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Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2018 71(Suppl 1):17
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Effect of dietary oridonin supplementation on growth performance, gut health, and immune response of broilers infected with Salmonella pullorum
The effects of dietary supplementation of oridonin (ORI) on growth performance, cecal microbiota, epithelium development and antioxidant and immune parameters of broilers infected with S. pullorum were studied. A...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2018 71:16 -
Evaluation of a coaching workshop for the management of veterinary nursing students’ OSCE-associated test anxiety
High stress levels amongst undergraduates (particularly in relation to assessment) and efforts to improve mental wellbeing have been increasingly reported in the veterinary educational literature. However repo...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2018 71:15 -
Key actors in driving behavioural change in relation to on-farm biosecurity; a Northern Ireland perspective
Agriculture and farming are valued contributors to local economy in Northern Ireland (NI). There is limited knowledge about farmers’ behaviours and attitudes towards disease biosecurity measures. As part of a ...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2018 71:14 -
Comparison of three commercial serological tests for the detection of Chlamydia abortus infection in ewes
20.9% of diagnosable abortions in Ireland in 2015 were caused by Chlamydia abortus infection. Abortion usually occurs in the last 2–3 weeks of gestation, and up to 30% of ewes may be affected in naïve flocks. Ser...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2018 71:13 -
Towards the development of day one competences in veterinary behaviour medicine: survey of veterinary professionals experience in companion animal practice in Ireland
Veterinary behaviour medicine should be a foundation subject of the veterinary curriculum because of its wide scope of applications to veterinary practice. Private practitioners are likely to be the primary so...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2018 71:12 -
Effect of pre-milking teat disinfection on new mastitis infection rates of dairy cows
The practise of teat disinfection prior to cluster attachment for milking is being adopted by farmers in Ireland, particularly where there are herd issues with new infection rates. Pre-milking teat disinfectio...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2018 71:11 -
Partial avulsion of the ulnaris lateralis and enthesiopathy of the lateral epicondyle of the humerus in a thoroughbred race horse
There is relatively little literature on elbow disease in the horse. The only published reports on soft tissue conditions describe collateral ligament and biceps brachii injuries.
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2018 71:10 -
Prevalence of welfare outcomes in the weaner and finisher stages of the production cycle on 31 Irish pig farms
Knowledge on the most prevalent welfare problems for pigs in different production stages is required to improve herd management plans. Thirty-one farrow-to-finish pig farms were visited between July and Novemb...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2018 71:9 -
Identifying physiological measures of lifetime welfare status in pigs: exploring the usefulness of haptoglobin, C- reactive protein and hair cortisol sampled at the time of slaughter
Physiological measures indicative of the welfare status of animals during rearing could form part of an abattoir-based animal health and welfare assessment tool. A total of 66 pigs were used in this study, the...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2018 71:8 -
A comparison of a novel time-based summary measure of dairy cow health against cumulative disease frequency
There is an increasing push for dairy production to be scientifically grounded and ethically responsible in the oversight of animal health and well-being. Addressing underlying challenges affecting the quality...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2018 71:7 -
A retrospective report (2003–2013) of the complications associated with the use of a one-man (head and tail) rope recovery system in horses following general anaesthesia
The mortality rate of horses undergoing general anaesthesia is high when compared to humans or small animal patients. One of the most critical periods during equine anaesthesia is recovery, as the horse attemp...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2018 71:6 -
Identification, differentiation and antibiotic susceptibility of Gallibacterium isolates from diseased poultry
Gallibacterium anatis is an opportunistic pathogen of intensively reared poultry causing oophoritis, salpingitis, peritonitis and enteritis. Gallibacterium anatis infection often remains undiagnosed. Recently mul...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2018 71:5 -
Equine dietary supplements: an insight into their use and perceptions in the Irish equine industry
Nutritional supplements are frequently used by horse owners/caregivers to supplement their horse(s) diets. Some work has been done to identify the types of supplements fed and the reasons for doing so; however...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2018 71:4 -
Prevalence and characterization of Salmonella in two integrated broiler operations in Korea
Vertical integration of the broiler industry allows producers to combine different biosecurity and sanitation practices, housing technologies, and feeding regimens to improve food safety. The purpose of this s...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2018 71:3 -
Prevalence and risk factors for hyperthyroidism in Irish cats from the greater Dublin area
Hyperthyroidism is common in older cats. Prevalence varies geographically, but is anecdotally considered low in Ireland. The aim of this study was to document prevalence of hyperthyroidism in older cats in the...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2018 71:2 -
Reproductive management in dairy cows - the future
Drivers of change in dairy herd health management include the significant increase in herd/farm size, quota removal (within Europe) and the increase in technologies to aid in dairy cow reproductive management.
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2018 71:1 -
First confirmation by PCR of Jaagsiekte sheep retrovirus in Ireland and prevalence of ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma in adult sheep at slaughter
Ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma (OPA), caused by Jaagsiekte sheep retrovirus (JSRV), is characterised by the development of invariably fatal lung tumours primarily in adult sheep. High infection rates and disea...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:33 -
The creation and evaluation of a model to simulate the probability of conception in seasonal-calving pasture-based dairy heifers
Herd fertility in pasture-based dairy farms is a key driver of farm economics. Models for predicting nulliparous reproductive outcomes are rare, but age, genetics, weight, and BCS have been identified as facto...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:32 -
Control of Nematodirus spp. infection by sheep flock owners in Northern Ireland
To address a lack of information on the control of ovine helminth parasites in Northern Ireland (NI), a number of research projects have been undertaken, dealing with gastrointestinal nematodes, tapeworms and ...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:31 -
Occupational stress and the importance of self-care and resilience: focus on veterinary nursing
Burnout and compassion fatigue are frequently mentioned in relation to veterinary work. Veterinary nursing is a caring profession and those who seek a career within this field do so because of a natural empath...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:30 -
Understanding the context for pet cat and dog feeding and exercising behaviour among pet owners in Ireland: a qualitative study
Pet cat and dog obesity contributes to increased risk of several diseases, including cancer and diabetes mellitus as well as a worsening of orthopaedic problems, and a reduction in survival rate. This study ai...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:29 -
Challenges facing the veterinary profession in Ireland: 2. On-farm use of veterinary antimicrobials
Antimicrobial resistance has emerged in recent years as a significant public health threat, which requires both an ethical and a scientific approach. In a recent Policy Delphi study, on-farm use of antimicrobi...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:28 -
Simultaneous oral administration of Salmonella Infantis and S. Typhimurium in chicks
To confirm the hypothesis that Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serovar (S.) Infantis has higher basic reproductive rates in chicks compared with other Salmonella serovars, 1-day-old specific-pathogen-free...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:27 -
Month-wise variation and prediction of bulk tank somatic cell count in Brazilian dairy herds and its impact on payment based on milk quality
Payment programs based on milk quality (PPBMQ) are used in several countries around the world as an incentive to improve milk quality. One of the principal milk parameters used in such programs is the bulk tan...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:26 -
Erratum to: Dog bite injuries to humans and the use of breed-specific legislation: a comparison of bites from legislated and non-legislated dog breeds
After publication of the original article [1] it was brought to our attention that the following errors had occurred:
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:25 -
Challenges facing the veterinary profession in Ireland: 3. emergency and casualty slaughter certification
Veterinarians are faced with significant conflicts of interest when issuing certificates for the transport and slaughter of acutely injured and casualty livestock. In a recent Policy Delphi study, emergency an...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:24 -
Dog bite injuries to humans and the use of breed-specific legislation: a comparison of bites from legislated and non-legislated dog breeds
The primary objective of this study was to investigate if differences in dog bite characteristics exist amongst legislated and non-legislated dog breeds listed under breed-specific legislation in Ireland (age ...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:23 -
Control of lice infestation in horses using a 10 mg/mL deltamethrin topical application
Two open-controlled studies evaluated the tolerance and the efficacy of a 10 mg/mL deltamethrin-based pour-on solution (Deltanil®; Virbac, France) in treating (study 1) and preventing (study 2) natural Damalinia ...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:22 -
Erratum to: The prevalence, temporal and spatial trends in bulk tank equivalent milk fat depression in Irish milk recorded herds
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:21 -
Molecular characterization of antimicrobial resistant non-typhoidal Salmonella from poultry industries in Korea
Antimicrobial resistant Salmonella strains are a direct threat to human health when this resistance interferes with treatment and an indirect threat when resistance can be transferred to other human pathogens. Th...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:20 -
Erratum to: Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy secondary to adipose infiltration as a cause of episodic collapse in a horse
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:19 -
Field evaluation of the efficacy of common anthelmintics used in the control of gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep in Dabat district, Northwest Ethiopia
Gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) infections are the main impediments that restrict the welfare and productivity of small ruminant in the world. Effective management of GINs in grazing sheep relies heavily on th...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:18 -
Challenges facing the veterinary profession in Ireland: 1. clinical veterinary services
The provision of veterinary clinical services is known to elicit a range of challenges which require an ethical appraisal. In a recent Policy Delphi study, referrals/second opinions and 24 h emergency care wer...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:17 -
Proof of concept of faecal egg nematode counting as a practical means of veterinary engagement with planned livestock health management in a lower income country
The wellbeing and livelihood of farmers in impoverished regions of the world is intrinsically linked to the health and welfare of their livestock; hence improved animal health is a pragmatic component of pover...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:16 -
Thoracolumbar epidural anaesthesia with 0.5% bupivacaine with or without methadone in goats
Epidural anaesthesia is one of the most commonly used locoregional techniques in ruminants. The lumbosacral epidural technique is reasonably easy to perform and requires low volumes of local anaesthetic drug t...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:15 -
The prevalence, temporal and spatial trends in bulk tank equivalent milk fat depression in Irish milk recorded herds
Milk fat is important in terms of economic value and in its potential to provide information concerning cow diet and health. Under current milk payment schemes in Ireland farmer income is directly linked to mi...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:14 -
A survey of free-ranging deer in Ireland for serological evidence of exposure to bovine viral diarrhoea virus, bovine herpes virus-1, bluetongue virus and Schmallenberg virus
Deer are an important wildlife species in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland having colonised most regions across the island of Ireland. In comparison to cattle and sheep which represent the mai...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:13 -
Angiographic anatomy of the extracranial and intracranial portions of the internal carotid arteries in donkeys
In horses, the extracranial and intracranial pathway of the internal carotid artery has been described. The extracranial pathway of the internal carotid artery begins at the carotid termination and runs on the...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:12 -
An investigative framework to facilitate epidemiological thinking during herd problem-solving
Veterinary clinicians and students commonly use diagnostic approaches appropriate for individual cases when conducting herd problem-solving. However, these approaches can be problematic, in part because they m...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:11 -
Application of antibodies to recombinant heat shock protein 70 in immunohistochemical diagnosis of mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis in tissues of naturally infected cattle
Detection of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) infection is key to the control of Johne’s disease. Immunohistochemistry is one of the methods of detection of MAP infection in tissues. However,...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:10 -
The impact of removal of the seasonality formula on the eligibility of Irish herds to supply raw milk for processing of dairy products
The dairy industry in Ireland is expanding rapidly, with a focus on the production of high quality milk. Somatic cell counts (SCC) are an important indicator both of udder health and milk quality. Milk sold by...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:9 -
The RESET Mindset Model applied on decreasing antibiotic usage in dairy cattle in the Netherlands
Prudent use of antibiotics is important to prevent antibiotic resistance in humans and in animals. For this reason politicians demanded a decrease of total antibiotic use and of use of critically important ant...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:5 -
Genetic basis of benzimidazole resistance in Teladorsagia circumcincta in Ireland
Resistance to benzimidazole (BZ) anthelmintics is common in ovine nematodes of economic importance. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) at three positions in the isotype 1 β– tubulin gene have been associate...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:8 -
A nationwide survey of anthelmintic treatment failure on sheep farms in Ireland
Between 2013 and 2015 the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) administered a sheep technology adoption programme (STAP), with the aim of increasing profitability on Irish sheep farms by encou...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:7 -
Efficacy of washing and disinfection in cattle markets in Ireland
Few studies have reported on the effectiveness of the washing and disinfection methods used in cattle markets in Ireland. Purchasing cattle into recipient herds poses a high biosecurity risk due to the possibi...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:6 -
Ticks and Tick-borne diseases in Ireland
Throughout Europe interest in tick-borne agents is increasing, particularly with regard to those that can cause human disease. The reason for this is the apparent rise in the incidence of many tick-borne disea...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:4 -
Protein profiling of plasma proteins in dairy cows with subclinical hypocalcaemia
Subclinical hypocalcaemia (SH) is an important metabolic disease in dairy cows that has a serious impact on production performance. The objective of this study was to investigate novel aspects of pathogenesis ...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:3 -
Occurrence of Pasteurella multocida among pigs with respiratory disease in China between 2011 and 2015
Prior to the 1990s, P. multocida capsular serogroup A was the most prevalent in China, followed by serogroups B and D. Thirty years later, serogroup D became the most prevalent, followed by serogroups A and B. Ho...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:2 -
The seroprevalence of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis in dairy cattle in Xinjiang, Northwest China
Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) causes chronic, wasting, and progressive enteritis in cattle, bringing significant economic losses in livestock industries. MAP ha...
Citation: Irish Veterinary Journal 2017 70:1
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