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Soft Tissue SurgeryCohort / Prospective

Single-layer full-thickness appositional hysterotomy closure is safe and supports future successful pregnancies in dogs.

PaperA single-layer, full-thickness, simple continuous suture pattern is safe for hysterotomy closure in dogs undergoing cesarean section.
Goldblatt BH, et al. · Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Jul 22
AnesthesiaRCT / Meta-analysis

Adding dexmedetomidine to low-concentration bupivacaine QLB modestly reduces intraoperative opioid needs in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy.

PaperEXPRESS: Intraoperative opioid-sparing effect of a quadratus lumborum block using low-concentration bupivacaine and dexmedetomidine in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy.
Takusagawa F, et al. · Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, Jul 22
Large AnimalCohort / Prospective

Prepartum LDL, glycine, 3-methylhistidine, and hydroxylysine may predict hypocalcemia risk in transition dairy cows.

PaperPredictive Value of Prepartum Amino Acid and Biochemical Profiles for Hypocalcemia in Holstein Dairy Cows.
Ünal CN, et al. · Veterinary Journal, Jul 21
Large AnimalCase series / Retrospective

Veterinarians must improve farmer education on analgesia, antimicrobial stewardship, and safe retention methods for ovine vaginal prolapse.

PaperOn-farm management of vaginal prolapse in ewes: A cross-sectional survey of UK sheep farmers.
Stavisky J, et al. · The Veterinary record, Jul 20
Large AnimalCase series / Retrospective

The MINI VIDAS ELFA reliably measures serum progesterone in cattle, sheep, and goats as a practical RIA alternative.

PaperEvaluation of a commercial automated assay for rapid serum progesterone determination in cattle, sheep and goats.
Längerer L, et al. · The Veterinary record, Jul 15
Large AnimalRCT / Meta-analysis

TLR4 polymorphisms show pleiotropic associations with mastitis resistance, reproduction, and milk production in ruminants.

PaperToll-like Receptor 4 (TLR4) Polymorphisms in Ruminants: A Review of Genetic Associations with Health, Reproduction, and Production Traits.
Abuzahra M, et al. · Veterinary Journal, Jul 15
Large AnimalCase series / Retrospective

Heifers exhibit the greatest physiological stress during rectal examination, warranting improved habituation and handling protocols.

PaperComparison of the effects of rectal examination on heart rate and eye temperature in cattle of different parity.
Cortu A, et al. · The Veterinary record, Jul 14
ExoticCase series / Retrospective

Xenotransfusion with feline blood successfully stabilized a severely anemic hedgehog.

PaperXenotransfusion in an African Pygmy Hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) Using Whole Blood From a Domestic Cat (Felis catus).
Kunzman H, et al. · Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, Jul 10
EquineCase series / Retrospective

Donkey foals show distinct HPA axis activation patterns postpartum compared to jennies.

PaperHAIR STEROID HORMONES CONCENTRATIONS IN MARTINA FRANCA JENNIES AND THEIR DONKEY FOALS FROM PARTURITION TO 6 MONTHS POSTPARTUM.
Cristina VM, et al. · Veterinary Journal, Jul 9
Large AnimalRCT / Meta-analysis

Whole-cell killed T. foetus vaccine reduces infection duration and parasite burden in bulls.

PaperImmunogenicity and efficacy of an Australian whole‑cell killed Tritrichomonas foetus vaccine in experimentally challenged young bulls.
Santos JHM, et al. · Veterinary Journal, Jul 7
EquineStudy

Closed castration with primary closure in horses reduces complications, pain, and infection while enabling faster return to sport.

PaperOrchiectomy in horses: closed technique and primary closure of the incision.
Prazeres J, et al. · Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Jul 1
Large AnimalCase series / Retrospective

LIPS assays detect PRRSV antibodies earlier and more reliably than commercial ELISA.

PaperReliable Luciferase Immunoprecipitation System Assays for the Detection of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus Antibodies.
Tian T, et al. · Veterinary Journal, Jun 28
Large AnimalRCT / Meta-analysis

Direct-fed microbials showed no significant benefit on periparturient cow insulin sensitivity.

PaperSaccharomyces cerevisiae and Bacillus subtilis Show Modest, Node-Dependent Effects on Insulin Sensitivity in Periparturient Cows.
Pirbornatan A, et al. · Veterinary Journal, Jun 17
ExoticCase series / Retrospective

Ovariectomy/ovariosalpingectomy in bearded dragons has improved outcomes with 85% survival to discharge.

PaperOvariectomy and ovariosalpingectomy have reasonable outcomes in stable and critical client-owned bearded dragons (Pogona vitticeps).
Criscione MJ, et al. · Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Jun 17
Soft Tissue SurgeryRCT / Meta-analysis

Maropitant provides superior perioperative analgesia with easier surgical manipulation versus methadone.

PaperEvaluation of maropitant's analgesic and tissue relaxation effects during ovariohysterectomy in bitches.
Pedro F, et al. · Veterinary Journal, Jun 10
AnesthesiaRCT / Meta-analysis

Ultrasound-guided QLB provides analgesic efficacy comparable to lumbosacral epidural in cats undergoing OVH.

PaperEXPRESS: Ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block versus lumbosacral epidural anaesthesia in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy: a randomized pilot clinical trial.
Mangabeira ROO, et al. · Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, Jun 5
Large AnimalCohort / Prospective

Altered insulin resistance markers in late pregnancy may predict dystocia risk in beef cattle.

PaperAssociations of insulin resistance with calving difficulty and birth weight of offspring in late pregnant beef cows.
Maeda T, et al. · Veterinary Journal, Jun 3
Large AnimalCohort / Prospective

Prepartum NEFA, BHBA, glucose, and calcium thresholds reliably predict postpartum production disease in transition cows.

PaperEstablishing biochemical thresholds for serum metabolites to predict single or multiple production diseases in crossbred transition dairy cows under tropical climatic conditions.
Sahu C, et al. · Veterinary Journal, Jun 2
Large AnimalCase series / Retrospective

Chimeric rFX1701 vaccine provides cross-lineage PRRSV protection superior to current commercial vaccines.

PaperA Chimeric PRRSV Vaccine with Dual Nsp2 Deletions Elicits Cross-Lineage Protection Against Heterologous Challenge.
Miao ZR, et al. · Veterinary Journal, May 18
EquineCase series / Retrospective

Prompt surgical repair of periparturient uterine tears yields high survival and preserved fertility in Thoroughbred mares.

PaperSurvival and fertility of Thoroughbred broodmares with uterine tears treated surgically: 76 cases (2000-2023).
Nugent C, et al. · Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, May 8
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