Veterinary RecordPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-05-13DOI: 10.1002/vetr.70740
Rachel R Holser, Rachel P Hickcox, Daniel P Costa, Thomas Hildebrand, Sarah P Flanagan, Michelle A LaRue
{"title":"Field immobilisation of adult Weddell seals using intramuscular butorphanol and midazolam.","authors":"Rachel R Holser, Rachel P Hickcox, Daniel P Costa, Thomas Hildebrand, Sarah P Flanagan, Michelle A LaRue","doi":"10.1002/vetr.70740","DOIUrl":"10.1002/vetr.70740","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>When working with free-ranging phocid seals, methods of chemical immobilisation require ongoing refinement to reduce complications, particularly apnoea, during research procedures.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Adult Weddell seals (n = 20) at Cape Crozier, Antarctica, were chemically immobilised with intramuscular injection of butorphanol and midazolam in 2024 and 2025.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Butorphanol and midazolam were administered intramuscularly at 0.16 ± 0.03 and 0.19 ± 0.03 mg/kg, respectively. No apnoea lasting more than 2 minutes was observed, nor were any other adverse effects.</p><p><strong>Limitations: </strong>The sample was limited to 20 adults, predominantly mid-lactation females (n = 14). Additional data on other demographic groups, varying the dose combination, more detailed records of seal vital signs, and additional physiological measurements (e.g., blood gases) would provide valuable insight into this drug combination for Weddell seals.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In this limited study, intramuscular butorphanol and midazolam were a safe and effective combination for field immobilisation of adult Weddell seals.</p>","PeriodicalId":23560,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record","volume":" ","pages":"e142-e146"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13425668/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147933724","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}
{"title":"Doping violations in greyhounds 'at record high' in 2025.","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/vetr.71034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.71034","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23560,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record","volume":"199 3","pages":"105"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148631697","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}
{"title":"Cat owners sought for antibiotic use survey.","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/vetr.71051","DOIUrl":"10.1002/vetr.71051","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23560,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record","volume":"199 3","pages":"130"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13425745/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148631711","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}
{"title":"Experimenting with the alternative.","authors":"Josh Loeb","doi":"10.1002/vetr.71026","DOIUrl":"10.1002/vetr.71026","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23560,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record","volume":"199 3","pages":"95"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13425687/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148631752","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}
{"title":"Celebrating our BVA community with Pride.","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/vetr.71064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.71064","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23560,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record","volume":"199 3","pages":"134"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148631715","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}
{"title":"CMA's practice poster comes under fire.","authors":"Josh Loeb","doi":"10.1002/vetr.71028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.71028","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23560,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record","volume":"199 3","pages":"97"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148631772","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}
Veterinary RecordPub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-01-31DOI: 10.1002/vetr.70338
Pauline Planes, Julie Arsenault, Marion Allano, Frédéric Sauvé
{"title":"Feasibility and acceptability of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus biosecurity measures in equine facilities: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Pauline Planes, Julie Arsenault, Marion Allano, Frédéric Sauvé","doi":"10.1002/vetr.70338","DOIUrl":"10.1002/vetr.70338","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Biosecurity measures are recommended in stables housing meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)-positive horses, but their feasibility and acceptability, as well as their implementation barriers, remain unclear.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted among clients of a veterinary teaching hospital using an online questionnaire. Information on horse activities, stable characteristics and perceptions (feasibility and acceptability scores) of recommended biosecurity measures for MRSA-positive horses was collected.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fifty-seven horse and/or stable owners completed the questionnaire. Direct contact between horses and shared equipment was reported by 96% and 58% of the respondents, respectively. Hand sanitisers were present in 88% of the stables, but 12% lacked sinks. In a case of MRSA-positive horse, respondents strongly supported adherence to antibiotic therapy, avoidance of contact between horses or with high-risk body areas and hand washing. Measures requiring additional infrastructure or resources were perceived as less feasible and acceptable. Limited resources, financial constraints and seasonal factors were identified as barriers to implementation.</p><p><strong>Limitations: </strong>The study population may not be representative of all horse facilities.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>While most measures were feasible and acceptable, challenges remain in implementing measures requiring additional infrastructures and staff.</p>","PeriodicalId":23560,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record","volume":" ","pages":"e120-e133"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13425699/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146094276","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}