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Ethical challenges experienced by veterinary practitioners in relation to adverse events: Insights from a qualitative study (2023)
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Gibson, J., Brennan, M. L., Oxtoby, C., Mossop, L., & White, K. (2023). Ethical challenges experienced by veterinary practitioners in relation to adverse events: Insights from a qualitative study. Veterinary Record, 193(12), Article e3601. https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.3601

Background Understanding ethical challenges experienced in relation to adverse events is necessary to inform strategies that optimise patient safety and practitioner wellbeing. Methods A qualitative exploration of UK veterinary practitioners’ ex... Read More about Ethical challenges experienced by veterinary practitioners in relation to adverse events: Insights from a qualitative study.

The use of theories, models, and frameworks to inform the uptake of evidence-based practices in veterinary medicine - a scoping review (2023)
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Reyneke, R. A., Richens, I. F., Buchanan, H., Bethan Davies, E., Sorrell, C., Ashmore, A., & Brennan, M. L. (2023). The use of theories, models, and frameworks to inform the uptake of evidence-based practices in veterinary medicine - a scoping review. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 216, Article 105928. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2023.105928

Evidence-based practices (EBPs) provide strategies to improve the health, welfare and productivity of animal species. However, ensuring implementation and uptake into routine practice of these EBPs is often challenging. In human health research, one... Read More about The use of theories, models, and frameworks to inform the uptake of evidence-based practices in veterinary medicine - a scoping review.

Implementation of biosecurity on equestrian premises: A narrative overview (2023)
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Crew, C., Brennan, M., & Ireland, J. (2023). Implementation of biosecurity on equestrian premises: A narrative overview. Veterinary Journal, 292, Article 105950. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2023.105950

Biosecurity measures are designed to prevent the introduction and spread of pathogens, and play a vital role in the equine industry, controlling endemic diseases and reducing the threat of exotic disease incursion. Equestrian premises differ with res... Read More about Implementation of biosecurity on equestrian premises: A narrative overview.

Assessment of a joint farmer-veterinarian discussion about biosecurity using novel social interaction analyses (2022)
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Chomyn, O., Wapenaar, W., Richens, I. F., Reyneke, R. A., Shortall, O., Kaler, J., & Brennan, M. L. (2023). Assessment of a joint farmer-veterinarian discussion about biosecurity using novel social interaction analyses. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 212, Article 105831. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2022.105831

Veterinarians are trusted by farmers and play an important role in assisting them to implement biosecurity. More research is needed that particularly focuses on the impact of joint farmer-veterinarian discussions to further understand the role of com... Read More about Assessment of a joint farmer-veterinarian discussion about biosecurity using novel social interaction analyses.

Investigation of humans individual differences as predictors of their animal interaction styles, focused on the domestic cat (2022)
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Finka, L. R., Ripari, L., Quinlan, L., Haywood, C., Puzzo, J., Jordan, A., …Brennan, M. L. (2022). Investigation of humans individual differences as predictors of their animal interaction styles, focused on the domestic cat. Scientific Reports, 12(1), Article 12128. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-15194-7

Humans' individual differences including their demographics, personality, attitudes and experiences are often associated with important outcomes for the animals they interact with. This is pertinent to companion animals such as cats and dogs, given t... Read More about Investigation of humans individual differences as predictors of their animal interaction styles, focused on the domestic cat.

Levels of Evidence, Quality Assessment, and Risk of Bias: Evaluating the Internal Validity of Primary Research (2022)
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Sargeant, J. M., Brennan, M. L., & O'Connor, A. M. (2022). Levels of Evidence, Quality Assessment, and Risk of Bias: Evaluating the Internal Validity of Primary Research. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9, Article 960957. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.960957

Clinical decisions in human and veterinary medicine should be based on the best available evidence. The results of primary research are an important component of that evidence base. Regardless of whether assessing studies for clinical case management... Read More about Levels of Evidence, Quality Assessment, and Risk of Bias: Evaluating the Internal Validity of Primary Research.

Welfare indicators for stunning versus non‐stunning slaughter in sheep and cattle: A scoping review (2022)
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Tetlow, S. A. J., Brennan, M. L., & Garcia‐Ara, A. (2022). Welfare indicators for stunning versus non‐stunning slaughter in sheep and cattle: A scoping review. Veterinary Record, 191(6), Article e1739. https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.1739

Background: While most cattle and sheep in the United Kingdom are stunned before slaughter, non-stun methods are permitted to supply meat to specific consumers. This study aimed to identify the existing literature that compared animal welfare indicat... Read More about Welfare indicators for stunning versus non‐stunning slaughter in sheep and cattle: A scoping review.

“We’re gonna end up scared to do anything”: a qualitative exploration of how complaints are experienced by UK veterinary practitioners (2022)
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Gibson, J., White, K., Mossop, L., Oxtoby, C., & Brennan, M. (2022). “We’re gonna end up scared to do anything”: a qualitative exploration of how complaints are experienced by UK veterinary practitioners. Veterinary Record, 191(4), Article e1737. https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.1737

Background: UK veterinary practitioners are reported to be fearful of client complaints but their experiences have not been formally captured. Understanding how complaints impact veterinary practitioners is key to mitigating detrimental consequences.... Read More about “We’re gonna end up scared to do anything”: a qualitative exploration of how complaints are experienced by UK veterinary practitioners.

Youngstock Management as “The Key for Everything”? Perceived Value of Calves and the Role of Calf Performance Monitoring and Advice on Dairy Farms (2022)
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Palczynski, L. J., Bleach, E. C. L., Brennan, M. L., & Robinson, P. A. (2022). Youngstock Management as “The Key for Everything”? Perceived Value of Calves and the Role of Calf Performance Monitoring and Advice on Dairy Farms. Frontiers in Animal Science, 3, Article 835317. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2022.835317

Replacement heifers are key to the future milking herd and farm economic efficiency but are not always prioritised on dairy farms. Dairy enterprises are comprised of components which compete for limited resources; scarce information about calf perfor... Read More about Youngstock Management as “The Key for Everything”? Perceived Value of Calves and the Role of Calf Performance Monitoring and Advice on Dairy Farms.

Searching for veterinary evidence: A guide for equine professionals (2022)
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White, C., Moberly, H. K., Fausak, E. D., Boulton, C., Shrubb, J., McGillycuddy, L., …Brennan, M. L. (2022). Searching for veterinary evidence: A guide for equine professionals. Equine Veterinary Education, https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.13634

There is more and more online information available at our fingertips, but how do we efficiently identify and extract relevant information for good clinical decision making? The aim of this review article is to provide equine professionals with the b... Read More about Searching for veterinary evidence: A guide for equine professionals.

Lessons from working across fields to develop a framework for informed choices (2022)
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Stewart, R., Aronson, J. K., Barends, E., Boruch, R., Brennan, M., Chislett, J., …Vale, L. (2022). Lessons from working across fields to develop a framework for informed choices. Research for All, 6(1), https://doi.org/10.14324/rfa.06.1.05

In late 2018, Iain Chalmers, Andy Oxman and others from the Informed Health Choices team convened a cross-field forum to develop a generic framework of key concepts for thinking critically about claims, research and choices about interventions, with... Read More about Lessons from working across fields to develop a framework for informed choices.

Top 5 Tips for Reading a Veterinary Scientific Study (2022)
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Arlt, S. P., & Brennan, M. L. (2022). Top 5 Tips for Reading a Veterinary Scientific Study. Clinician's brief,

Results from scientific research can help provide optimal care. Daily decisions should lead to effective diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions with optimal risk:benefit ratios. It is therefore important to be able to select and evaluate... Read More about Top 5 Tips for Reading a Veterinary Scientific Study.

Re‐parameterization of a mathematical model of African horse sickness virus using data from a systematic literature search (2022)
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Fairbanks, E. L., Brennan, M. L., Mertens, P. P. C., Tildesley, M. J., & Daly, J. M. (2022). Re‐parameterization of a mathematical model of African horse sickness virus using data from a systematic literature search. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, 69(4), e671-e681. https://doi.org/10.1111/tbed.14420

African horse sickness (AHS) is a vector-borne disease transmitted by Culicoides spp., endemic to sub-Saharan Africa. There have been many examples of historic and recent outbreaks in the Middle East, Asia and Europe. However, not much is known about... Read More about Re‐parameterization of a mathematical model of African horse sickness virus using data from a systematic literature search.

Developing consensus for definitions of key veterinary-specific quality improvement (QI) terms using an eDelphi-study method (2021)
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Rooke, F., Burford, J., Doorly, A., Gush, C., & Brennan, M. L. (2021). Developing consensus for definitions of key veterinary-specific quality improvement (QI) terms using an eDelphi-study method. Veterinary Record, Article e1174. https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.1174

Background: Quality improvement (QI) methods are a continuous process of iterative tests to improve the quality of a service or product. Using common language has been linked to the successful implementation of QI in human healthcare. This study aime... Read More about Developing consensus for definitions of key veterinary-specific quality improvement (QI) terms using an eDelphi-study method.

Does clopidogrel or clopidogrel plus aspirin result in longer survival times in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? (2021)
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O'Reilly, H., & Brennan, M. (2021). Does clopidogrel or clopidogrel plus aspirin result in longer survival times in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?. Veterinary Record, 189(10), 404-404. https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.1198

An apparently healthy cat has a heart murmur detected at vaccination yet no other abnormalities are found on clinical exam. The owner opts for further investigation and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is confirmed after performing ultrasound of the heart... Read More about Does clopidogrel or clopidogrel plus aspirin result in longer survival times in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?.

Biosecurity and the ornamental fish trade: A stakeholder perspective in England (2021)
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Wood, L. E., Guilder, J., Brennan, M. L., Birland, N. J., Taleti, V., Stinton, N., …Thrush, M. A. (2022). Biosecurity and the ornamental fish trade: A stakeholder perspective in England. Journal of Fish Biology, 100(2), 352-365. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfb.14928

The freshwater and marine ornamental fish industry is a primary route of hazard introduction and emergence, including aquatic animal diseases and non-native species. Prevention measures are key to reducing the risk of hazard incursion and establishme... Read More about Biosecurity and the ornamental fish trade: A stakeholder perspective in England.