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Understanding current practices for on-farm management of vaginal prolapse in ewes. 了解目前农场管理母羊阴道脱垂的做法。
IF 0.9 3区 农林科学
Veterinary Record Pub Date : 2026-10-17 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.71285
Phillipa Page
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On-farm management of vaginal prolapse in ewes: A cross-sectional survey of UK sheep farmers. 母羊阴道脱垂的农场管理:英国羊农的横断面调查。
IF 0.9 3区 农林科学
Veterinary Record Pub Date : 2026-10-17 Epub Date: 2026-07-20 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.70967
Jenny Stavisky, Georgina Rigby, Sharminda Lockwood
{"title":"On-farm management of vaginal prolapse in ewes: A cross-sectional survey of UK sheep farmers.","authors":"Jenny Stavisky, Georgina Rigby, Sharminda Lockwood","doi":"10.1002/vetr.70967","DOIUrl":"10.1002/vetr.70967","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Vaginal prolapse affects lambing ewes, usually before parturition. Prevalence is variable but may reach 10% in severely affected flocks. The prolapse is usually managed on-farm without veterinary intervention. Welfare concerns were highlighted around 20 years ago around specific management practices, but these have not been re-examined since. The aim of this study was to explore how farmers manage vaginal prolapses in their lambing ewes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional online study was circulated among UK sheep farmers between 11 June and 1 August 2025, collecting information regarding the lambing season 2024‒2025.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 127 responses were obtained. The median flock size was 200 (interquartile range [IQR] 50‒554). The median prevalence of vaginal prolapse was 1.7% (IQR 0.7%‒3.6%, range 0%‒20.1%). Only 13 (10.2%) reported calling in a veterinary surgeon for treatment of vaginal prolapse. Most respondents reported they always or usually washed the prolapse before replacement (81/93, 87.1%), gave non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (65/93, 69.9%), used a retention harness (74/93, 79.6%) and gave antimicrobials (58/93, 62.44). Six (6.5%) respondents admitted suturing the vulva without local anaesthetic.</p><p><strong>Limitations: </strong>Responses may have been affected by social desirability bias.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>While vaginal prolapse is well managed on many farms, education around antimicrobial use, pain relief and retention methods should be provided by veterinarians to improve animal welfare and antimicrobial stewardship.</p>","PeriodicalId":23560,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record","volume":" ","pages":"e345-e349"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148537195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Mental health experiences and self-compassion among veterinary professionals. 兽医专业人员的心理健康经历和自我同情。
IF 0.9 3区 农林科学
Veterinary Record Pub Date : 2026-10-17 Epub Date: 2026-07-15 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.70968
Kerry M Karaffa, Tamara S Hancock
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Sensory profile of cats with potential pain-related diabetic neuropathy. 猫与潜在疼痛相关的糖尿病神经病变的感觉特征。
IF 0.9 3区 农林科学
Veterinary Record Pub Date : 2026-10-17 Epub Date: 2025-12-22 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.70227
Hélène L M Ruel, Vanessa Bruneau, Berenice Conversy, Sabrine Marangoni, Paulo V Steagall
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Transpalpebral exenteration in dogs: A retrospective study (2003‒2023). 犬椎旁切除:一项回顾性研究(2003-2023)。
IF 0.9 3区 农林科学
Veterinary Record Pub Date : 2026-10-17 Epub Date: 2026-01-05 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.70219
Kayal Patel, Rodrigo Pinheiro de Lacerda, Samuela Mazzucchelli, Kinley Smith, William Robinson, Rachel Lockhart, Agata Tsvetanova, Cristian Iga, Francesca L M Tee, Alberto Palella Gomez
{"title":"Transpalpebral exenteration in dogs: A retrospective study (2003‒2023).","authors":"Kayal Patel, Rodrigo Pinheiro de Lacerda, Samuela Mazzucchelli, Kinley Smith, William Robinson, Rachel Lockhart, Agata Tsvetanova, Cristian Iga, Francesca L M Tee, Alberto Palella Gomez","doi":"10.1002/vetr.70219","DOIUrl":"10.1002/vetr.70219","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Transpalpebral exenteration is indicated in cases of neoplasia, infection or severe trauma involving the globe and orbit. Limited peer-reviewed literature exists on the indications, complications and outcomes associated with this procedure in dogs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective study analysed medical records of 35 dogs undergoing transpalpebral exenteration at three UK veterinary referral centres between 2003 and 2023. The data included signalment, diagnostic findings, surgical details and postoperative complications. Kruskal‒Wallis and Fisher's exact tests were used to analyse relationships between clinical variables and complications.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Orbital neoplasia was the most common indication (54.3%, 19/35), followed by orbital inflammatory disease (25.7%, 9/35), orbital cyst (11.4%, 4/35), orbital foreign body (5.7%, 2/35) and orbital pseudotumour (2.9%, 1/35). Immediate postoperative complications (<2 days) occurred in 60% (21/35) of cases, with surgical site swelling being the most frequent (90.5%). Short-term (2‒21 days) and long-term (>21 days) complications occurred in 20% (7/35) and 5.7% (2/35) of cases, respectively. Six patients (17.1%) required additional treatment. No significant correlations were found between the independent variables and complication rates.</p><p><strong>Limitations: </strong>This study is limited by its retrospective nature and the small sample size.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Transpalpebral exenteration is a safe procedure with primarily minor postoperative complications that typically resolve without intervention.</p>","PeriodicalId":23560,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record","volume":" ","pages":"e369-e380"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145906908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Evaluation of thyroglobulin autoantibodies in dogs at the time of diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism and during treatment. 犬在诊断肾上腺皮质功能减退和治疗期间甲状腺球蛋白自身抗体的评价。
IF 0.9 3区 农林科学
Veterinary Record Pub Date : 2026-10-17 Epub Date: 2026-04-28 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.70622
Christin Emming, Sina Strey, Ina Leiter, Reinhard Mischke, Holger Volk, Marion Schmicke, Johanna Rieder
{"title":"Evaluation of thyroglobulin autoantibodies in dogs at the time of diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism and during treatment.","authors":"Christin Emming, Sina Strey, Ina Leiter, Reinhard Mischke, Holger Volk, Marion Schmicke, Johanna Rieder","doi":"10.1002/vetr.70622","DOIUrl":"10.1002/vetr.70622","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) may occur more frequently in dogs with hypoadrenocorticism (HA) than previously recognised. The objective of this study was to determine the presence of thyroglobulin autoantibodies (TgAAs) in dogs with HA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Dogs were included if HA was confirmed by an adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulation test conducted between 2019 and 2023. Serum total thyroxine, thyrotropin and TgAA were analysed from samples taken before and during HA treatment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty-seven dogs were enrolled, with nine dogs showing positive TgAA titres at enrolment. Following HA treatment, TgAA became undetectable in six dogs; two showed persistent positive TgAA results and one was lost to follow-up. Additionally, two dogs that were initially TgAA negative developed hypothyroidism during the follow-up period. The overall prevalence of concurrent HA and hypothyroidism after initiation of hormone replacement therapy was three of 30 among the dogs for which follow-up data were available.</p><p><strong>Limitations: </strong>The retrospective nature of the study, small sample size and incomplete follow-up data for some patients limit the conclusions that can be drawn.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our findings demonstrate the concurrent occurrence of two different autoimmune diseases, AIT and HA, and show that the presence of TgAA can completely resolve with cortisol replacement therapy. Therefore, it is recommended to reassess thyroid function after initiating HA treatment to avoid unnecessary lifelong thyroxine supplementation.</p>","PeriodicalId":23560,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record","volume":" ","pages":"e350-e358"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13674718/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147782633","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Disease of South American camelids in England and Wales: Analysis of diagnoses from Animal and Plant Health Agency laboratory submissions between 2012 and 2021. 英格兰和威尔士的南美骆驼类疾病:2012年至2021年动植物卫生机构实验室提交的诊断分析。
IF 0.9 3区 农林科学
Veterinary Record Pub Date : 2026-10-08 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.71218
Sonja Jeckel, Carissa Xian Chow, David Jorge
{"title":"Disease of South American camelids in England and Wales: Analysis of diagnoses from Animal and Plant Health Agency laboratory submissions between 2012 and 2021.","authors":"Sonja Jeckel, Carissa Xian Chow, David Jorge","doi":"10.1002/vetr.71218","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.71218","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>South American camelids (SACs) have become increasingly popular in the UK. Consequently, knowledge among veterinary practitioners about diseases in these non-native species has improved, although gaps remain. The remit of this study was to identify common diseases of SACs based on Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) surveillance data from testing of carcass and sample submissions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 3541 data sets of SAC submissions to APHA between 2012 and 2021 were analysed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The overall diagnostic success rate was 39.5% but was significantly higher in carcass submissions (74%) compared to non-carcass submissions (23%). It was also significantly higher in post-weaned crias (53.4%) than in adults (40.5%), whereas fetuses (18.2%) had the lowest rate. The most common diagnoses were similar to those in an earlier study, with an even higher percentage of diagnoses of gastrointestinal parasitism among other frequent diagnoses of parasitic disease. Among non-infectious disease causes, nutritional diseases were most frequently diagnosed.</p><p><strong>Limitations: </strong>Passive disease surveillance data rely on submissions by veterinarians to the APHA surveillance network and will therefore not mirror disease prevalence.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A detailed summary of laboratory-based diagnoses provides veterinarians and owners with guidance on frequent significant diseases of SACs in England and Wales and encourages submission of carcasses rather than samples for diagnostics where appropriate.</p>","PeriodicalId":23560,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149138195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Survey of the health and welfare of imported dogs presenting to UK veterinary surgeons. 向英国兽医提交的进口狗的健康和福利调查。
IF 0.9 3区 农林科学
Veterinary Record Pub Date : 2026-10-08 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.70910
Gina Pinchbeck, Robyn Lyne, Lisa Wallis, Jenny Stavisky, Robert Christley, Louise Buckley, Carri Westgarth
{"title":"Survey of the health and welfare of imported dogs presenting to UK veterinary surgeons.","authors":"Gina Pinchbeck, Robyn Lyne, Lisa Wallis, Jenny Stavisky, Robert Christley, Louise Buckley, Carri Westgarth","doi":"10.1002/vetr.70910","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70910","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Since changes to legislation in 2012, numbers of dogs imported into the UK, especially rescues, have increased substantially. We aimed to explore the health and behaviour issues among imported dogs presented to UK veterinary surgeons.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An online survey was completed by 413 veterinary surgeons practising in the UK in 2023. The findings were analysed with descriptive statistics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirteen percent had encountered imported dogs who had died during or shortly after transportation and two-thirds reported observing dogs they considered were unfit to travel, including dogs with unhealed wounds and fractures. Common behavioural concerns included fear of people, noises or objects, and unwanted behaviours when confined or alone. The most common infectious diseases reported as being diagnosed were leishmaniasis, dirofilariasis and brucellosis. Suspected falsified health documentation or passports had been observed by almost two-thirds of respondents. Less than half of respondents reported specific practice policies or testing protocols for exotic diseases.</p><p><strong>Limitations: </strong>This convenience sample is limited by what is presented to veterinary surgeons and recall over the previous 24 months.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Participants reported significant welfare concerns in current dog importation practices and highlighted a need for clearer guidance on management and treatment of imported dogs in veterinary practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":23560,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149138238","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Impact of general anaesthesia on immune response to first rabies vaccination in seronegative domestic cats. 全麻对血清阴性家猫首次接种狂犬病疫苗免疫反应的影响。
IF 0.9 3区 农林科学
Veterinary Record Pub Date : 2026-10-03 Epub Date: 2025-12-26 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.70223
Pierre Bessière, Romane Breysse, Marion Chrétien, Brandon Hayes, Séverine Boullier, Anouck Labadie, Jonathan Rieder, Marine Wasniewski, Géraldine Jourdan
{"title":"Impact of general anaesthesia on immune response to first rabies vaccination in seronegative domestic cats.","authors":"Pierre Bessière, Romane Breysse, Marion Chrétien, Brandon Hayes, Séverine Boullier, Anouck Labadie, Jonathan Rieder, Marine Wasniewski, Géraldine Jourdan","doi":"10.1002/vetr.70223","DOIUrl":"10.1002/vetr.70223","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Despite common concerns, evidence that anaesthesia impairs vaccine efficacy remains limited. This study assessed the impact of general anaesthesia on the immune response to rabies vaccination in cats.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Thirty-five healthy female cats (6-12 months old) undergoing elective spaying were enrolled. Group 1 (n = 25) received an inactivated, adjuvanted rabies vaccine at the end of anaesthesia; group 2 (n = 11) was vaccinated outside the peri-anaesthetic period. Rabies-neutralising antibody titres were measured by the fluorescent antibody virus neutralisation test 1 month post-vaccination in both groups. In group 1, immune gene expression (tumour necrosis factor-α [TNF-α], interleukin-6 [IL-6] and C‒X‒C motif chemokine ligand 10 [CXCL10]) was assessed by qPCR following ex vivo blood stimulation with the vaccine solution.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All cats seroconverted with titres greater than 0.5 IU/mL, with no significant difference between the groups. TNF-α expression was significantly upregulated after stimulation at both time points in group 1. No induction of IL-6 or CXCL10 was observed.</p><p><strong>Limitations: </strong>This study used a single vaccine and a single anaesthetic protocol in a homogeneous group of healthy young cats. As such, the generalisability of the findings may be limited.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Under these controlled conditions, anaesthesia did not impair innate or adaptive immune responses to rabies vaccination. Simultaneous vaccination and anaesthesia may therefore be acceptable in contexts such as sterilisation campaigns in stray or aggressive cats.</p>","PeriodicalId":23560,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record","volume":" ","pages":"e331-e336"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145834581","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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"For three of my four miscarriages I was at work…" Experiences of miscarriage, infertility and assisted fertility in veterinary workplaces. “我四次流产中有三次是在工作中流产的……”兽医工作场所流产、不孕和辅助生育的经历。
IF 0.9 3区 农林科学
Veterinary Record Pub Date : 2026-10-03 Epub Date: 2026-02-02 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.70339
Jenny Stavisky, Natalie Scroggie, Abi Collinson, Zoe Belshaw
{"title":"\"For three of my four miscarriages I was at work…\" Experiences of miscarriage, infertility and assisted fertility in veterinary workplaces.","authors":"Jenny Stavisky, Natalie Scroggie, Abi Collinson, Zoe Belshaw","doi":"10.1002/vetr.70339","DOIUrl":"10.1002/vetr.70339","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Miscarriage, infertility and assisted fertility (MIAF) can profoundly impact physical and mental health. The aims of this study were to investigate how veterinary professionals' work environments and employers impacted their experiences of MIAF and to identify how workplace experiences of MIAF could be improved.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional online survey collected anonymous responses from UK-based veterinary professionals of any gender who had experienced MIAF. The quantitative data were statistically analysed, and the qualitative data underwent thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five hundred twenty-five veterinary professionals described 671 self-defined MIAF experiences. Over one-fifth (22.2%) left or considered leaving their job due to their workplace's management of their MIAF. Undergoing assisted fertility and informing management of MIAF were significantly associated with intent to leave; conversely, any workplace support received improved retention. Key challenges identified by thematic analysis included taking time off from work, aspects of the clinical caseload and reactions of colleagues. The respondents recommended better workplace policies, more paid leave and improved education on MIAF impacts.</p><p><strong>Limitations: </strong>Few men participated, so their experiences are underrepresented.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Workplace management of MIAF experiences can negatively impact veterinary professionals' mental health and careers. We identify several potential routes for improvement.</p>","PeriodicalId":23560,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record","volume":" ","pages":"e312-e326"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13631849/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146107046","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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