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{"title":"Dr. Mike R. Wilson (1934-2025).","authors":"R Cutler, R Love, J Yager","doi":"10.1111/avj.13460","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.13460","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144265184","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction to “Letter to Editor in response to ‘Acute kidney injury in 18 cats after subcutaneous meloxicam and an update on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug usage in feline patients in Australia’”","authors":"","doi":"10.1111/avj.13461","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.13461","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Goodwin G, Monteiro BP, Grimm K et al. Letter to Editor in response to “Acute kidney injury in 18 cats after subcutaneous meloxicam and an update on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug usage in feline patients in Australia”. <i>Aust Vet J</i> 2023;101:411–412. 10.1111/avj.13279</p><p>In the original Letter to the Editor, no conflict of interest statement from the authors was published. It was an oversight by the publisher not to have included it. The below conflict of interest statement outlines any perceived competing interests of the authors. We apologise for this error.</p><p>CONFLICTS OF INTEREST</p><p>At the time of writing, W.G. declares that she had received research support, consultancy fees and/or honoraria from Boehringer Ingelheim, Jurox Pty Ltd and Invetus Pty Ltd. These relationships have not inappropriately influenced the content of this manuscript, and all scientific judgments are her own. She authored the letter on behalf of the Veterinary Anaesthesia &amp; Analgesia Chapter of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS), and all Chapter members were given the opportunity to provide comments on the letter prior to submission. P.S. has provided consultancy services to, and received honoraria from, Boehringer Ingelheim, Dechra, Elanco, Nexyon, Vetoquinol, Virbac and Zoetis. B.M. has provided consultancy services to and received honoraria from Boehringer Ingelheim, Elanco, Vetoquinol and Zoetis. B.M. and P.S. co-authored this letter while members of the WSAVA Pain Committee. At the time of writing, K.G. did not have any active consulting agreements in place with any group. He had done some education and speaking on behalf of Zoetis and Elanco in the years prior to that. K.G. co-authored the letter while president of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA).</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"103 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/avj.13461","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144257218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Progressive hepatopathy after central division hepatectomy in a dog","authors":"SJ Wood,&nbsp;GL Hosgood,&nbsp;F Coiacetto","doi":"10.1111/avj.13452","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.13452","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The consequences of large-volume hepatectomy on the remaining liver in the dog are not documented. This case report documents a progressive hepatopathy after central division hepatectomy in a 10-year-old female Lhasa Apso dog. Serum biochemistry at presentation for chronic urinary incontinence indicated a hepatopathy, with a liver mass identified on subsequent ultrasound. Referral for computed tomography (CT) (day 76) demonstrated a central division liver mass (~204cm³). A central division hepatectomy (right medial and quadrate lobes; gallbladder) was performed, with microscopic examination confirming a hepatocellular carcinoma. Serial biochemistry over a three-and-a-half-year follow-up documented progressive hepatopathy. Serial CT hepatic volumetry (day 76, 136, 1041) documented gross enlargement of the residual right lateral liver lobe and gross reduction of the residual left medial and lateral liver lobes. Biopsies of the left and right liver (day 187) demonstrated disparate pathology with microscopic features consistent with regeneration in the right liver and elevated portal vein pressure (PVP) in the left liver. This report documents progressive hepatopathy evidenced by serum biochemistry, disparate and persistent gross liver changes on posthepatectomy CT, and microscopic changes consistent with elevated PVP. Findings from this case demonstrate similarities to posthepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) and small-for-size-and-flow syndrome (SFSS) as reported in people and animal models. The progressive hepatopathy posthepatectomy in this case prompts consideration and further investigation for the development of PHLF and SFSS in the dog.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"103 7","pages":"422-429"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/avj.13452","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144207488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Time course of clinical signs and mortality in dogs with severe perioperative acute kidney injury: A scoping review","authors":"C.T. Quinn","doi":"10.1111/avj.13454","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.13454","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Perioperative acute kidney injury (AKI) is a potential cause of anaesthetic mortality in dogs. The time delay between anaesthetic recovery, onset of clinical signs and any subsequent mortality may result in under-recognition of this complication. This review aimed to explore the literature reporting dogs with severe AKI after general anaesthesia and surgery. Firstly, to determine the time course between anaesthesia recovery and onset of clinical signs, and between recovery and any mortality. Secondly, to identify the common clinical signs and signalment of dogs with perioperative AKI. PubMed and CAB abstracts data bases using the terms “(acute kidney injury OR acute renal failure) AND dog AND (anaesthesia OR surgery)”; and ResearchRabbit were searched. Peer reviewed publications in English describing dogs that developed AKI with overt clinical signs after anaesthesia were included. Number of postoperative days until onset of clinical signs and death; along with signalment and the reported clinical signs leading to AKI diagnosis were extracted. Nine publications describing a total of 31 dogs were included in the review. Clinical signs were typically first seen 2–4 days postoperatively (range 1–14). Death/euthanasia occurred in 5 dogs; between 3 and 60 days postoperatively. Persistent renal dysfunction occurred in 4 survivors. The most common clinical signs were anorexia, lethargy, polyuria/polydipsia and vomiting. Female and larger breed dogs especially Labradors and Golden Retrievers were overrepresented. Knowledge of this time course may improve postoperative monitoring and recognition of perioperative AKI in dogs.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"103 7","pages":"443-449"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/avj.13454","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144149001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Factors related to resilience for mid- to late-career-stage veterinarians: a qualitative study","authors":"IF van Gelderen,&nbsp;SM Matthew,&nbsp;ML McArthur","doi":"10.1111/avj.13453","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.13453","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aimed to explore how resilience in mid- to late-career stage veterinarians in Australia is shaped by interactions between job demands, personal and contextual resources, strategies and outcomes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Semistructured interviews with 17 mid- to late-career stage veterinarians were conducted with questions modelled on prior research investigating veterinarians' experiences, teacher well-being and resilience. The Job Demands-Resources model guided thematic analysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Mid- to late-career stage veterinarians described how resilience is shaped by interactions between (1) demands of the job, (2) resources available, (3) strategies used and (4) resilience outcomes. Job demands and job resources categories were sub-divided into four and seven themes respectively according to whether characteristics were based on personal or contextual factors. Strategies were grouped into seven themes representing intentional ways that veterinarians made effective use of resources. Three themes in the Outcomes category represented positive outcomes that were enabled through dynamic interaction between demands, resources and strategies undertaken to realise outcomes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Limitations</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study did not explore relationships between perceptions of resilience and veterinary work type, practice location, age or gender. Interviews were conducted before the global COVID-19 pandemic, and results do not reflect any associated psychological impacts from that event.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Resilience in mid- to late-career veterinarians is a dynamic process driven by the interplay of demands, resources, intentional actions and outcomes. Although personal resources can be developed over time, job demands are largely contextual. Effective management practices can mitigate challenges and foster resilience.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"103 7","pages":"388-400"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/avj.13453","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144118707","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Inducing emesis in Australian dogs and cats: agents, adverse effects and antiemetic administration","authors":"J Tsitonakis,&nbsp;E Hall,&nbsp;A Quain","doi":"10.1111/avj.13449","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.13449","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To describe the agents used by Australian veterinarians in inducing emesis in dogs and cats, adverse effects and antiemetic administration.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>An anonymous online mixed-methods survey incorporating closed and open-ended questions was distributed to Australian veterinarians via e-newsletters and social media between April and June 2024.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>From 317 valid responses, 316 respondents induced emesis in a dog (99.7%) and 128 (40.4%) induced emesis in a cat in the previous 12 months. The most common protocols were subcutaneous injection of apomorphine (n = 310/316, 98.1%) for dogs and intramuscular injection of dexmedetomidine or medetomidine (n = 79/128, 61.7%) for cats. Respondents reported significantly reduced success (n = 74/128, 57.8%) inducing emesis in cats compared with dogs (n = 312/316, 98.7%) (P ≤ 0.001). Sedation was the most reported adverse effect for both species. The subconjunctival route of apomorphine was found to significantly increase the risk of adverse effects in dogs, compared with the subcutaneous route (P = 0.03). Antiemetics were more frequently administered to dogs than cats. Univariable logistical regression analysis revealed that veterinarians with fewer than 5 years' experience were significantly more likely to use an antiemetic drug when inducing vomiting in dogs (P = 0.05) compared with veterinarians with 31 or more years of experience.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>These findings enable clinicians to benchmark practices against those of their peers, characterise adverse effects associated with emesis induction and refine their technique to improve patient welfare. A more reliable means of inducing emesis in cats is needed.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"103 7","pages":"433-442"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/avj.13449","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143959169","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Prevalence of vector-borne pathogens Ehrlichia canis, Babesia spp. and Dirofilaria immitis in dogs in Townsville, far north Queensland","authors":"K Gerber,&nbsp;JA Picard,&nbsp;J Elliman,&nbsp;CJ Joone,&nbsp;Y Indrawirawan,&nbsp;CC Constantinoiu","doi":"10.1111/avj.13450","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.13450","url":null,"abstract":"<p><i>Ehrlichia canis</i>, <i>Babesia</i> spp. and <i>Dirofilaria immitis</i> are blood-borne pathogens transmitted to dogs by arthropods. The aim of the current study was to investigate the prevalence of <i>E. canis</i>, <i>Babesia</i> spp. and <i>D. immitis</i> in domestic dogs, aged 6 months or older, in Townsville, in far north Queensland, Australia. Dogs were recruited through convenience sampling, with the assistance of local veterinary clinics and James Cook University staff and students. Up to 3 ml of blood was collected per dog, into EDTA vacutainer tubes. Testing for <i>E. canis</i> and <i>Babesia</i> spp. was performed through qPCR, with a second PCR used to identify the species in <i>Babesia</i>-positive cases. Testing for <i>D. immitis</i> was performed using a commercial antigen detection kit and the modified Knott's test (MKT); microfilariae identity was confirmed by morphological features and qPCR. Of 301 dogs sampled, none tested positive for <i>E. canis</i>, whereas 9 (3.0%, 95% CI 1.1–4.9%) tested positive for <i>Babesia vogeli</i>, and 15 (5.0%; 95% CI 2.5–7.5%) tested positive for <i>D. immitis</i>, based on the combined antigen and MKT results.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"103 7","pages":"430-432"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/avj.13450","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143974479","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Thoracic radiographic findings of canine spirocercosis in Australia","authors":"P Thong,&nbsp;B Hopper,&nbsp;G Tenni,&nbsp;Z Lenard","doi":"10.1111/avj.13447","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.13447","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Canine spirocercosis in Australia has been poorly described in the veterinary literature. The objectives of this multicentre retrospective case series were to increase the awareness of veterinarians (including teleradiology providers) regarding <i>Spirocerca lupi</i> in Australia and to describe the thoracic radiographic findings of dogs infected with <i>S. lupi</i> with comparison to other endemic regions. Fifty-nine dogs with a diagnosis of canine spirocercosis were recruited from veterinary practices located in subtropical and tropical Australia. Many (54/59; 92%) originated from Mount Isa, Queensland, due to proactive screening. Thoracic radiographs identified 42 oesophageal masses in 35/59 (59%) of affected dogs. Identification of oesophageal masses was nearly always facilitated by oesophageal gaseous distension after gastro-oesophageal endoscopy, sedation or anaesthesia (33/35, 94%). Oesophageal masses were most frequently centred at T8. Where the aorta was visualised, aortic enlargement was detected in 17/42 (40%) dogs. Spondylitis was frequently detected (32/59; 54%) and most frequently located at T8-11. Spondylosis deformans was less frequently detected (14/59; 24%) but in 7/14 (50%) studies it was present concurrently with spondylitis. Spondylitis had varied morphological features, some of which were contrary to previously reported definitions. Despite this, the radiographic appearance of spondylitis allowed relatively reliable differentiation from spondylosis deformans and added significant confidence to the radiographic diagnosis of spirocercosis. Pleural effusion (5/59; 8%) was the most frequent additional radiographic finding. In conclusion, thoracic radiographic findings of canine spirocercosis in Australia are similar to other endemic regions and <i>S. lupi</i> is present in multiple regions of Australia not previously reported.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"103 6","pages":"354-367"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143974587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Establishing updated haematological and biochemical reference intervals for urban brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) in Australia","authors":"C Marschner,&nbsp;A Geisler-Edge,&nbsp;Y Chao,&nbsp;N Courtman","doi":"10.1111/avj.13444","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.13444","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Reference intervals (RIs) or reference ranges are crucial tools in clinical practice and research, aiding in the interpretation of laboratory test results by providing values expected in a healthy population. This paper provides haematology and biochemistry reference intervals and ranges established from a population of urban brushtail possums (<i>Trichosurus vulpecula</i>) captured for health assessment on Sydney University campus, Australia.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"103 7","pages":"411-415"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/avj.13444","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143960335","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"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":"Pig carcass decomposition dynamics: Insights into carcass disposal for emergency animal disease management","authors":"O Schlosberg,&nbsp;BD Cowled,&nbsp;J Torpy,&nbsp;A Höger,&nbsp;RE Thompson,&nbsp;TS Barnes,&nbsp;K Richards,&nbsp;RN Hall,&nbsp;EEC Leslie","doi":"10.1111/avj.13440","DOIUrl":"10.1111/avj.13440","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Australia is free from many economically devastating emergency animal diseases (EADs) that threaten livestock production in neighbouring countries. In Australia, an important consideration for EAD control is managing susceptible feral animal populations, especially in remote and inaccessible areas where carcass disposal poses considerable logistical challenges. One proposed solution is to utilise natural decomposition above ground through the ‘destroy and let lie’ (D&amp;LL) method, relying on post-mortem changes in carcass temperature and pH to inactivate the EAD agent. We investigated temperature and pH changes in pig carcasses from death until end-stage decomposition at two locations in Queensland to gain insights into how carcasses left <i>in situ</i> decompose under Australian conditions. Using regression modelling, we identified days since humane killing, air temperature, rainfall, relative humidity, anatomical site and study location as significant predictors of carcass pH and temperature. Although the observed carcass pH and temperature conditions did not meet African swine fever virus (ASFV) inactivation thresholds, foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) was likely to be inactivated in the thoracic cavity, superficial and deep skeletal muscle and abdominal cavity of most carcasses. However, FMDV inactivation thresholds were not reached in bone marrow and brain. This suggests that these carcasses may potentially remain infectious with ASFV and FMDV <i>in situ</i> under the experimental conditions encountered, based on the inactivation thresholds selected. Despite this, culling large portions of a feral pig population, in conjunction with D&amp;LL disposal approach, may still support disease control imperatives during an EAD response by reducing live pig numbers and disease transmission.</p>","PeriodicalId":8661,"journal":{"name":"Australian Veterinary Journal","volume":"103 9","pages":"542-558"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12444604/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143960789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}