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Mental wellbeing and psychosocial working conditions of autistic veterinary surgeons in the UK (2023)
Journal Article
Smits, F., Houdmont, J., Hill, B., & Pickles, K. (2023). Mental wellbeing and psychosocial working conditions of autistic veterinary surgeons in the UK. Veterinary Record, 193(8), Article e3311. https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.3311

Background: Certain autistic characteristics (such as hyper-focus and attention to detail) are valued by veterinary surgeons and autistic adults may disproportionately self-select into the profession. Links between mental wellbeing and retention in t... Read More about Mental wellbeing and psychosocial working conditions of autistic veterinary surgeons in the UK.

Trigeminal-mediated headshaking: A diagnostic challenge (2022)
Journal Article
Pickles, K. (2023). Trigeminal-mediated headshaking: A diagnostic challenge. Equine Veterinary Education, 35(4), 195-196. https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.13723

The term 'equine trigeminal-mediated headshaking' (TMHS) has replaced the previously used diagnosis of ‘idiopathic headshaking’ to reflect the clinical signs, which are considered to characterise trigeminal neuropathic pain (Pickles et al., 2014). Th... Read More about Trigeminal-mediated headshaking: A diagnostic challenge.

Opening forces or failure of commercially available equine headcollars and other safety devices (2021)
Journal Article
Marlin, D. J., Pickles, K., Ferro de Godoy, R., & Williams, J. M. (2023). Opening forces or failure of commercially available equine headcollars and other safety devices. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology, 237(3), 142-149. https://doi.org/10.1177/17543371211039610

A recent survey by the authors of the present study indicated that headcollar (halter, USA) related incidents resulting in horse injuries may be common. From the survey, 134 incidents involving horse fractures and 167 fatalities were reported. Headco... Read More about Opening forces or failure of commercially available equine headcollars and other safety devices.

An online survey of equestrian headcollar use and safety (2021)
Journal Article
Marlin, D. J., Williams, J. M., & Pickles, K. J. (2021). An online survey of equestrian headcollar use and safety. Equine Veterinary Education, https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.13480

Background Headcollars (halters, US) are one of the most commonly used pieces of equestrian ‘tack’. Despite this, there appears to be minimal information on their use, or more importantly, risk factors for injury of horses/handlers. Objective To... Read More about An online survey of equestrian headcollar use and safety.