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Saline, chlorhexidine, and povidone-iodine alone or in combination with iodine povacrylex are effective antiseptics in chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus)
Am J Vet Res. 2024 Apr 29:1-7. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.24.01.0005. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To evaluate the topical antiseptic activity of saline, chlorhexidine (CHX), and povidone-iodine (PI) scrubs on the skin of chickens with or without the addition of DuraPrep (DP).ANIMALS: 7 healthy adult Orpington hens (Gallus gallus domesticus).METHODS: The right apterium corporale laterale was swabbed for standard aerobic bacterial culture and colony-forming unit (CFU) determination. The apterium was divided into 3 areas and treated with sterile saline, CHX, or PI. Samples were collected by swabbing each area before and a...
Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research - April 25, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Greta Doden Akhilesh Ramachandran Ian Kanda Nicola Di Girolamo Jessica Robertson Danielle Dugat Jo ão Brandão Source Type: research

Atlantoaxial joint stabilization using patient-specific 3-D-printed drill guides and 3-D-printed titanium plates or polymethyl methacrylate is effective in toy-breed dogs
Am J Vet Res. 2024 Apr 29:1-8. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.24.02.0023. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To report the clinical outcomes in toy-breed dogs with atlantoaxial instability (AAI) stabilized with patient-specific 3-D-printed titanium plates or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), both with the assistance of 3-D-printed drill guides.ANIMALS: 15 client-owned dogs undergoing surgical treatment for AAI between January 1, 2020, and October 31, 2022.METHODS: The clinical characteristics, diagnostic images, and neurological outcomes of 15 dogs treated for AAI using 3-D-printing technology were reviewed. Postoperative CT images...
Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research - April 25, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Yeowool Seon Cheongwoon Cho Changsu Jung Ji-Hey Lim Sun-Young Kim Byung-Jae Kang Source Type: research

Pulmonary-vein-to-pulmonary-artery ratio can be utilized to evaluate myxomatous mitral valve disease progression in dogs
Am J Vet Res. 2024 Apr 29:1-8. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.24.01.0004. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To evaluate the diagnostic value of pulmonary-vein-to-pulmonary-artery ratio (PV:PA) in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve degeneration (MMVD), classified according to the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) consensus guidelines.ANIMALS: 80 client-owned dogs with either MMVD (n = 65) or no cardiovascular disease (control group; n = 15) between August 5, 2020, and July 19, 2023.METHODS: This is a retrospective study. Dogs with MMVD were classified according to ACVIM consensus guidelines. Echocardiograms,...
Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research - April 25, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Min-Suk Kim Jiyoung Kim Min Woong Seo Chul Park Source Type: research

Canine cognition and human-animal interaction
Am J Vet Res. 2024 Apr 22:1. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.24.03.0064. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38640947 | DOI:10.2460/ajvr.24.03.0064 (Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research)
Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research - April 19, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Mindy Burnett Source Type: research

Postprandial effects following a semielemental critical-care diet lead to changes in uric acid, bile acids, and glucose in the central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps)
Am J Vet Res. 2024 Apr 22:1-7. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.23.10.0223. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To assess the prandial effects of a semielemental diet on plasma uric acid, bile acid, and glucose concentrations in the central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps).ANIMALS: 13 healthy adult male bearded dragons.METHODS: Following a 72-hour fasting period, blood was collected to measure preprandial uric acid, bile acid, and glucose concentrations. The animals were then gavage fed 1.2% body weight of an omnivore critical-care diet containing 20% protein, 9.5% fat, 2.5% fiber, and 2.39 kcal/mL. Blood was collected for repeat c...
Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research - April 19, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Lara M Cusack Jessica R Comolli Stephen J Divers Source Type: research

Comparative digital study using four methods of measurements of the tibial distal anatomical axes for determining the anatomical-mechanical angle in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture
This study evaluates the amplitude of the anatomical-mechanical angle (AMA-angle) using 4 measuring methods of the tibial distal anatomical axes (DAA) previously described, comparing the literature results to determine if there are significant differences in patients with cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) rupture.ANIMALS: This study was comprised of 30 tibiae (29 dogs), including 1 bilateral case.METHODS: A retrospective study was selected for this research. DAA measurements were performed on all surgically confirmed cases of canine CrCL rupture at Hospital Veterinário de Especialidades Bruselas from 2019 to 2022. Four dif...
Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research - April 19, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Barbara G C Navarro Eduardo A Tudury Gabriel I R Flores Source Type: research

Current understanding and knowledge gaps regarding wildlife as reservoirs of antimicrobial resistance
Am J Vet Res. 2024 Apr 22:1-9. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.24.02.0040. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious health issue shared across all One Health domains. Wildlife species represent a key intersection of the animal and environmental domains. They are a relevant but understudied reservoir and route of spread for AMR throughout the environment. Most wildlife AMR research thus far has focused on avian species, terrestrial mammals, and a selection of aquatic and marine species. Pathogens often identified in terrestrial wildlife include enteric zoonotic organisms such as Eschericia coli and Salmon...
Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research - April 19, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Neil Vezeau Laura Kahn Source Type: research

Kinematic performance of a novel temporomandibular joint replacement prosthesis under bite-force conditions in dogs and cats
Am J Vet Res. 2024 Apr 22:1-11. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.24.01.0009. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: To evaluate the kinematics and stability of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of cats and dogs with and without a TMJ replacement (TMJR) prosthesis under simulated bite forces and mouth opening.ANIMALS: Sixteen cadaver skulls from domestic cats (n = 8) and medium- to large-breed dogs (n = 8).METHODS: Intact TMJs were tested. Following condylectomy and coronoidectomy, the skulls were fitted with a TMJR prosthesis unilaterally and retested. Prosthesis was similarly implanted in the contralateral TMJ in 4 cats and 4 dogs bef...
Source: American Journal of Veterinary Research - April 19, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Boaz Arzi Morgan Weed Tanya C Garcia Stephanie L Goldschmidt Denis J Marcellin-Little Source Type: research