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Lipidomic changes in the liver of beagle dogs associated with Toxocara canis infection (2022)
Journal Article
Li, H. Y., Zou, Y., Elsheikha, H. M., Xu, Y., Cai, L., Xie, S. C., …Zheng, W. B. (2022). Lipidomic changes in the liver of beagle dogs associated with Toxocara canis infection. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 12, Article 890589. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2022.890589

A global lipidomic analysis using liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry was performed on the liver of beagle dogs infected with Toxocara canis to profile hepatic lipid species at 12h post-infection (hpi), 24 hpi, and 36 days post-infection (... Read More about Lipidomic changes in the liver of beagle dogs associated with Toxocara canis infection.

Anatomy, histology, development and functions of Ossa cordis: A review (2022)
Journal Article
Best, A., Egerbacher, M., Swaine, S., Pérez, W., Alibhai, A., Rutland, P., …Rutland, C. S. (2022). Anatomy, histology, development and functions of Ossa cordis: A review. Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia, 51(6), 683-695. https://doi.org/10.1111/ahe.12861

This systematic review highlights the similarities and variations in Ossa cordis prevalence, histology and anatomical location between differing veterinary species and in humans. In addition, it also identifies associated factors such as aging and ca... Read More about Anatomy, histology, development and functions of Ossa cordis: A review.

Anatomy, histology, development and functions of Ossa cordis: A review (2022)
Journal Article
Best, A., Egerbacher, M., Swaine, S., Pérez, W., Alibhai, A., Rutland, P., …Rutland, C. S. (2022). Anatomy, histology, development and functions of Ossa cordis: A review. Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia, 51(6), 683-695. https://doi.org/10.1111/ahe.12861

This systematic review highlights the similarities and variations in Ossa cordis prevalence, histology and anatomical location between differing veterinary species and in humans. In addition, it also identifies associated factors such as aging and ca... Read More about Anatomy, histology, development and functions of Ossa cordis: A review.

Evaluation of Current and Future Diagnostic and Prognostic Techniques for Traumatic Pericarditis in Cattle (2022)
Book Chapter
Hall, J., Barker, E., Best, A., & Rutland, C. S. (2022). Evaluation of Current and Future Diagnostic and Prognostic Techniques for Traumatic Pericarditis in Cattle. In C. Rutland, & S. El-Gendy (Eds.), Updates on Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology. InTech. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.106576

Pericarditis in cattle can be classified as traumatic pericarditis (TP), idiopathic haemorrhagic, secondary to neoplasia or septic pericarditis due to haematogenous spread of organisms, such as Colibacilli or Pasturella. In cattle, pericardial diseas... Read More about Evaluation of Current and Future Diagnostic and Prognostic Techniques for Traumatic Pericarditis in Cattle.

Epidemiology of equine influenza in the Maghreb area (2022)
Journal Article
Kareche, H., Daly, J. M., & Laabassi, F. (2022). Epidemiology of equine influenza in the Maghreb area. Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 89, Article 101868. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cimid.2022.101868

Equine influenza (EI) is one of the most contagious respiratory infections in horses, donkeys and mules, caused by equine influenza A virus (EIV). It remains a disease with a strong economic stake for the equine industry. This review focuses on the e... Read More about Epidemiology of equine influenza in the Maghreb area.

Optical photothermal infrared spectroscopy can differentiate equine osteoarthritic plasma extracellular vesicles from healthy controls (2022)
Journal Article
Clarke, E. J., Lima, C., Anderson, J. R., Castanheira, C., Beckett, A., James, V., …Peffers, M. J. (2022). Optical photothermal infrared spectroscopy can differentiate equine osteoarthritic plasma extracellular vesicles from healthy controls. Analytical Methods, 14(37), 3661-3670. https://doi.org/10.1039/d2ay00779g

Equine osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative disease of the articular joint, characterised by cartilage degradation resulting in pain and reduced mobility and thus is a prominent equine welfare concern. Diagnosis is usually at a late stage through... Read More about Optical photothermal infrared spectroscopy can differentiate equine osteoarthritic plasma extracellular vesicles from healthy controls.

Potential of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli selection in bovine feces after intramammary administration of first generation cephalosporins using in vitro experiments (2022)
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Speksnijder, D. C., Hopman, N. E. M., Kusters, N. E., Timmerman, A., Swinkels, J. M., Penterman, P. A. A., …Zomer, A. L. (2022). Potential of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli selection in bovine feces after intramammary administration of first generation cephalosporins using in vitro experiments. Scientific Reports, 12, Article 15083. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-15558-z

Selection and spread of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) -producing Enterobacteriaceae within animal production systems and potential spillover to humans is a major concern. Intramammary treatment of dairy cows with first-generation cephalospo... Read More about Potential of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli selection in bovine feces after intramammary administration of first generation cephalosporins using in vitro experiments.

Ethnic meat products/Indian subcontinent (2022)
Book Chapter
Bhandare, S., & Gadekar, Y. (2022). Ethnic meat products/Indian subcontinent. In Reference Module in Food Science. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-85125-1.00075-2

Ethnic meat products are part of the identity of a local culture, are always popular locally, have evolved over centuries and are passed over from generation to generation. There are several traditional meat products and recipes in the Indian subcont... Read More about Ethnic meat products/Indian subcontinent.

Artificial microvesicles: new perspective on healing tendon wounds (2022)
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Zakirova, E., Aimaletdinov, A., Mansurova, M., Titova, A., Kurilov, I., Rutland, C. S., …Rizvanov, A. (2022). Artificial microvesicles: new perspective on healing tendon wounds. Cells Tissues Organs, https://doi.org/10.1159/000526845

Tendons have a limited capacity to repair both naturally and following clinical interventions. Damaged tissue often presents with structural and functional differences, adversely affecting animal performance, mobility, health and welfare. Advances in... Read More about Artificial microvesicles: new perspective on healing tendon wounds.

Effect of tuberculin skin testing on serological results against Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis (MAP): Evidence of distinct effects in MAP-infected and noninfected cows (2022)
Journal Article
Nunney, E., Crotta, M., van Winden, S., Bond, K., Green, M., & Guitian, J. (2022). Effect of tuberculin skin testing on serological results against Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis (MAP): Evidence of distinct effects in MAP-infected and noninfected cows. Journal of Dairy Science, 105(10), 8354-8363. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2021-21753

Johne's disease and bovine tuberculosis are diseases of economic, public health, and animal welfare importance. The single intradermal cervical comparative tuberculin (SICCT) test, which is used to determine bovine tuberculosis status as part of erad... Read More about Effect of tuberculin skin testing on serological results against Mycobacterium avium ssp. paratuberculosis (MAP): Evidence of distinct effects in MAP-infected and noninfected cows.

Refining the definition of HER2-low class in invasive breast cancer (2022)
Journal Article
Atallah, N. M., Toss, M. S., Green, A. R., Mongan, N. P., Ball, G., & Rakha, E. A. (2022). Refining the definition of HER2-low class in invasive breast cancer. Histopathology, 81(6), 770-785. https://doi.org/10.1111/his.14780

Background: Emerging evidence indicates that breast cancer (BC) patients whose tumours express HER2 protein without HER2 gene amplification (HER2-low), can benefit from antibody–drug conjugates (ADC). However, the current definition of HER2-low BC re... Read More about Refining the definition of HER2-low class in invasive breast cancer.

Salivary Gland Adaptation to Dietary Inclusion of Hydrolysable Tannins in Boars (2022)
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Mavri, M., Čandek-Potokar, M., Fazarinc, G., Škrlep, M., Rutland, C. S., Potočnik, B., …Kubale, V. (2022). Salivary Gland Adaptation to Dietary Inclusion of Hydrolysable Tannins in Boars. Animals, 12(17), Article 2171. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12172171

The ingestion of hydrolysable tannins as a potential nutrient to reduce boar odor in entire males results in the significant enlargement of parotid glands (parotidomegaly). The objective of this study was to characterize the effects of different leve... Read More about Salivary Gland Adaptation to Dietary Inclusion of Hydrolysable Tannins in Boars.

Terrestrial runoff influences the transport and contamination levels of Toxoplasma gondii in marine organisms (2022)
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Li, M. Y., Kang, Y. H., Sun, W. C., Hao, Z. P., Elsheikha, H. M., & Cong, W. (2022). Terrestrial runoff influences the transport and contamination levels of Toxoplasma gondii in marine organisms. Science of the Total Environment, 851, Article 158168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.158168

There is a growing concern regarding the potential adverse impact of Toxoplasma gondii contamination of the marine environment on marine wildlife and public health. Terrestrial runoff is a significant route for dissemination of T. gondii oocysts from... Read More about Terrestrial runoff influences the transport and contamination levels of Toxoplasma gondii in marine organisms.

Experimental and numerical investigation of the uniaxial compression behavior of SRG-Jacketed R/C columns (2022)
Journal Article
Katsamakas, A. A., Papanikolaou, V. K., Thermou, G. E., & Katakalos, K. (2022). Experimental and numerical investigation of the uniaxial compression behavior of SRG-Jacketed R/C columns. Structures, 44, 603-617. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2022.07.089

This paper presents an experimental and numerical investigation of Reinforced Concrete (R/C) short columns strengthened with Steel Reinforced Grout (SRG) jackets. Nine specimens were constructed and tested under concentric monotonic uniaxial compress... Read More about Experimental and numerical investigation of the uniaxial compression behavior of SRG-Jacketed R/C columns.

Willow leaves as a cobalt supplement for weaned lambs (2022)
Journal Article
Walker, B., Stoate, C., & Kendall, N. R. (2022). Willow leaves as a cobalt supplement for weaned lambs. Livestock Science, 264, Article 105047. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2022.105047

Cobalt is an essential trace element in sheep for the synthesis of vitamin B12 in the rumen to support growth and prevent clinical deficiencies (Pine). Willow (Salix spp.) leaves contain a high concentration of cobalt (∼6 times the requirement of lam... Read More about Willow leaves as a cobalt supplement for weaned lambs.

Small non-coding RNA landscape of extracellular vesicles from a post-traumatic model of equine osteoarthritis (2022)
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Anderson, J. R., Jacobsen, S., Walters, M., Bundgaard, L., Diendorfer, A., Hackl, M., …Peffers, M. J. (2022). Small non-coding RNA landscape of extracellular vesicles from a post-traumatic model of equine osteoarthritis. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9, Article 901269. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2022.901269

Extracellular vesicles comprise an as yet inadequately investigated intercellular communication pathway in the field of early osteoarthritis. We hypothesised that the small non-coding RNA expression pattern in synovial fluid and plasma would change d... Read More about Small non-coding RNA landscape of extracellular vesicles from a post-traumatic model of equine osteoarthritis.

Perception of UK companion animal veterinarians on risk assessment based parasite control (2022)
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Bagster, A., & Elsheikha, H. (2022). Perception of UK companion animal veterinarians on risk assessment based parasite control. Veterinary parasitology (Amsterdam), 34, Article 100774. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vprsr.2022.100774

Parasites can pose a risk to companion animals and potentially their owners. Current parasiticide use is possibly impacting the environment, increasing adverse reaction and resistance risk. As such parasiticides should be dispensed by the veterinary... Read More about Perception of UK companion animal veterinarians on risk assessment based parasite control.

Understanding public preferences for different dairy farming systems using a mixed-methods approach (2022)
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Jackson, A., Doidge, C., Green, M., & Kaler, J. (2022). Understanding public preferences for different dairy farming systems using a mixed-methods approach. Journal of Dairy Science, 105(9), 7492-7512. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2022-21829

Global production of milk has doubled over the past 50 yr, yet dairy farming in high-income countries faces scrutiny over practices perceived to affect animal welfare. One such practice is housing dairy cows year-round without access to pasture, whic... Read More about Understanding public preferences for different dairy farming systems using a mixed-methods approach.

RNA sequencing reveals dynamic expression of spleen lncRNAs and mRNAs in Beagle dogs infected by Toxocara canis (2022)
Journal Article
Xu, Y., Zheng, W. B., Li, H. Y., Cai, L., Zou, Y., Xie, S. C., …Elsheikha, H. M. (2022). RNA sequencing reveals dynamic expression of spleen lncRNAs and mRNAs in Beagle dogs infected by Toxocara canis. Parasites and Vectors, 15(1), Article 279. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-022-05380-x

Background: Toxocara canis is a cosmopolitan parasite with a significant adverse impact on the health of humans and animals. The spleen is a major immune organ that plays essential roles in protecting the host against various infections. However, its... Read More about RNA sequencing reveals dynamic expression of spleen lncRNAs and mRNAs in Beagle dogs infected by Toxocara canis.

Quality control validation for a veterinary laboratory network of six Sysmex XT-2000i/V hematology analyzers iV hematology analyzers (2022)
Journal Article
Daly, S., Graham, P. A., & Freeman, K. P. (2022). Quality control validation for a veterinary laboratory network of six Sysmex XT-2000i/V hematology analyzers iV hematology analyzers. Veterinary Clinical Pathology, 51(4), 565-576. https://doi.org/10.1111/vcp.13163

Background: Quality control (QC) validation is an important step in the laboratory harmonization process. This includes the application of statistical QC requirements, procedures, and control rules to identify and maintain ongoing stable analytical p... Read More about Quality control validation for a veterinary laboratory network of six Sysmex XT-2000i/V hematology analyzers iV hematology analyzers.