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Comparison between two scoring methods to assess tail damage of docked pig carcasses during postmortem inspection in Ireland. 两种评分方法在爱尔兰断尾猪死后检验中尾损评估的比较。

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Veterinary Record Open Pub Date : 2023-08-21 eCollection Date: 2023-12-01 DOI: 10.1002/vro2.66

Roberta Maria D'Alessio, Conor G McAloon, Laura Ann Boyle, Alison Hanlon, Keelin O'Driscoll

{"title":"Comparison between two scoring methods to assess tail damage of docked pig carcasses during postmortem inspection in Ireland.","authors":"Roberta Maria D'Alessio, Conor G McAloon, Laura Ann Boyle, Alison Hanlon, Keelin O'Driscoll","doi":"10.1002/vro2.66","DOIUrl":"10.1002/vro2.66","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Tail inspection in the abattoir is a tool to help determine the welfare status of pigs. However, methodologies vary widely. Moreover, meat inspection is moving from palpation and incision towards visual-only (VIS) examination. This study investigated whether a VIS examination was sufficient to detect tail damage compared to handling (HAND), which ensures examination of all aspects of the tail.Method: The severity of tail skin damage (0 [undamaged] - 4 [partial/full loss of tail]) and presence/absence of bruises was scored using both methods after scalding/dehairing of 5498 pig carcasses.Results: There was a good relationship between methods when evaluating tail skin damage (sensitivity, 82.48%; specificity, 99.98%; accuracy, 98.98%; correlation ρ = 0.84). The results were similar for the presence of bruises (sensitivity, 74.98%; specificity, 99.09%; accuracy, 89.94%; correlation ρ = 0.79). However, the percentage of tails classified as undamaged was higher using VIS (69.9%) than HAND (63.55%) examination. Conversely, VIS detected fewer mild lesions (score 1 - 13.64%; score 2 - 11.73%) than HAND (score 1 - 15.21%; score 2 - 15.53%). A higher percentage of bruises was detected using HAND than VIS (37.96% vs. 29.03%).Conclusions: Visual evaluation is a valid alternative to handling evaluation of carcass tail damage and bruising.","PeriodicalId":23565,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record Open","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10442492/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10442613","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Analysis of lower urinary tract signs and bacteriuria in cats with subcutaneous ureteral bypass systems. 皮下输尿管搭桥术猫下尿路症状和细菌尿的分析。

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Veterinary Record Open Pub Date : 2023-08-01 eCollection Date: 2023-12-01 DOI: 10.1002/vro2.69

Luba Djoneva, Jack Lawson, Lynda Rutherford, Rebecca Geddes

{"title":"Analysis of lower urinary tract signs and bacteriuria in cats with subcutaneous ureteral bypass systems.","authors":"Luba Djoneva, Jack Lawson, Lynda Rutherford, Rebecca Geddes","doi":"10.1002/vro2.69","DOIUrl":"10.1002/vro2.69","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: Distinguishing bacterial cystitis from subclinical bacteriuria is necessary for feline treatment protocols and antimicrobial stewardship. This can be challenging in cats with subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB) systems because they may present with lower urinary tract signs without bacteriuria. We investigated the relationship between positive urine culture and lower urinary tract signs in cats with SUBs, including factors associated with each.Methods: Clinical records were retrospectively reviewed to identify cats presenting with ureteral obstruction that underwent placement of a SUB device(s). The relationship between a positive urine culture and lower urinary tract signs was determined by chi-squared analysis. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression models were performed to identify factors associated with positive urine cultures and lower urinary tract signs.Results: Two hundred and thirty visits were recorded for 61 cats, with 36 of 230 (16%) positive cultures in 21 of 61 (34%) cats. Lower urinary tract signs were documented at 97 of 230 (42%) visits, with 37 of 61 (61%) cats demonstrating lower urinary tract signs at some point. No relationship was found between culture results and lower urinary tract signs. Risk factors for a positive culture were higher urine pH, higher urine white blood cells and the presence of bacteriuria on microscopy. Risk factors for lower urinary tract signs were younger age and being a purebred cat (vs. non-purebred).Conclusions: A high proportion of cats with SUBs exhibited sterile lower urinary tract signs, making differentiation between bacterial cystitis and subclinical bacteriuria difficult. This highlights the need for clearer guidelines on when to treat bacteriuria in cats with SUBs.","PeriodicalId":23565,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record Open","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10393289/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9933545","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Perspectives of on-farm biosecurity and disease prevention among selected pig veterinarians and pig farmers in Sweden. 瑞典选定的养猪兽医和养猪户对农场生物安全和疾病预防的看法。

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Veterinary Record Open Pub Date : 2023-07-18 eCollection Date: 2023-12-01 DOI: 10.1002/vro2.68

Hedvig Gröndal, Krista Tuominen, Susanna Sternberg Lewerin

{"title":"Perspectives of on-farm biosecurity and disease prevention among selected pig veterinarians and pig farmers in Sweden.","authors":"Hedvig Gröndal, Krista Tuominen, Susanna Sternberg Lewerin","doi":"10.1002/vro2.68","DOIUrl":"10.1002/vro2.68","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Biosecurity is important in preventing the spread of infectious diseases in animal production. Previous studies have identified a disparity between the biosecurity recommendations provided by veterinarians and the actual practices implemented by farmers. This study compared group discussions with a few key actors among Swedish pig veterinarians and farmers on pig farm biosecurity.Methods: Two focus group discussions were conducted, one with five Swedish pig veterinarians and one with three pig farmers, to explore their views on pig farm biosecurity and efficient biosecurity measures. The discussions were analysed to identify differences and similarities in how biosecurity was perceived.Results: The study identified differences between the veterinarians and pig farmers in how they perceived good biosecurity and the level of biosecurity in Swedish pig herds. The veterinarians perceived that adhering strictly to the farming system and its barriers was essential for good biosecurity. The biosecurity in the pig farms was often considered inadequate. The veterinarians described difficulties in biosecurity-related communication with the farmers. The pig farmers valued the flexibility of the farming system over strict barriers and described that the level of biosecurity was good in Swedish pig herds. However, both groups also shared similar views regarding the challenges in farm biosecurity. They highlighted that biosecurity measures with proven efficacy are important for farmer motivation.Conclusions: This limited study suggested that different perspectives on biosecurity can contribute to communication difficulties between pig farmers and veterinarians. Acknowledging both the differences and similarities of the different perspectives may help improve cooperation and communication in biosecurity-related questions.","PeriodicalId":23565,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record Open","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10354000/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10208324","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Experiences and recommendations of veterinarians for the Dutch disciplinary system-a survey-based study. 兽医对荷兰惩戒制度的经验和建议--一项基于调查的研究。

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Veterinary Record Open Pub Date : 2023-06-25 eCollection Date: 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.1002/vro2.67

Iaira E Boissevain, Anthonie W Jongbloed, Franck L B Meijboom, Jan Willem Hesselink, Paul J J Mandigers

{"title":"Experiences and recommendations of veterinarians for the Dutch disciplinary system-a survey-based study.","authors":"Iaira E Boissevain, Anthonie W Jongbloed, Franck L B Meijboom, Jan Willem Hesselink, Paul J J Mandigers","doi":"10.1002/vro2.67","DOIUrl":"10.1002/vro2.67","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: In the Netherlands, the veterinary disciplinary system is governmentally executed and was originally designed to provide an educational effect on veterinarians as part of maintaining quality standards.Methods: Over 900 veterinarians were questioned (20% of the total number of veterinarians working in veterinary medicine in the Netherlands). It was ascertained whether or not they were aware of the disciplinary system, if it affected their way of working and what impact it had on their way of working after having faced a disciplinary case. Respondents were given the opportunity to express their opinions about the system and possible improvements.Results: The risk of complaints was found to be significantly greater when a veterinarian owned a practice compared to veterinarians who were employees. Veterinarians with their own practice were generally older (male) veterinarians. Whether this was a direct effect or just the effect of having a longer career could not be answered. Multiple disciplinary procedures appeared to have no influence. In 13%, veterinarians indicated that the disciplinary system had led to a more defensive way of practicing medicine to avoid complaints.Discussion and conclusions: Most veterinarians supported a disciplinary system as a tool for maintaining and improving the integrity and reputation of the profession as a whole. Recommendations to improve were (1) shortening the length of the procedure, (2) screening for validity, (3) using online systems for communication with the disciplinary council, (4) the option of mediation before getting involved in a full procedure and (5) instituting a complaint fee.","PeriodicalId":23565,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record Open","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10290824/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9718031","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Bacterial meningitis secondary to otogenic infection in 10 French bulldogs: A retrospective case series. 10 只法国斗牛犬继发于耳源性感染的细菌性脑膜炎：回顾性病例系列。

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Veterinary Record Open Pub Date : 2023-06-13 eCollection Date: 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.1002/vro2.63

Sarah Butterfield, Danielle Whittaker, Joana Tabanez, Jordina Caldero Carrete, Clare Pitchford, Charles R J Mattias, Abbe Crawford, Clare Rusbridge

{"title":"Bacterial meningitis secondary to otogenic infection in 10 French bulldogs: A retrospective case series.","authors":"Sarah Butterfield, Danielle Whittaker, Joana Tabanez, Jordina Caldero Carrete, Clare Pitchford, Charles R J Mattias, Abbe Crawford, Clare Rusbridge","doi":"10.1002/vro2.63","DOIUrl":"10.1002/vro2.63","url":null,"abstract":"Background: There is limited published information to guide the clinical management of bacterial meningitis/encephalitis in dogs.Methods: This was a retrospective case series comprising 10 French bulldogs from two referral centres. The cases were diagnosed with bacterial meningitis/encephalitis suspected secondary to otogenic infection based on detection of abnormal fluid/soft tissue opacity within the middle/inner ear, associated meningeal/intracranial involvement through MRI, the findings of cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) analysis suggestive of sepsis and/or clinical improvement following antibiosis.Results: Ten dogs were included (three female and seven male), with a median age of 60 months. Dogs presented with acute onset (median 2 days), progressive history of vestibular signs and/or intra-oral or cervical pain. Five dogs had gross signs of concurrent otitis externa. Common MRI findings included material within the tympanic bulla with adjacent meningeal enhancement. Analysis of CSF documented pleocytosis in all eight dogs, intracellular bacteria seen in three with positive bacteriological culture in two dogs. One dog was euthanised following diagnosis. Nine remaining dogs received antimicrobial therapy and six underwent surgical management. Three dogs treated surgically were neurologically normal within 2 weeks and the remaining three improved. Two dogs treated medically improved and one had complete resolution reported within a 4-week follow-up period. Study limitations include its retrospective nature and small sample size with minimal longer term follow-up.Conclusions: Bacterial meningitis/encephalitis in French bulldogs can require both medical and surgical treatment to achieve a favourable outcome.","PeriodicalId":23565,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record Open","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10264364/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9710591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Links between pet ownership and exercise on the mental health of veterinary professionals. 拥有宠物与运动对兽医专业人员心理健康的影响。

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Veterinary Record Open Pub Date : 2023-05-23 eCollection Date: 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.1002/vro2.62

Elliot T Smith, Ana Maria Barcelos, Daniel S Mills

{"title":"Links between pet ownership and exercise on the mental health of veterinary professionals.","authors":"Elliot T Smith, Ana Maria Barcelos, Daniel S Mills","doi":"10.1002/vro2.62","DOIUrl":"10.1002/vro2.62","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Connections between the effects of pet ownership and exercise on mental health have previously been demonstrated in different populations. However, little is known about the potential effects of pet ownership and exercise on the mental health of veterinary professionals. Since these individuals have a high prevalence of poor mental health and suicide, while they deal with pets professionally, we investigated the impact of pet ownership, exercise and different types of pet ownership on this demographic group.Method: Veterinary professionals over 18 years old answered an online questionnaire about pet ownership, exercise, mental health (including anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation) and mental health correlates. Regression models were used to identify variables significantly related to mental health outcomes.Results: Of 1087 respondents, pet owners were more depressed than non-owners, while anxiety or suicidal ideation was not associated with pet ownership. Dog and horse owners were psychologically healthier (less anxiety, less suicidal ideation) than non-owners of these species. Veterinary professionals who ran regularly had lower anxiety and depression. Those who walked regularly and spent less time sitting experienced fewer depression symptoms.Conclusions: Running, walking and avoiding prolonged sitting might protect the mental health of veterinary professionals. The type of pet owned may be an important factor in the relationship between pet ownership and mental health; however, generally, pet ownership was associated with worse mental health outcomes in this demographic group. Future studies should determine the causal nature of these relationships.","PeriodicalId":23565,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record Open","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10206414/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9520301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A case series of 37 surgically managed, paraplegic, deep pain negative French bulldogs, with thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion, from two English referral centres. 来自两个英国转诊中心的37只手术治疗的截瘫、深痛阴性的法国斗牛犬的胸腰椎间盘突出病例系列。

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Veterinary Record Open Pub Date : 2023-05-09 eCollection Date: 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.1002/vro2.61

Gareth Michael Couper Jones, Giunio Bruto Cherubini, Francisco Llabres-Diaz, Abby Caine, Alberta De Stefani

{"title":"A case series of 37 surgically managed, paraplegic, deep pain negative French bulldogs, with thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion, from two English referral centres.","authors":"Gareth Michael Couper Jones, Giunio Bruto Cherubini, Francisco Llabres-Diaz, Abby Caine, Alberta De Stefani","doi":"10.1002/vro2.61","DOIUrl":"10.1002/vro2.61","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusions (TL-IVDEs) are a common spinal disorder in dogs, especially within chondrodystrophic breeds. Loss of deep pain perception is a well-documented negative prognostic indicator in dogs with TL-IVDE. The objectives of this study were to report the rate of return of deep pain perception and independent ambulation in surgically treated, paraplegic, deep pain perception negative French bulldogs with TL-IVDEs.Methods: A retrospective case series of deep pain perception negative dogs with TL-IVDE presenting to two referral centres between 2015 and 2020 was conducted. Medical and MRI records were reviewed, including the following quantitative MRI changes: lesion length, extent of spinal cord swelling and severity of spinal cord compression.Results: Thirty-seven French bulldogs met the inclusion criteria, with 14 of 37 (38%) regaining deep pain perception by the time of discharge (median hospitalisation 10.0 days [interquartile range 7.0-15.5 days]) with two dogs independently ambulatory (6%). Ten of the 37 dogs were euthanased during hospitalisation. Significantly fewer dogs (3/16, 19%) with L4-S3 lesions regained deep pain perception compared to 11 of 21 (52%) of dogs with T3-L3 lesions (p = 0.048). Quantitative MRI changes were not associated with the return of deep pain perception. After discharge, with a median 1-month follow-up period, an additional three dogs regained deep pain perception and five dogs became independently ambulatory (17/37 [46%] and 7/37 [19%], respectively).Conclusions and clinical importance: This study adds support to the contention that the recovery of French bulldogs with TL-IVDE from surgery is poor compared with other breeds; further prospective, breed-controlled studies are indicated.","PeriodicalId":23565,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record Open","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10170243/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9839580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A retrospective evaluation of mushroom ingestions in 421 dogs in Norway (2011-2022). 对挪威 421 只狗摄入蘑菇情况的回顾性评估（2011-2022 年）。

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Veterinary Record Open Pub Date : 2023-04-10 eCollection Date: 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.1002/vro2.60

Kristin Opdal Seljetun, Heidi Runne Kragstad

{"title":"A retrospective evaluation of mushroom ingestions in 421 dogs in Norway (2011-2022).","authors":"Kristin Opdal Seljetun, Heidi Runne Kragstad","doi":"10.1002/vro2.60","DOIUrl":"10.1002/vro2.60","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Mushroom poisoning may result in a variety of signs ranging from mild, mostly gastroenteritis, to organ failure and death. To increase the knowledge of prevalence, treatment and outcome in dogs, information regarding mushroom ingestion was collected.Materials and methods: This retrospective study analysed all inquiries of mushroom ingestion in dogs to the Norwegian Poison Information Center from 2011 to 2022. Mushrooms were identified by a mycologist or Norwegian-certified mushroom expert. Differences in mushroom species, clinical findings, treatments and outcome were evaluated.Results: A total of 421 mushroom ingestions in dogs were included. The mushrooms were identified as non-poisonous in 45% of cases. The most frequently involved toxin group was gastrointestinal mushrooms, followed by muscarinic mushrooms and mushrooms containing isoxazoles. About 64% of cases were managed at home, 33% were hospitalised and received treatment, and 3% were observed by a veterinarian without treatment. The survival rate was 98.6%, with death occurring after ingestion of Amanita muscaria, Cortinarius rubellus, Amanita virosa, Clitocybe rivulosa and Inocybe sp.Conclusions: This study demonstrated the importance of rapid and accurate identification of the mushroom. This could prevent delays in therapeutic intervention and avoid unnecessary treatment of these dogs. With early, correct identification of mushrooms, our results demonstrated a good prognosis for dogs after ingestion.","PeriodicalId":23565,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record Open","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10086311/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9305493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A retrospective review of small intestinal intussusception in 126 cattle in Switzerland. 瑞士 126 头牛小肠肠套叠的回顾性研究。

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Veterinary Record Open Pub Date : 2023-03-28 eCollection Date: 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.1002/vro2.58

Ueli Braun, Christian Gerspach, Claudia Volz, Muriel Boesiger, Monika Hilbe, Karl Nuss

{"title":"A retrospective review of small intestinal intussusception in 126 cattle in Switzerland.","authors":"Ueli Braun, Christian Gerspach, Claudia Volz, Muriel Boesiger, Monika Hilbe, Karl Nuss","doi":"10.1002/vro2.58","DOIUrl":"10.1002/vro2.58","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Intussusception is a form of ileus of the intestines in which an oral intestinal segment slides into the adjacent aboral intestinal segment, causing obstruction of the bowel.Methods: We analysed the medical records of 126 cattle with intussusception of the small intestine.Results: Demeanour and appetite were abnormal in 123 cattle. Non-specific signs of pain occurred in 26.2%, signs of visceral pain in 46.8% and signs of parietal pain in 56.4%. Intestinal motility was decreased or absent in 93.7% of the cattle. The most common findings of transrectal palpation were rumen dilation (37.3%) and dilated small intestines (24.6%). In 96% of the cattle, the rectum was empty or contained little faeces. The principal laboratory findings were hypokalaemia (89.6%), hypocalcaemia (76.5%), base excess (72.9%), hypochloraemia (71.8%), azotaemia (62.1%) and haemoconcentration (61.1%). The main ultrasonographic findings were reduced or absent intestinal motility (98.2%) and dilated small intestines (96.0%). A diagnosis of ileus was made in 87.8% and a diagnosis of ileus attributable to intussusception was made in another 9.8%. Right-flank laparotomy was carried out in 114 cattle. Fifty-six (44.4%) cows were discharged.Conclusions: Clinical findings of intussusception in cattle are often non-specific. Ultrasonography may be required to diagnose ileus.","PeriodicalId":23565,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record Open","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10049975/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9246314","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Interobserver agreement of computed tomography in detecting calcified intervertebral discs in comparison with radiography in a population of 13 healthy British Dachshund dogs. 在 13 只健康的英国腊肠犬中，计算机断层扫描与射线照相术在检测椎间盘钙化方面的观察者间一致性比较。

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Veterinary Record Open Pub Date : 2023-03-28 eCollection Date: 2023-06-01 DOI: 10.1002/vro2.59

Sara Formoso, Sam Khan, Mark Lowrie, Jonathan Hughes, Paul Freeman

{"title":"Interobserver agreement of computed tomography in detecting calcified intervertebral discs in comparison with radiography in a population of 13 healthy British Dachshund dogs.","authors":"Sara Formoso, Sam Khan, Mark Lowrie, Jonathan Hughes, Paul Freeman","doi":"10.1002/vro2.59","DOIUrl":"10.1002/vro2.59","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The aims of this retrospective study were to estimate interobserver agreement in detecting disc calcification with computed tomography (CT) and to compare the number of calcified intervertebral discs identified on CT and radiography in healthy British Dachshund dogs that underwent a screening programme. The current screening programme uses radiography to identify calcified intervertebral discs.Methods: Healthy Dachshunds aged between 2 and 5 years presenting for spinal radiography and CT as part of a disc scoring scheme were included. The spinal radiographs were scored by an independent assessor as per the screening programme protocol. The CT images were blinded and reviewed by three different observers of differing levels of experience. The number of discs identified as being calcified was then compared between imaging modalities and between observers.Results: Thirteen dogs were included. Overall, 146 calcified discs were identified by CT compared with 42 by radiography. There was an almost perfect agreement among the three observers identifying calcified discs with CT images (k = 0.92). There was a significant difference between the radiography scores and CT scores.Conclusions: This study demonstrated a significant difference in the number of calcified intervertebral discs identified in the vertebral column of a small population of healthy Dachshunds between CT and radiography. Given the high agreement between the observers with CT, this may be a reliable method for assessing disc calcification in Dachshund dogs and could be a good candidate for future breeding schemes.","PeriodicalId":23565,"journal":{"name":"Veterinary Record Open","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2023-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10049974/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9241512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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