All Outputs (116)

Benazepril in dogs with asymptomatic mitral valve disease (2015)
Journal Article

BestBETs for Vets are generated by the Centre for Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine at the University of Nottingham to help answer specific questions and assist in clinical decision making. Although evidence is often limited, they aim to find, prese... Read More about Benazepril in dogs with asymptomatic mitral valve disease.

Development of a framework for genotyping bovine-derived Cryptosporidium parvum, using a multilocus fragment typing tool (2015)
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Background: There is a need for an integrated genotyping approach for C. parvum; no sufficiently discriminatory scheme to date has been fully validated or widely adopted by veterinary or public health researchers. Multilocus fragment typing (MLFT) ca... Read More about Development of a framework for genotyping bovine-derived Cryptosporidium parvum, using a multilocus fragment typing tool.

Survey of the UK veterinary profession 2: sources of information used by veterinarians (2015)
Journal Article

Access to the most up-to-date evidence is an important cornerstone for veterinarians attempting to practice in an evidence-based manner; therefore, an understanding of what and how information is accessed is vital. The aim of this study was to identi... Read More about Survey of the UK veterinary profession 2: sources of information used by veterinarians.

Cattle veterinarians' awareness and understanding of biosecurity (2015)
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PREVENTIVE biosecurity measures, such as isolation of purchased animals, are well documented in the literature (Duncan 1990, Maunsell and Donovan 2008, Noremark and others 2009) and biosecurity has been highlighted as a key intervention for many of t... Read More about Cattle veterinarians' awareness and understanding of biosecurity.

Investigating common clinical presentations in first opinion small animal consultations using direct observation (2015)
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Understanding more about the clinical presentations encountered in veterinary practice is vital in directing research towards areas relevant to practitioners. The aim of this study was to describe all problems discussed during a convenience sample of... Read More about Investigating common clinical presentations in first opinion small animal consultations using direct observation.

Clinical examination and weighing of patients in small animal consultations (2014)
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Diagnostic testing in first opinion small animal consultations (2014)
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DIAGNOSTIC testing is a vital part of the decision-making process, which aims to increase diagnostic certainty, assist management and treatment decisions and provide a prognosis (Radostits and others 2000). A wide range of tests are available, with v... Read More about Diagnostic testing in first opinion small animal consultations.

Capturing the complexity of first opinion small animal consultations using direct observation (2014)
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Various different methods are currently being used to capture data from small animal consultations. The aim of this study was to develop a tool to record detailed data from consultations by direct observation. A second aim was to investigate the comp... Read More about Capturing the complexity of first opinion small animal consultations using direct observation.

Consultation length in first opinion small animal practice (2014)
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A questionnaire-based survey on the uptake and use of cattle vaccines in the UK (2014)
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Background: Vaccination is a widely used strategy for disease control in cattle in the UK and abroad. However, there has been limited research describing the uptake and use of cattle vaccines on UK farms. Aim: To describe the current uptake and usag... Read More about A questionnaire-based survey on the uptake and use of cattle vaccines in the UK.

Survey of the UK veterinary profession: common species and conditions nominated by veterinarians in practice (2014)
Journal Article

The practice of evidence-based veterinary medicine involves the utilisation of scientific evidence for clinical decision making. To enable this, research topics pertinent to clinical practice need to be identified, and veterinary clinicians are best... Read More about Survey of the UK veterinary profession: common species and conditions nominated by veterinarians in practice.

Cattle producers’ perceptions of biosecurity (2013)
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Background: The limited use of biosecurity practices by many in the farming community is likely to be due to a range of factors; further understanding of this issue is required. In this study, attitudes and behaviours of producers relating to selecte... Read More about Cattle producers’ perceptions of biosecurity.

Demographics and economic burden of un-owned cats and dogs in the UK: results of a 2010 census (2012)
Journal Article

Background The population of dogs and cats passing through rescue shelters may be subject to compromised welfare and increased susceptibility to disease. Little information exists to describe this population, its dynamics and associated management... Read More about Demographics and economic burden of un-owned cats and dogs in the UK: results of a 2010 census.

Biosecurity on cattle farms: a study in North-West England (2012)
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Background: Few studies have considered in detail the range of biosecurity practices undertaken on cattle farms, particularly within the UK. In this study, 56 cattle farmers in a 100 km2 area of north-west England were questioned regarding their on-f... Read More about Biosecurity on cattle farms: a study in North-West England.

Measurement and error of hoof horn growth rate in sheep (2011)
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Determining the rate of hoof horn growth in sheep is important for understanding the physiology and pathology of the foot and the impact of the environment and the treatment of diseased feet on foot health. It could lead to improved understanding of... Read More about Measurement and error of hoof horn growth rate in sheep.

Direct and indirect contacts between cattle farms in north-west England (2008)
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Little is known regarding the types and frequencies of contact that exist between farms and which of these may act as pathogen transmission routes; however it is likely that farms demonstrate considerable heterogeneity in such contacts. In this cross... Read More about Direct and indirect contacts between cattle farms in north-west England.