2007 and 558/2017). Under this prescribing
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Gabapentin, a human therapeutic medication and an environmental substance transferring at trace levels to horses: a case report Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-10-04 Brewer, Kimberly, Machin, Jacob, Maylin, George, Fenger, Clara, Morales-Briceño, Abelardo, Tobin, Thomas
Gabapentin, 1-(Aminomethyl)cyclohexaneacetic acid, MW 171.240, is a frequently prescribed high dose human medication that is also used recreationally. Gabapentin is orally absorbed; the dose can be 3,000 mg/day and it is excreted essentially unchanged in urine. Gabapentin is stable in the environment and routinely detected in urban wastewater. Gabapentin randomly transfers from humans to racing horses
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Irish farmers’ interactions with regional veterinary laboratories- reasons, results, reactions: a survey Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-09-27 Kennedy, Aideen, Hogan, Ian, Froehlich, Rebecca, McGettrick, Shane, Sánchez-Miguel, Cosme, Casey, Micheál, Sheehan, Maresa
Animal health surveillance is important in ensuring optimal animal health and welfare. Monitoring of diagnostic submissions, including post-mortem examination of carcasses, at the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine laboratories, provides the basis for this type of passive surveillance in Ireland. The process requires engagement from veterinarians and farmers from all sectors of the agricultural
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Thoracolumbar retrolaminar block in seven dogs undergoing spinal surgery Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-08-13 Pentsou, Kyratsoula, Huuskonen, Vilhelmiina
Thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion is a common neurologic complaint in dogs and is associated with debilitating pain that requires careful analgesic management to avoid the transition to a chronic pain state. Recently, there has been an increased effort to incorporate regional anaesthetic techniques whenever possible, both for perioperative analgesia management and for prevention of chronic
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Understanding the dog population in the Republic of Ireland: insight from existing data sources? Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-07-14 More, Simon J., Collins, Daniel M., Meunier, Natascha V., Messam, Locksley L. McV., Doyle, Rob, Maguire, Aiden, Murray, Sean, Reilly, Patricia, Lawler, Catherine
Reliable information about national pet dog populations is an important contributor to informed decision-making, both by governments and national dog welfare organisations. In some countries, there is an improved understanding of aspects of the national pet dog population, but as yet limited published information is available in Ireland. The current study reviews the utility of existing data to inform
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Stress and strain among veterinarians: a scoping review Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-06-21 Pohl, Robert, Botscharow, Julia, Böckelmann, Irina, Thielmann, Beatrice
The 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
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Lameness prevalence and management practices on Irish pasture-based dairy farms Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-06-08 Browne, N., Hudson, C. D., Crossley, R. E., Sugrue, K., Kennedy, E., Huxley, J. N., Conneely, M.
Lameness is a painful disease, which negatively impacts dairy cow production and welfare. The aim of this observational study was to determine herd lameness prevalence, describe current lameness management practices and identify the presence of established risk factors for lameness on Irish pasture-based dairy farms. Farms were visited once during grazing (99 farms) and again during housing (85 farms)
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Factors affecting retention of veterinary practitioners in Ireland: a cross-sectional study with a focus on clinical practice Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-06-07 Ryan, Eoin G., Beatty, Stephen H., Gray, Elizabeth, Field, Niamh, Liston, Rory, Rhodes, Victoria, Donlon, John
Retention of veterinary practitioners has arisen as a significant problem in recent years in Ireland. No prior Irish peer-reviewed publications have addressed this problem. An online questionnaire was available through social media and via email to Irish vets from January to November 2019. The aim of this survey was to ascertain the factors contributing to the problem of vet retention in Ireland. A
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Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis infection in cattle – a review in the context of seasonal pasture-based dairy herds Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-05-20 Field, Niamh L., McAloon, Conor G., Gavey, Lawrence, Mee, John F.
Johne’s disease is an infectious disease affecting cattle, other ruminants and non-ruminant wildlife worldwide, caused by Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (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
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Sporadic worldwide “clusters” of feed driven Zilpaterol identifications in racing horses: a review and analysis Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-05-14 Machin, Jacob, Brewer, Kimberly, Morales-Briceno, Abelardo, Fenger, Clara, Maylin, George, Tobin, Thomas
Zilpaterol is a β2-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
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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 Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-05-13 Kaczorek-Łukowska, E., Małaczewska, J., Wójcik, R., Duk, K., Blank, A., Siwicki, A. K.
Correction to: Ir Vet J 74, 2 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1186/s13620-020-00181-z Following the publication of the original article [1], one of the co-author reported that she changed her name from “K. Naumowicz” to “K. Duk” The original article has been updated. Kaczorek-Łukowska E, Małaczewska J, Wójcik R, et al. Streptococci as the new dominant aetiological factors of mastitis in dairy cows in north-eastern
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A survey of food-borne and antimicrobial resistance-harbouring bacteria in meat by-products from knackeries and associated equipment and kennels Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-05-10 McDonnell, Shannon, Gutierrez, Montserrat, Leonard, Finola C., O’Brien, Tony, Kearney, Pat, Swan, Catherine, Madigan, Gillian, Bracken, Elaine, McLernon, Joanne, Griffin, Margaret, O’Sullivan, Ciaran M., Egan, John, Prendergast, Deirdre M.
In Ireland, meat by-products (MBP) harvested at knackeries from farmed animals that have not died of an infectious or systemic disease are legally permitted to be fed to dogs in kennels and packs of hounds. There is limited information available on the risks of spreading foodborne bacteria or antimicrobial resistant (AMR) determinants to dogs, their handlers or the associated environment. The aim of
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Ultrasound screening protocol for osteochondrosis at selected predilection sites in thoroughbred yearlings Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-04-27 Hoey, Seamus, O’Sullivan, Jeremiah, Byrne, Jennifer, Devine, Sinead, Toomey, William, McAllister, Hester, Skelly, Cliona
Osteochondrosis is a common condition of young horses where there is a failure of endochondral ossification, usually at predisposed sites. The estimated prevalence of osteochondrosis is 33–44%, with radiographic screening of yearlings being used to identify lesions. Radiography has two major limitations: poor sensitivity in detecting cartilaginous lesions and secondly, the exposure of the horse and
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Antimicrobial resistance in Escherichia coli isolated from on-farm and conventional hatching broiler farms in Ireland Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-04-22 Byrne, Noelle, O’Neill, Lorcan, Dίaz, Julia Adriana Calderόn, Manzanilla, Edgar Garcίa, Vale, Ana P., Leonard, Finola C.
On-farm hatching (OH) systems are becoming more common in broiler production. Hatching conditions differ from conventional farms as OH chicks avoid exposure to handling, transport, post-hatch water and feed deprivation. In contrast, chicks in conventional hatching conditions (CH) are exposed to standard hatchery procedures and transported post hatching. The objectives of this pilot study were to investigate
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The Irish cattle population structured by enterprise type: overview, trade & trends Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-04-04 Brock, Jonas, Lange, Martin, Tratalos, Jamie A., Meunier, Natascha, Guelbenzu-Gonzalo, Maria, More, Simon J., Thulke, Hans-Hermann, Graham, David A.
The cattle sector is the most important economic production unit of the Irish farming and agri-food sector. Despite its relevance, there has been limited quantitative information about the structure of differing cattle production types and of the connections between them. This paper addresses this gap by providing, for the first time, an overview of the Irish cattle population structured by enterprise
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Intramammary antimicrobial sales in Ireland: a 2020 descriptive update Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-03-26 McAloon, Catherine I., McCoy, Finola, More, Simon J.
Intramammary (IM) antimicrobial sales data are currently the only feasible means to gain broad insights into on-farm usage of antimicrobials (AMs) relevant to mastitis control within the Irish dairy industry. The aim of this study was to update earlier work describing sales data of intramammary antimicrobial usage in the Irish dairy industry in 2020. Previously reported data from 2013 to 2019 is included
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Prevalence of Salmonella spp. in slaughter pigs and carcasses in Irish abattoirs and their antimicrobial resistance Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-03-06 Deane, Annette, Murphy, Declan, Leonard, Finola C., Byrne, William, Clegg, Tracey, Madigan, Gillian, Griffin, Margaret, Egan, John, Prendergast, Deirdre M.
Salmonella is an important zoonotic pathogen and is one of the main causes of foodborne outbreaks and infections in the European Union. Pigs are a significant reservoir and are frequently subclinical carriers of this organism. Salmonella can be shed in the faeces allowing infection to spread to other pigs, the environment, transport vehicles, lairages and other areas. Inadvertent spillage of gut contents
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Serotyping, antibiogram, and detection of bacterial pathogens associated with bovine respiratory disease in selected areas of Ethiopia Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-03-03 Akalu, Mirtneh, Vemulapati, BhadraMurthy, Abayneh, Takele, Degefa, Teferi, Deresse, Getaw, Gelaye, Esayas
Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) is a multifactorial and economically important illness of cattle. The current study was designed to characterize the major bacterial pathogens associated with BRD and determine the antibiotic susceptibility patterns of isolates. Samples were collected from 400 pneumonic cases of cattle. Laboratory assay revealed isolation of 376 (94.0%) bacterial pathogens. The most
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The new Veterinary Medicines Regulation: rising to the challenge Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-02-03 More, Simon J., McCoy, Finola, McAloon, Catherine I.
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
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Self-reported awareness of the legal status of eight responsibilities of dog owners in Ireland: are dog owners different from non-dog owners? Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2022-01-05 Keogh, Laura, Hanlon, Alison, Kelly, Andrew, Devitt, Catherine, Messam, Locksley
Legislation pertaining to canine ownership in Ireland maintains a one-health perspective by establishing a minimum standard of care for dogs while safeguarding human health and wellbeing. However, public awareness of this legislation has not been measured. The goals of this study were first, to estimate and compare the level of awareness, among dog owners and non-dog owners, that eight responsibilities
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Engaging with selective dry cow therapy: understanding the barriers and facilitators perceived by Irish farmers Ir. Vet. J. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2021-10-23 Huey, Sarah, Kavanagh, Michaela, Regan, Aine, Dean, Moira, McKernan, Clare, McCoy, Finola, Ryan, Eoin G., Caballero-Villalobos, Javier, McAloon, Catherine I.
Selective dry cow therapy (SDCT) is widely promoted in dairy farming as a method to reduce antimicrobial usage. New legislation introduced by the European Union will restrict and regulate the prophylactic and metaphylactic use of antibiotics from January 2022. Blanket dry cow therapy continues to be a practice engaged in by many farmers in Ireland and for many of these farmers, moving towards SDCT