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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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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.

555 Questions In Zoonotic and Vector-Borne Parasitic Diseases (2022)
Book
Elsheikha, H. (2022). 555 Questions In Zoonotic and Vector-Borne Parasitic Diseases. (Kindle Edition). Nottingham, England: Para Publishing Limited

This book is a comprehensive revision aid that will help parasitology students and trainees prepare for pre-test assessment and review. Readers can identify their own abilities and areas for development by completing 555 questions relevant to topics... Read More about 555 Questions In Zoonotic and Vector-Borne Parasitic Diseases.

Does sex of the jockey influence racehorse physiology and performance (2022)
Journal Article
Schrurs, C., Dubois, G., Van Erck-Westergren, E., & Gardner, D. S. (2022). Does sex of the jockey influence racehorse physiology and performance. PLoS ONE, 17(8), Article e0273310. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0273310

The racing industry is supported by a predominance of female stablehands and work riders, but few become professional jockeys. Female jockeys have recently had notable race success. No study has assessed whether the sex of the rider may subtly influe... Read More about Does sex of the jockey influence racehorse physiology and performance.

Isolation, culturing and 3D bioprinting of equine myoblasts (2022)
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Aimaletdinov, A., Abyzova, M., Kurilov, I., Yuferova, A., Rutland, C., Rizvanov, A., & Zakirova, E. (2022). Isolation, culturing and 3D bioprinting of equine myoblasts. Biological Communications, 67(3), 152-159. https://doi.org/10.21638/spbu03.2022.302

Isolating and culturing myoblasts is essential for techniques such as tissue regeneration and in vitro meat production. This research describes a protocol to isolate primary myoblasts from skeletal muscle of an adult horse. The equine primary myoblas... Read More about Isolation, culturing and 3D bioprinting of equine myoblasts.

Behaviour and Welfare Impacts of Releasing Elephants from Overnight Tethers: A Zimbabwean Case Study (2022)
Journal Article
Williams, E., Clark, N., Rendle-Worthington, J., & Yon, L. (2022). Behaviour and Welfare Impacts of Releasing Elephants from Overnight Tethers: A Zimbabwean Case Study. Animals, 12(15), Article 1933. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12151933

Within the southern African elephant tourism industry, chaining or tethering elephants is still a relatively routine practice, despite the known negative impacts. Cited reasons for chaining include fear of aggressive interactions between elephants wh... Read More about Behaviour and Welfare Impacts of Releasing Elephants from Overnight Tethers: A Zimbabwean Case Study.

Root angle is controlled by EGT1in cereal crops employing anantigravitropic mechanism (2022)
Journal Article
Fusi, R., Rosignoli, S., Lou, H., Sangiorgi, G., Bovina, R., Pattem, J. K., …Salvi, S. (2022). Root angle is controlled by EGT1in cereal crops employing anantigravitropic mechanism. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,

Root angle in crops represents a key trait for efficient capture of soil resources. Root angle is determined by competing gravitropic versus anti-gravitropic offset (AGO) mechanisms. Here we report a new root angle regulatory gene termed ENHANCED GRA... Read More about Root angle is controlled by EGT1in cereal crops employing anantigravitropic mechanism.

Descriptive analysis of national bovine viral diarrhoea test data in England (2016–2020) (2022)
Journal Article
Prosser, N. S., Hill, E. M., Armstrong, D., Gow, L., Tildesley, M. J., Keeling, M. J., …Green, M. J. (2022). Descriptive analysis of national bovine viral diarrhoea test data in England (2016–2020). Veterinary Record, 191(5), Article e1854. https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.1854

Background: Bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV) causes substantial economic losses to the cattle industry; however, control and eradication can be achieved by identifying and removing persistently infected cattle from the herd. Each UK nation has sep... Read More about Descriptive analysis of national bovine viral diarrhoea test data in England (2016–2020).

Anatomical Guide to the Paranasal Sinuses of Domestic Animals (2022)
Book Chapter
A.M. Alsafy, M., A.A. El-Gendy, S., & Sian Rutland, C. (2022). Anatomical Guide to the Paranasal Sinuses of Domestic Animals. In C. Rutland, & S. A. El-Gendy (Eds.), . InTech. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.106157

Paranasal sinuses are paired cavities within the skull, which develop by evagination into the spongy bone between the external and internal plates of the cranial and facial bones. Thus, each sinus is lined by respiratory epithelium and has direct or... Read More about Anatomical Guide to the Paranasal Sinuses of Domestic Animals.

Impact of COVID-19 on student attainment and pedagogical needs when undertaking independent scientific research (2022)
Journal Article
Jeyapalan, J. N., James, V., Gardner, D. S., Lothion-Roy, J. H., Mongan, N. P., & Rutland, C. S. (2022). Impact of COVID-19 on student attainment and pedagogical needs when undertaking independent scientific research. Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia, https://doi.org/10.1111/ahe.12842

Research is often an essential component of completing a veterinary medicine degree, with universities worldwide aiming to teach students a variety of techniques and general research comprehension and skills. As universities worldwide navigated the C... Read More about Impact of COVID-19 on student attainment and pedagogical needs when undertaking independent scientific research.

Targeting Mre11 overcomes platinum resistance and induces synthetic lethality in XRCC1 deficient epithelial ovarian cancers (2022)
Journal Article
Alblihy, A., Ali, R., Algethami, M., Shoqafi, A., Toss, M. S., Brownlie, J., …Madhusudan, S. (2022). Targeting Mre11 overcomes platinum resistance and induces synthetic lethality in XRCC1 deficient epithelial ovarian cancers. npj Precision Oncology, 6(1), https://doi.org/10.1038/s41698-022-00298-0

Platinum resistance is a clinical challenge in ovarian cancer. Platinating agents induce DNA damage which activate Mre11 nuclease directed DNA damage signalling and response (DDR). Upregulation of DDR may promote chemotherapy resistance. Here we have... Read More about Targeting Mre11 overcomes platinum resistance and induces synthetic lethality in XRCC1 deficient epithelial ovarian cancers.