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Jokelainen P, Virtala AMK, Raulo S, Kantele A, Vapalahti O, Kinnunen PM. Veterinarians and zoonotic pathogens, infections and diseases - questionnaire study and case series, Finland. Infect Dis (Lond) 2024; 56:384-392. [PMID: 38344824 DOI: 10.1080/23744235.2024.2313662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Veterinarians are at risk for numerous zoonotic infections. In this paper, we summarise descriptions of zoonotic infections from a questionnaire study and a series of work-related zoonotic cases, aiming to add to the knowledge on occupational zoonotic risks of veterinarians. METHODS We collected data on zoonotic infections contracted by veterinarians in Finland in two studies:1) using a questionnaire in 2009, and 2) inviting veterinarians who had encountered an occupational zoonosis to report it in structured interviews in 2019. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS In the questionnaire study in 2009, of 306 veterinarians several reported zoonotic bacterial skin infections (12%), dermatophytosis (ringworm; 4.2%), virus infections (3.9%), bacterial gastroenteritis (3.3%), other bacterial zoonoses (2.3%), and parasitic infections/infestations (2.3%). In the 2019 interviews, 16 occupational zoonosis cases were reported. Of them, seven were selected to the case series. The selected cases included Capnocytophaga canimorsus sepsis following a dog bite, cryptosporidiosis after a contact with calves, cutaneous listeriosis following calving assistance, Salmonella gastroenteritis contracted at laboratory, Trichophyton dermatophytosis after equine contact, Bacillus anthracis exposure at necropsy, and exposure to rabies through a horse bite. In four of the seven cases, the veterinarian disagreed or strongly disagreed with having had good knowledge of the zoonosis before the incident. The results from the questionnaire study and the case series illustrate the variety of zoonotic pathogens that veterinarians may encounter. There is a need to improve the occupational health of veterinarians and to increase awareness in the occupational health sector. We encourage addressing this need using a One Health approach.
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Affiliation(s)
- Pikka Jokelainen
- Infectious Disease Preparedness, Statens Serum Institut, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Zoonosis Centre, Finnish Food Authority, Helsinki, Finland
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- Meilahti Infectious Diseases and Vaccine Research Center MeIVac, Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Ljungquist D, Andersson M, Areskog M, Andersson AM. Antibiotic Use in Dental Care of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits in Sweden. J Vet Dent 2024; 41:192-196. [PMID: 37680039 DOI: 10.1177/08987564231189655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Antimicrobial resistance is one of the largest threats to global health. In society as well as in healthcare facilities, antimicrobial resistance is rapidly increasing with the main reason being overuse and misuse of antibiotics combined with inadequate infection prevention. For humans, dental care accounts for about 10% of all antibiotic prescriptions, making it an important target for antibiotic stewardship interventions. Corresponding figures for veterinary care are currently lacking but dental disease is frequently diagnosed in small animals. An important first step in the work towards prudent use of antibiotics is to understand antibiotic prescription habits and through that estimate the adherence to veterinary antibiotic guidelines as well as the need for education, training, and improved policies. The aim of this article is to present the results of a multicentre point prevalence survey sent to Swedish IVC Evidensia practices during autumn 2021 to recognize the use of antibiotics associated with dental treatments in dogs, cats, and rabbits. During the study period, 4.4% of the dental patients in Swedish IVC Evidensia small animal veterinary practices received antibiotics. The most used antibiotics prescribed were ampicillin, amoxicillin, and clindamycin indicating an overall high level of compliance to veterinary dental guidelines. This article demonstrates that Swedish veterinarians use antibiotics prudently in small animal dentistry and the results may be used as a future global benchmark.
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Dominguez-Villegas E. Wildlife Pediatrics. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract 2024; 27:411-430. [PMID: 38040565 DOI: 10.1016/j.cvex.2023.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife neonates arrive by the thousands to wildlife rehabilitation centers, veterinary hospitals, and wildlife hospitals in North America. With the ultimate goal of releasing them back into the wild, veterinarians need to know the ecology, biology, and specific problems encountered by the various species of wildlife.
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Smith JD, Thurlow MH, Olivier AK. Enhancing the clinical skills of veterinary graduates through hands-on learning. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2024; 262:714. [PMID: 38653324 DOI: 10.2460/javma.24.03.0164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Fortier LA. You asked for some changes … and here they come! J Am Vet Med Assoc 2024; 262:594-595. [PMID: 38653320 DOI: 10.2460/javma.262.5.594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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Hernandez-Jover M, Davis E, Hayes L, Manyweathers J, Maru Y, Woodgate R. Contribution of the veterinary profession to the Australian animal health surveillance system and opportunities for future contributions. Prev Vet Med 2024; 226:106172. [PMID: 38479088 DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2024.106172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Animal health surveillance is crucial for early detection of emergency animal diseases and effective responses. However, surveillance systems are complex and rely on the contributions of many animal health stakeholders. Veterinarians are key stakeholders in this system, given their role and skills in investigating, diagnosing, and reporting notifiable diseases. This study investigated the contribution of the veterinary workforce to the Australian animal health surveillance system and opportunities for future involvement. To achieve the aims of the study, an online cross-sectional survey among the veterinary profession was conducted. Descriptive statistics and regression analyses were used to provide an overview and investigate drivers of attitudes and practices of veterinarians in relation to animal health surveillance. A total of 311 usable responses were obtained, with 191 being from veterinarians who worked in private practice in the previous 12 months. Among private practitioners, 58.6% worked with companion animals, 34.0% were mixed practice veterinarians and 7.3% were equine veterinarians. Over half (56.6%) of all participants considered themselves active participants in the local animal disease management system. The level of confidence in understanding the reporting system and knowing and identifying signs of endemic and exotic diseases was moderate among those working in private practice, with companion animal veterinarians reporting the lowest levels of confidence (p < 0.05). Approximately 40% of veterinarians had taken samples for diagnosis for notifiable diseases in the last year, with just over 20% reporting a notifiable disease. Awareness of and participation in training and surveillance programs for animal diseases by veterinarians was low, with those working in private practice having lower levels of both awareness and participation for most programs. In relation to potential future contribution to the surveillance system, over half of participants reported being interested and available to undertake surveillance work on behalf of the government, with those in mixed practice reporting higher levels of interest (69.6%) compared to those in companion (49.5%) and equine practice (30.8%). However, key challenges identified were related to perceived conflict of interest, and tensions between client needs and government agenda, followed by profitability and suitability of the business. This study provides evidence of a significant existing contribution by the veterinary profession to the surveillance system, and the capacity and willingness to increase this contribution. However, there are gaps in awareness, confidence and participation, as well as financial and veterinary-client relationship challenges that should be considered in any future planning to strengthen the Australian surveillance system.
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- Marta Hernandez-Jover
- Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia; School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga 2650, Australia.
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- Global Veterinary Solutions Pty. Ltd, Yass, NSW 2582, Australia
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- Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia; School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga 2650, Australia
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- Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia; School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga 2650, Australia
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- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Canberra 2601 Australia
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- Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650, Australia; School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga 2650, Australia
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Keller P, Hudders L, Decloedt A. Flemish equine veterinarians' perceptions on the use of and client communication about complementary and alternative veterinary medicine. Equine Vet J 2024; 56:535-543. [PMID: 37658704 DOI: 10.1111/evj.13992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Complementary and alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM) is increasingly popular in horses. As CAVM usage could have risks, client-veterinarian communication about CAVM is crucial. OBJECTIVES Evaluating equine veterinarians' attitude towards CAVM, their CAVM usage and veterinarian-client communication about CAVM. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study. METHOD A telephone survey was conducted among equine veterinarians providing ambulatory care on a daily or weekly basis. The first section of the survey included questions about the veterinarians' attitude towards CAVM and their CAVM usage. The second section focused on veterinary-client communication about CAVM. RESULTS When herbs are included as CAVM modality, 83% of the participants applied CAVM. Nighty-eight percent had already communicated with horse owners about CAVM and 81% agreed to be open to talk about CAVM. However, 95% agreed that sometimes CAVM usage takes place without disclosure to the veterinarian. The majority of participants communicated about CAVM on a weekly (40%) or daily (22%) basis, most often in person during consultations (99%) or via phone (32%). The median percentage of conversations about CAVM initiated by the owner was 50% (range 50%-80%). When the veterinarian initiated the conversation, this was usually by mentioning it as a treatment option, mostly in addition to conventional treatments. Some participants directly asked about CAVM use in the information-gathering phase. MAIN LIMITATIONS A convenience sample was used due to lack of data on the number of equine veterinarians in Flanders. Potential favourability bias with higher participation of veterinarians interested in CAVM. CONCLUSION Equine veterinarians generally had a positive attitude towards CAVM use, although this depended on the specific modality. Veterinarian-client communication about CAVM occurs frequently in ambulatory care. An open dialogue with horse owners about CAVM is important to provide information about CAVM and thus enable them to make informed decisions concerning CAVM usage, together with their veterinarian.
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- Pia Keller
- Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Centre for Persuasive Communication, Department of Communication Sciences, Faculty of Political and Social Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Reproduction and Population Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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State of the veterinary profession. Vet Rec 2024; 194:310-1. [PMID: 38639258 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.4181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Tarr A. How easy is it for vets to access relevant information about new veterinary products and devices? Vet Rec 2024; 194:303-305. [PMID: 38639255 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.4177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Wayop IYA, de Vet E, Leerlooijer JN, Wagenaar JA, Speksnijder DC. Using Implementation Mapping to develop an intervention program to support veterinarians' adherence to the guideline on Streptococcus suis clinical practice in weaned pigs. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0299905. [PMID: 38635508 PMCID: PMC11025762 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0299905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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Streptococcus suis (S. suis) infections in weaned pigs are common and responsible for a high consumption of antimicrobials, and their presence is assumed to be multi-factorial. A specific evidence-based veterinary guideline to support the control of S. suis in weaned pigs was developed for veterinary practitioners in the Netherlands in 2014. Adherence to the S. suis clinical practice guideline helps veterinary practitioners to prevent and control the disease in a systematical approach and thereby improve antimicrobial stewardship and contribute to the prevention of antimicrobial resistance in animals and humans. The impact of such a clinical practice guideline on (animal) disease management depends not only on its content, but also largely on the extent to which practitioners adhere to the clinical guideline in practice. When the S. suis guideline was published, no specific activities were undertaken to support veterinarians' uptake and implementation, thereby contributing to suboptimal adherence in clinical practice. As the S. suis guideline was comprehensively written by veterinary experts following an evidence-based approach, our aim was not to judge the (scientific) quality of the guideline but to study the possibility to improve the currently low adherence of this guideline in veterinary practice. This paper describes the systematic development, using Implementation Mapping, of a theory-based intervention program to support swine veterinarians' adherence to the S. suis guideline. The knowledge, skills, beliefs about capabilities, and beliefs about consequences domains are addressed in the program, which includes seven evidence-based methods (modelling, tailoring, feedback, discussion, persuasive communication, active learning, and self-monitoring) for use in program activities such as a peer-learning meeting and an e-learning module. The intervention program has been developed for practicing swine veterinarians, lasts eight months, and is evaluated through a stepped-wedge design. The Implementation Mapping approach ensured that all relevant adopters and implementers were involved, and that outcomes, determinants (influencing factors), and objectives were systematically discussed.
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- Isaura Y. A. Wayop
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department Biomolecular Health Sciences, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Consumption and Healthy Lifestyles Group, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Knowledge, Technology and Innovation, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department Biomolecular Health Sciences, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Wageningen Bioveterinary Research, Lelystad, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department Biomolecular Health Sciences, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- University Farm Animal Clinic ULP, Harmelen, The Netherlands
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Groves CNH, Coe JB, Grant LE. What do veterinary professionals and clients want? Using discrete choice methods in veterinary research to determine preferences. Am J Vet Res 2024; 85:ajvr.23.10.0228. [PMID: 38382195 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.23.10.0228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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Discrete choice methods (DCMs) are a suite of research techniques for identifying individual preferences using choice information. Widely utilized by other fields yet rarely employed in veterinary research, DCMs have tremendous potential to improve veterinary healthcare by understanding and incorporating owner and veterinary professionals' (encompassing veterinarians, veterinary clinicians, technicians, receptionists, attendants, etc) preferences to optimize the care continuum. DCMs have several advantages over other stated preference methods, such as ranking and ratings, including improved data quality and actionability. However, they are not a panacea, and limitations that may affect DCMs' application to the veterinary field are outlined alongside realistic mitigation strategies. The information provided aims to increase awareness of DCMs and their utility in veterinary research and encourage greater uptake as a more robust method for measuring preferences.
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Hooser SB. Investigative and Diagnostic Toxicology and Feed-Related Outbreaks. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract 2024; 40:1-10. [PMID: 38151405 DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2023.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
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Incidences of feed contamination are rare even though enormous amounts of animal feed are manufactured. However, there are still some cases of feed-related illness in horses. Veterinarians play a crucial role in recognizing and mitigating these events and in assessing the severity of risks. Due to these risks, proper reporting and consultation with government and state agencies are crucial. Accurate diagnosis and identification of the source of poisoning are promising when a thorough case workup is performed and agencies such as veterinary diagnostic laboratories and the US Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine are used effectively.
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- Stephen B Hooser
- Toxicology Section, Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, 406 South University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA.
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Pratt-Phillips SE, Liburt NR. The role of an equine nutritionist in equine health, performance and wellbeing: Ideas stemming from an equine science society symposium workshop. J Equine Vet Sci 2024; 135:105047. [PMID: 38494097 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2024.105047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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In the United States, there is little clarity on the qualifications and availability of equine nutritionists. Currently, no regulatory body exists for formal credentialing outside of veterinary medicine. Most equine nutritionists are not veterinarians but do have advanced scientific degrees (Master of Science and/or Doctor of Philosophy) in the field of Animal Science. However, not all reporting to be equine nutritionists have formal education in the field of equine nutrition. To discuss this, a workshop was held at the 2023 Equine Science Society (ESS) meeting. The purpose of this discussion was to share ideas among equine nutrition professionals about how best to provide support for the inclusion of the specialty as part of a horse's health team, alongside the veterinarian, farrier and other equine health specialists. In human, small animal and livestock practices, the importance of nutrition as part of an overall health, production (livestock) and well-being plan has been documented. However, surveys of veterinarians, the top source of information for horse owners, reveal a lack of confidence in the area of nutrition after graduating from veterinary school and a lack of available continuing education opportunities to learn more. Further, it appears that many horse owners may unknowingly be obtaining nutrition information from unverified sources (such as the internet). The discussion included formal and informal education of equine nutritionists, as well as avenues to open lines of communication with the veterinary community to provide nutrition resources for horse owners, managers and veterinarians.
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- S E Pratt-Phillips
- Department of Animal Science, North Carolina State University, Box 7621, Raleigh, NC, United States 27608.
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- MARS Horsecare US, 330 E. Schultz Ave., Dalton, OH 44628, United States
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Ilie L, Thomovsky E. Basic triage in dogs and cats: Part III. Can Vet J 2024; 65:375-384. [PMID: 38562973 PMCID: PMC10945444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Background Emergency cases can be presented at any time of the day or night. All small animal practitioners need to have the skills to triage and stabilize common emergency cases, even if the ultimate goal is to refer the animal to another facility. Objective and procedure The third and final part of this 3-part review article series discusses arrhythmias typical in emergency cases and the approach to animals that are presented with an inability to stand up and walk normally. A stepwise method to categorize and stabilize these cases is outlined, along with helpful tips to optimize the referral experience, if indicated. Results Recognizing and knowing how to treat tachy- and bradyarrhythmias is important in stabilizing a dog's or cat's condition. Understanding how to differentiate the various reasons that a dog or cat is unable to stand on its own allows a veterinarian to both treat and communicate outcome expectations for those animals. Conclusion and clinical relevance Do not refer emergent cases before basic stabilization is completed. Many emergency cases can either be worked up by the primary veterinarian or sent to a referral clinic on an appointment basis after appropriate stabilization steps have occurred.
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- Laura Ilie
- Emergency and Critical Care, VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital, 2551 Warrenville Road, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515, USA (Ilie); Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Purdue University, 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA (Thomovsky)
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- Emergency and Critical Care, VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital, 2551 Warrenville Road, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515, USA (Ilie); Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Purdue University, 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, USA (Thomovsky)
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Doidge C, Burrell A, van Schaik G, Kaler J. A qualitative survey approach to investigating beef and dairy veterinarians' needs in relation to technologies on farms. Animal 2024; 18:101124. [PMID: 38547554 DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2024.101124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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Globally, farmers are being increasingly encouraged to use technologies. Consequently, veterinarians often use farm data and technologies to provide farmers with advice. Yet very few studies have sought to understand veterinarians' perceptions of data and technologies on farms. The aim of this study was to understand veterinarians' experiences and opinions on data and technology on beef and dairy farms. An online qualitative survey was conducted with a convenience sample of 36 and 24 veterinarians from the United Kingdom and Ireland, respectively. The data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis to generate four themes: (1) Improving veterinary advice through data; (2) Ensuring stock person skills are retained; (3) Longevity of technology; and (4) Solving social problems on farms. We show that technologies and data can make veterinarians feel more confident in the advice they give to farmers. However, the quality and quantity of data collected on cattle farms were highly variable. Furthermore, veterinarians were concerned that farmers can become over-reliant on technologies by not using their stockperson skills. As herd sizes increase, technologies can help to improve working conditions on farms with multiple employees of various skillsets. Veterinarians would like innovations that can help them to demonstrate their competence, influence farmers' behaviour, and ensure sustainability of the beef and dairy industries.
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- C Doidge
- School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington LE12 5RD, UK.
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- Animal Health Ireland, 2 - 5 The Archways, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim N41 WN27, Ireland
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Royal GD, Deventer, the Netherlands
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington LE12 5RD, UK
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Fortier LA. Your journals, edited by veterinarians and linking you to a world of resources. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2024; 262:446-447. [PMID: 38503042 DOI: 10.2460/javma.262.4.446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Bertram L, Kuo K, Hofmeister E, Gerken K. Small animal veterinary clients prefer veterinarians to decide when to terminate resuscitation and to be informed after cardiopulmonary resuscitation efforts. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2024; 262:535-542. [PMID: 38237264 DOI: 10.2460/javma.23.10.0587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To identify the preferences of small animal veterinary clients for the timing of communication during CPR and whether these clients prefer the veterinarian or pet owner to decide on the termination of resuscitation. SAMPLE Surveys (n = 1,648) were completed between January 20 and February 3, 2023, by clients of the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital. METHODS This cross-sectional observational study used an anonymous internet-based survey distributed to 28,000 clients of an academic small animal veterinary hospital. The survey included 16 questions asking for the respondents' demographics, healthcare professional status, questions pertaining to CPR, and preference for timing of communication during CPR, veterinary team members to speak to, and the decision on termination of resuscitation. An optional open comment section was provided. RESULTS The response rate was 7.5%, including 2,127 responses, with 1,648 complete responses used for further analysis. Of the respondents, 56% and 63% (when asked using a short and long scenario question, respectively) would prefer to be informed about their pet undergoing CPR after CPR has ended. Most clients (84%) wanted the veterinarian to decide when to stop CPR. In the comments section, clients predominantly emphasized that patient care should always be prioritized over client communication. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This study contributes to a better understanding of veterinary clients' preferences and may help improve client communication and decision-making during CPR. More studies are warranted to reach a wider population before broad recommendations can be made.
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Taylor S, Gruen M, KuKanich K, X Lascelles BD, Monteiro BP, Sampietro LR, Robertson S, Steagall PV. 2024 ISFM and AAFP consensus guidelines on the long-term use of NSAIDs in cats. J Feline Med Surg 2024; 26:1098612X241241951. [PMID: 38587872 DOI: 10.1177/1098612x241241951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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PRACTICAL RELEVANCE Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used and are effective for the management of pain in cats. These Guidelines will support veterinarians in decision-making around prescribing NSAIDs in situations of chronic pain, to minimise adverse effects and optimise pain management. Information is provided on mechanism of action, indications for use, screening prior to prescription, use in the presence of comorbidities, monitoring of efficacy, and avoidance and management of adverse effects. CLINICAL CHALLENGES The cat's unique metabolism should be considered when prescribing any medications, including NSAIDs. Chronic pain may be challenging to detect in this species and comorbidities, particularly chronic kidney disease, are common in senior cats. Management of chronic pain may be complicated by prescription of other drugs with the potential for interactions with NSAIDs. EVIDENCE BASE These Guidelines have been created by a panel of experts brought together by the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) and American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). Information is based on the available literature, expert opinion and the panel members' experience.
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- Samantha Taylor
- Panel ChairInternational Society of Feline Medicine, International Cat Care, Tisbury, Wi Itshire, UK
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- Comparative Pain Research Laboratory; and Behavioural Medicine Service - Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, NC, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, KS, USA
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- Translational Research in Pain (TRiP) Program and Comparative Pain Research and Education Centre (CPREC), North Carolina State University, NC, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universite de Montreal, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada
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- Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, Lutz, FL, USA; and Courtesy Lecturer, Shelter Medicine Program, University of Florida, FL, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and Centre for Animal Health and Welfare, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, SAR China; and Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universite de Montreal, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada
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Gonçalves R, Odunayo A, Blystone N, Ng Z, Zhu X. Cat owners do not provide more reliable weight estimates for cats compared with veterinary professionals in an emergency setting. J Feline Med Surg 2024; 26:1098612X241240321. [PMID: 38657137 DOI: 10.1177/1098612x241240321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to assess the accuracy of weight estimation in cats provided by pet owners, veterinary technicians, house officers (interns and residents) and attending clinicians in an emergency room (ER). An additional objective was to determine whether carrying the cat contributed to a more accurate weight estimate. METHODS A total of 72 cats presented to an ER and were enrolled in the study. Pet owners, veterinary technicians, house officers and attending clinicians were asked to record the cats' estimated weights on individual data collection cards. The actual weights of the cats were then obtained and compared with participants' estimations. RESULTS There were no significant differences between weight estimates provided by pet owners, veterinary technicians, house officers and attending clinicians. Similarly, neither the length of experience of the veterinary staff nor carrying the cat had an effect on the provision of a more accurate weight estimate. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Pet owners are no better at weight estimation of cats in the ER setting compared with veterinary professionals. Carrying the cat did not improve the accuracy of weight estimation among veterinary professionals. The mean cat weight of 4.9 kg could be used as an average cat weight in an emergency situation for an adult cat.
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- Ronald Gonçalves
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- Office of Innovative Technologies, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Knoxville, TN, USA
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Rishniw M, Freeman KP. Veterinary clinicians prefer template-style reports with personal confidence estimates for cytologic sample evaluations. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2024; 262:513-519. [PMID: 38064889 DOI: 10.2460/javma.23.08.0482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To examine preferences of veterinary clinical pathologists, clinicians, and students for cytology report formats. SAMPLE 24 clinical pathologists, 1,014 veterinarians, and 93 veterinary students who were members of the Veterinary Information Network. METHODS Members of the Veterinary Information Network responded to an online survey invitation, made available between July 11, 2023, and July 24, 2023. Respondents were randomly directed to 1 of 4 sets of cytology reports, each containing a traditional narrative format, narrative format with terms expressing a degree of confidence and associated numerical ranges, and template format with similar estimates of confidence. Respondents ranked the reports in order of preference and then provided comments about their top-ranked choice. Responses were analyzed mostly with descriptive statistics or comparisons of proportions. RESULTS 14 of 24 clinical pathologists preferred the traditional narrative format, whereas 449 of 1,042 veterinary clinicians and veterinary students preferred the template format. Respondents (460/1,131) ranked the template format as most preferred, but the narrative format with terms expressing a degree of confidence ranked highest overall. Many respondents appeared to misunderstand the degree of confidence estimates being expressed numerically. Respondents choosing each format often stated that their preferred choice was "easiest to understand" and "most comprehensive." CLINICAL RELEVANCE Given the preferences of veterinary clinicians and veterinary students for a template format, clinical pathologists should consider modifying the way they report evaluations of cytologic specimens. Template formats should help standardize reporting of cytologic specimens, thereby improving communication between clinical pathologists and clinicians. However, both clinicians and clinical pathologists need to better understand the purpose of terminology expressing degrees of confidence in such reports.
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- Mark Rishniw
- 1Veterinary Information Network, Davis, CA
- 2Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
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Fortier LA. Your journals, edited by veterinarians and linking you to a world of resources. Am J Vet Res 2024; 85:ajvr.85.04.editorial. [PMID: 38565135 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.85.04.editorial] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Berrada M, Raboisson D, Lhermie G. Effectiveness of rural internships for veterinary students to combat veterinary workforce shortages in rural areas. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0294651. [PMID: 38451938 PMCID: PMC10919651 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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Veterinarians are a pivotal force in addressing animal health and welfare surveillance, with a critical role in improving public health security and increasing the profits of livestock farmers. Yet, the veterinary profession is adversely affected by personnel shortages, particularly in rural areas. Since the health of people, animals and their shared environment are interconnected in a One Health perspective, a set of policies are required to ensure public health by attraction and retention of veterinarians in rural areas. In France, a tutored internship programme, financially subsiding students and mentors to execute a training period in remote rural areas, was promoted to better integrate and retain veterinary students ending their veterinary training. This paper aims to evaluate how veterinarians' tutored internships influences students' choices for rural practice, using three different statistical methods derived from causal inference theory. Using survey data for the period 2016-2020, we show that: (i) the average effect of the tutored internship on veterinarians' work in food animal sector is not significant; and that (ii) the tutored internship leads veterinarians with a low share of work in the food animal sector to have a rural practise after they graduated between 13 and 20% greater than those who did not participate in the tutored internship.
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- Mehdi Berrada
- CIRAD, UMR ASTRE, Montpellier, France
- ASTRE, CIRAD, INRAE, Univ Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- ENVT, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- CIRAD, UMR ASTRE, Montpellier, France
- ASTRE, CIRAD, INRAE, Univ Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- ENVT, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- CIRAD, UMR ASTRE, Montpellier, France
- ASTRE, CIRAD, INRAE, Univ Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- ENVT, Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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Carlin L. Meeting our 'vets in the making'. Vet Rec 2024; 194:199. [PMID: 38427390 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.4027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Laura Carlin, BVA membership marketing manager, has been chatting to students at vet schools around the UK.
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Apart from his major contribution to teaching and clinical service at the Dick Vet's Hospital for Small Animals, he was generous in his support of students, charitable activities and community projects.
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Loeb J. Confusion over prosecuting non-vets. Vet Rec 2024; 194:165. [PMID: 38427444 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.3997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Nishi NW, Collier MJ, Morales GI, Watley E. Microaggressions in veterinary communication: what are they? How are they harmful? What can veterinary professionals and educators do? J Am Vet Med Assoc 2024; 262:1-6. [PMID: 38041951 DOI: 10.2460/javma.23.07.0412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Trusting relationships between veterinary professionals and clients are important for the well-being of people and the ultimate health of their animals. Yet, microaggressions pose a threat to these relationships. Defined as slights or indignities wielded against people with marginalized identities, microaggressions inflict a unique form of harm that reaffirms negative stereotypes enmeshed in systems of racism, sexism, classism, and beyond. In this article, we explore how microaggressions work and how they are applicable in veterinary settings. We also offer initial suggestions for veterinary professionals and educators to better understand and counteract their damage in the profession.
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- Naomi W Nishi
- 1College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
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- 2Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
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- 3Department of Communication Studies, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
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- 4Department of Communication & Cinema, McDaniel College, Westminster, MD
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Neal SM, Greenberg MJ. Identifying policy alternatives to enable the virtual establishment of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. J Feline Med Surg 2024; 26:1098612X231224167. [PMID: 38478919 DOI: 10.1177/1098612x231224167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This research seeks to identify an existing policy stream around the establishment of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) through telemedicine to provide evidence of, and advance policy alternatives for, states and countries looking to allow this practice responsibly. This is seen as an important step for access to veterinary care, particularly for cats. METHODS The multiple streams policy framework requires identification of a centering event, problem stream, policy stream and politics stream in order to have the necessary conditions for policy change to occur. This research identifies that policy stream through thematic content analysis. State-level policies from across the entire USA that address the virtual establishment of a physician-patient relationship were analyzed to provide themes that could be applied to similar policies in veterinary medicine. RESULTS Ten key themes were identified and further organized into four high-order concepts through the thematic content analysis. Detailed accounting of the specific policy alternatives is provided in the supplementary materials. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE The themes and concepts presented provide evidence of a robust policy stream. This content analysis, and the supporting supplementary details, provide many options to guide states in the development of sound policies for the virtual establishment of a VCPR by drawing from the more matured field of human medicine.
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- Sue M Neal
- Department of Political Science, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR, USA
- Veterinary Care Accessibility Project, Rochester, MI, USA
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Warner GD. Bovine Lameness from the Ground up. Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract 2024; 40:81-109. [PMID: 37735006 DOI: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2023.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/23/2023] Open
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Lameness in bulls is a common problem seen by many veterinarians, and the cause can be difficult to determine. Understanding cattle lameness requires experience and complete knowledge of their structural anatomy and handling. This article reviews the common body regions that cause lameness in bulls and discusses their treatment. It also details hoof trimming as a way to manage lameness.
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- Gary D Warner
- Elgin Veterinary Hospital, 600 West Highway 290, Elgin, TX 78621, USA.
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Marks N. The Progressive Veterinary Practice. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 2024; 54:265-276. [PMID: 37951764 DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2023.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Veterinary practices must be forward-thinking to effectively serve today's pet owners and move into the future. The progressive practice considers every aspect of a pet owner's journey, from searching for a veterinarian to paying their invoice, and seeks ways to improve their experience. Many tools and methods can be used to reach these goals, while also improving efficiency and veterinary team well-being. Digital tools and artificial intelligence in particular provide significant advances that allow veterinary practices to better serve and build relationships with their clients and patients.
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- Natalie Marks
- MarksDVMConsulting, 3830 North Bell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618, USA.
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Pound L, Farrow M, O'Neill D, Deane DJ, Packer RMA. 'All I do is fight fires': Qualitative exploration of UK veterinarians' attitudes towards and experiences of pre-purchase consultations regarding brachycephalic dogs. Vet Rec 2024; 194:e3897. [PMID: 38379259 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.3897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Demand for brachycephalic dogs has dramatically increased over the past decade, despite growing evidence of strong associations between brachycephaly and severe, chronic disease. Positive post-purchase attitudes of owners towards brachycephalic dogs are highly intractable, facilitated by normalisation of breed-related disease and strong dog-owner bonds. Veterinarian-led pre-purchase consultations (PPCs) have been promoted as an opportunity to influence acquisition decisions regarding brachycephalic dogs. METHODS Using reflexive thematic analysis, this qualitative study investigated veterinarians' attitudes towards, and experiences of, engaging in PPCs for brachycephalic dogs. RESULTS Veterinarians described significant structural barriers, such as lack of time and staff, and perceptual barriers, such as perceived futility, negative outcomes of PPCs and public distrust in the profession, that combine to inhibit many veterinarians from offering or delivering brachycephalic PPCs. Some of these barriers are intractable at an individual-veterinarian level and lead to moral distress due to conflicts between veterinarians' responsibilities to animal welfare versus clients' and business needs, with resultant censorship of authentic views on brachycephalic ownership compromising professional integrity and autonomy. LIMITATIONS Wider views and/or experiences may exist outside of the sampled population. CONCLUSION Stronger veterinary leadership, including from the RCVS, BVA and veterinary corporates, is now urgently required to build profession-wide solutions that overcome the barriers identified to create public-facing consensus and innovative solutions to the 'brachycephalic crisis'.
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- Lauren Pound
- Clinical Science and Services, Royal Veterinary College, Hatfield, UK
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- Clinical Science and Services, Royal Veterinary College, Hatfield, UK
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- Pathobiology and Population Sciences, Royal Veterinary College, Hatfield, UK
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- Clinical Science and Services, Royal Veterinary College, Hatfield, UK
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BVA stands up for vets as competition regulator signals 'market investigation'. Vet Rec 2024; 194:277. [PMID: 38551261 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.4125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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BVA's officer team took to the airwaves in March, standing up for the veterinary profession as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published the findings of its initial review of the UK's vet services market for household pets and announced a consultation on its provisional decision to launch a formal 'market investigation'.
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Wilson DJ, Saraceni J, Roche SM, Pempek JA, Habing G, Proudfoot KL, Renaud DL. How can better calf care be realized on dairy farms? A qualitative interview study of veterinarians and farmers. J Dairy Sci 2024; 107:1694-1706. [PMID: 37769941 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2023-23703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Improving health and welfare outcomes for replacement and surplus dairy calves is important for the sustainability of the dairy industry. Dairy farmers and veterinarians hold expertise in calf management and have valuable perspectives on how to practically motivate improvements. The objective of this study was to determine strategies that could improve the care calves receive on dairy farms from the perspective of dairy farmers and their herd veterinarians. Two veterinary clinics specializing in dairy practice in British Columbia, Canada, and 21 of their client dairy farms participated in the project. Following a meeting in which calf colostrum management was discussed between farmers and their herd veterinarian, participant interviews were conducted. Separate interviews were conducted for the farmers (n = 27 farmers from 21 farms) and their herd veterinarians (n = 7, with 1 to 5 farms that each vet worked with enrolled in the study) using tailored semi-structured question guides. Interviews (n = 42) were transcribed and coded following inductive thematic analysis methodology. The themes identified included strategies for farmers, veterinarians, and calf buyers, as well as contexts that influenced the dairy farmers' internal motivation to provide good calf care. Results indicated that farmers could optimize their calf management through fostering engagement of calf care personnel or by enlisting technology. Veterinarians could provide support to farms by being actively involved in calf monitoring, assisting in developing operating protocols, and setting goals, and especially by using farm-specific data to guide their management recommendations. Calf buyers could communicate with and provide accountability to farmers and improve their purchasing strategies to encourage farms to raise more vigorous surplus calves. Farmers' personal values, social networks, and relationships with different dairy industry stakeholders influenced their concern about the standards of their calf care practices. These findings provide guidance on how dairy farmers could achieve or be prompted to achieve improvements in their calf care practices.
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- Devon J Wilson
- Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada, N1G 2W1.
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- Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada, N1G 2W1; ACER Consulting Ltd., Guelph, ON, Canada, N1G 5L3
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- Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210
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- Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210
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- Department of Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PE, Canada, C1A 4P3
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- Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada, N1G 2W1
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Richards S, Bailey KE, Scarborough R, Gilkerson JR, Browning GF, Hur B, Ierardo J, Awad M, Chay R, Hardefeldt LY. Cross-sectional evaluation of a large-scale antimicrobial stewardship trial in Australian companion animal practices. Vet Rec 2024; 194:e3268. [PMID: 37518680 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.3268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) are critically important for improving the appropriate use of antimicrobial agents in veterinary practice. METHODS One of three ASPs was implemented in 135 Australian general veterinary practices in 2018-2020. The ASP interventions and the perceived impact they had on antimicrobial prescribing were assessed by the veterinarians working in these veterinary practices. An online survey was distributed to all 520 veterinarians working in the trial practices and 267 responses were analysed. RESULTS Most veterinarians (174/267, 65%) thought they had an ASP at their clinic and most respondents who said that they were aware that they had an ASP at their clinic indicated that they had changed the way they prescribed antimicrobials because of the trial (125/170, 74%). Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines, the traffic light system for indicating antimicrobial importance, delayed prescribing and antimicrobial stewardship champions were reported to have had the biggest impact. LIMITATIONS All practices in the trial belong to a single corporate group, which may impact the external validity of these results when applied to general small animal practice. CONCLUSION Antimicrobial stewardship has a positive impact on antimicrobial prescribing in veterinary medicine and future interventions should focus on the implementation of the effective interventions identified in this study.
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- Suzanna Richards
- Asia-Pacific Centre for Animal Health, Melbourne Veterinary School, Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Peter Doherty Institute, National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship, Carlton, Victoria, Australia
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- Asia-Pacific Centre for Animal Health, Melbourne Veterinary School, Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Peter Doherty Institute, National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship, Carlton, Victoria, Australia
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- Asia-Pacific Centre for Animal Health, Melbourne Veterinary School, Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Peter Doherty Institute, National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship, Carlton, Victoria, Australia
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- Asia-Pacific Centre for Animal Health, Melbourne Veterinary School, Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Peter Doherty Institute, National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship, Carlton, Victoria, Australia
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- Asia-Pacific Centre for Animal Health, Melbourne Veterinary School, Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Peter Doherty Institute, National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship, Carlton, Victoria, Australia
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- Asia-Pacific Centre for Animal Health, Melbourne Veterinary School, Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Peter Doherty Institute, National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship, Carlton, Victoria, Australia
- School of Computing and Information Systems, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Greencross Pet Wellness Company, North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
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- Greencross Pet Wellness Company, North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
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- Greencross Pet Wellness Company, North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
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- Asia-Pacific Centre for Animal Health, Melbourne Veterinary School, Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Peter Doherty Institute, National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship, Carlton, Victoria, Australia
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Özen A, Yerlikaya Şaşmaz O, Çavuş Alan S. Opinions of Turkish veterinarians on the termination of unwanted pregnancies in dogs. Vet Rec 2024; 194:e3408. [PMID: 37729387 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.3408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND No time constraints exist in Turkish veterinary law regarding the termination of unwanted pregnancies in dogs. Having undergone limited ethical debate, opinions on this issue vary among veterinarians. This study aimed to determine appropriate indications accepted by veterinary practitioners for the termination of unwanted pregnancies in dogs and the cut-off point preferred by these professionals for performing this medical and surgical intervention. METHODS A qualitative methodology was used for the collection of the data. Interviews were conducted with 40 veterinarians (13 practitioners and 27 academics). RESULTS The main reasons for performing pregnancy termination were 'institutional obligations' and 'demand of the animal owner'. Meanwhile, the cut-off points for veterinarians were 'possibility of pregnancy', 'implantation/diagnosability/visibility', 'heartbeat' and 'viability'. LIMITATIONS The inclusion of ethics experts among the authors may have caused bias in the comments of the participants on ethical issues. CONCLUSION The fact that animals are legally relegated to the custody of humans not only adds a unique character to the veterinary ethical debate but also creates a comfort zone for veterinarians not willing to examine compelling ethical issues.
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- Abdullah Özen
- Department of History of Veterinary Medicine and Deontology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of History of Veterinary Medicine and Deontology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Fırat University, Elazig, Turkey
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Trzebiatowski L, Wehrend A. Use of sources of final-year veterinary students to answer clinical research questions. Tierarztl Prax Ausg K Kleintiere Heimtiere 2024; 52:25-29. [PMID: 38412955 DOI: 10.1055/a-2202-5037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Until now, sources used by final-year veterinary students to develop clinical questions have not yet been investigated. Thus, the aim of this study was to record the use of sources by final-year veterinary students. This data should assist with the improvement of future veterinary teaching and enable it to meet the needs of students and veterinarians. MATERIAL AND METHODS For this purpose, the use of sources by 172 students in the compulsory development of a clinical question was evaluated. RESULTS The most frequently cited sources were textbooks (37.7%), lecture notes (27.0%), websites (15.4%), professional articles (11.8%), scientific papers (7.8%), and, least frequently, the category of legal texts (0.3%). CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that students primarily use sources with which they are familiar from their studies. Educators should be aware of this and design their lecture materials accordingly. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Teaching students competence in the use of scientific literature is a task for teachers in the future.
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- Lukas Trzebiatowski
- Veterinary Clinic for Reproductive Medicine and Neonatology, Justus Liebig University, Giessen
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- Veterinary Clinic for Reproductive Medicine and Neonatology, Justus Liebig University, Giessen
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Spitznagel MB, Martin J, Updegraff J, Hillier A, Gober M. Assessment of owner perceptions of caregiver burden, veterinarian-client relationship and satisfaction with the provider in canine pruritus: An experimental vignette study. Vet Dermatol 2024; 35:81-91. [PMID: 38082471 DOI: 10.1111/vde.13225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Complicated treatments for skin disease are linked to owner-caregiver burden and poorer perception of the veterinarian-client relationship, regardless of disease severity. HYPOTHESES/OBJECTIVES Using experimental vignettes, we explored the impact on owner perception of the interaction of treatment complexity and skin disease outcomes. We hypothesised that: (i) vignette conditions involving injection therapy would result in lower burden, better veterinary-client relationship and greater satisfaction relative to multimodal therapy conditions; (ii) the vignette condition of injection therapy with a completely effective outcome would be superior to all other conditions; (iii) ineffective vignette conditions would be inferior to all other conditions; and (iv) the vignette condition injection with a mostly effective outcome would be similar or superior to the multimodal therapy with a completely effective outcome condition. PARTICIPANTS Three hundred and nine owners of pruritic dogs recruited from a general veterinary practice, pet-related podcast, or social media dog allergy group. MATERIALS AND METHODS Participants were presented with six counterbalanced online vignettes representing three levels of treatment effectiveness (Completely Effective, Mostly Effective, Ineffective) and two treatment regimens (Multimodal, Injection). Measurements of participant perceptions of caregiver burden, veterinarian-client relationship and satisfaction were recorded. RESULTS Injection with perfect outcome was superior to other conditions (p < 0.001). Conditions with poor effectiveness were inferior (p < 0.001). Comparison of Injection with a mostly effective outcome to Multimodal treatment with perfect outcome yielded small-to-medium effects of preference for the latter in veterinarian-client relationship and satisfaction (p < 0.01); no difference was observed for caregiver burden. When good effectiveness was assured, injection was preferred (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Owners preferred a Completely Effective outcome and were prepared to select the Injection regimen or Multimodal therapy to achieve this; Injection was preferred when effectiveness was assured.
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, USA
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Tremblay R. A role for registered veterinary technicians in food animal practice. Can Vet J 2024; 65:185-188. [PMID: 38304481 PMCID: PMC10783579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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- Robert Tremblay
- Dr. Tremblay, DVM, DVSc, Dip ACVIM (LAM), spent 40 years in professional life working in large animal veterinary medicine. For most of that time, his primary interest was food animal medicine
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Farrell S, Bagcigil AF, Chaintoutis SC, Firth C, Aydin FG, Hare C, Maaland M, Mateus A, Vale AP, Windahl U, Damborg P, Timofte D, Singleton D, Allerton F. A multinational survey of companion animal veterinary clinicians: How can antimicrobial stewardship guidelines be optimised for the target stakeholder? Vet J 2024; 303:106045. [PMID: 38000694 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2023.106045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Antimicrobial stewardship initiatives are widely regarded as a cornerstone for ameliorating the global health impact of antimicrobial resistance. Within companion animal health, such efforts have largely focused on development and dissemination of antimicrobial stewardship guidelines (ASGs). However, there have been few attempts to understand veterinarian attitudes towards and knowledge of ASGs or to determine how awareness regarding ASGs might best be increased. An online survey regarding ASGs was formulated for veterinarians who treat companion animals. The survey was distributed across 46 European and associated countries between 12 January and 30 June, 2022. In total, 2271 surveys were completed, with 64.9% of respondents (n = 1474) reporting awareness and usage of at least one ASG. Respondents from countries with greater awareness of ASGs tended to report more appropriate use of antimicrobials (Spearman's rank coefficient = 0.6084, P ≤ 0.001), with respondents from countries with country-specific ASGs tending to score highest across both awareness and appropriate use domains. Respondents prioritised guidance around antimicrobial choice (82.0%, n = 1863), duration of treatment (66.0%, n = 1499), and dosage (51.9%, n = 1179) for inclusion in future ASGs, with 78.0% (n = 1776) of respondents preferring ASGs to be integrated into their patient management system. Awareness of ASGs and their use in companion animal veterinary practice appears to be greater than previously reported, with respondents tending to report antimicrobial prescription decision making broadly in line with current clinical recommendations. However, further initiatives aimed at maximising accessibility to ASGs both within countries and individual veterinary practices are recommended.
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- S Farrell
- Department of Computer Science, Durham University, Durham, UK
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Diagnostic Laboratory, Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 11 Stavrou Voutyra str., Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Unit of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, University of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinaerplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Ankara University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, 06070 Altindag/Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0ES, UK
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- Department of Production Animal Clinical Sciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 4325 Sandnes, Norway
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- World Organisation for Animal Health, 12 Rue de Prony, 75017 Paris, France
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, UCD Belfield, Dublin, Ireland
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- Swedish National Veterinary Institute, 75189 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Stigbøjlen 4, 1870 Frederiksberg, Denmark
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- Department of Veterinary Anatomy Physiology and Pathology, Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Leahurst Campus, Neston CH64 7TE, UK
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- Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool, UK
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- Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, part of Linnaeus Veterinary Limited, Highlands Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 4NH, UK.
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Kogan LR, Rishniw M. Relief and mobile veterinary careers may offer a path towards improved quality of life. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2024; 262:209-215. [PMID: 37918118 DOI: 10.2460/javma.23.07.0422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Explore relief and mobile veterinarians' views and experiences related to their current job. In addition, examine reasons why these veterinarians opted to pursue careers in relief and mobile practice. SAMPLE Veterinary members of the Veterinary Information Network working as relief or mobile veterinarians. METHODS An electronic survey distributed via the Veterinary Information Network data collection portal from May 11, 2023, through May 30, 2023. RESULTS A total of 444 responses were collected (125 veterinarians in mobile practice and 240 relief veterinarians). Factors most commonly reported to have a strong effect on mobile or relief veterinarians' decision to leave their previous job included administration, hospital culture, leadership, feeling their voice was heard, and workplace schedule factors. The majority of mobile and relief practitioners reported feeling satisfied with their work-life balance (mobile, 78%; relief, 91%) as well as availability for children (mobile, 84%; relief, 84%) and other family members (mobile, 85%; relief, 87%). CLINICAL RELEVANCE The majority of mobile and relief practitioners who participated in this survey reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with managing their work and life, in their ability to be present and available for their children, and having opportunity to support and care for elderly family members and those with medical needs. As the field of veterinary medicine becomes increasingly feminized, schedule flexibility and work-life balance will likely increase in importance, making careers in nonpractice settings more desirable. Traditional brick-and-mortar clinics should note that dissatisfaction with administration and office/hospital culture might drive their employees to pursue other career avenues such as relief or mobile practice.
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- Lori R Kogan
- 1College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
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Favale TC, Pulliam DJ, Verma A, Hunt JA. Foundations for success: Professional Life Skills program advances veterinary education. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2024; 262:279. [PMID: 38244278 DOI: 10.2460/javma.23.12.0682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2024]
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O'Halloran C, Cerna P, Barnicoat R, Caney SM, Gunn-Moore DA. How and why pet cats are fed the way they are: a self-reported owner survey. J Feline Med Surg 2024; 26:1098612X231209894. [PMID: 38381461 DOI: 10.1177/1098612x231209894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This study used an owner-directed online questionnaire to collect data regarding their food and water provision for their pet cats. The survey was conducted in 2019. METHODS The anonymous online 30-question survey was available via vetprofessionals.com. RESULTS A total of 1172 cat owners fully completed the questionnaire. The respondents each owned a median of two cats (range 1-6). They reported being most strongly motivated to feed a particular ration because of palatability, observed and/or expected health benefits, or that the diet was/is perceived as 'natural'. The majority of owners (n = 946, 80.7%) fed their cats exclusively a commercially purchased complete wet food, dry kibble diet or mixture of both. Compared with a previous (unpublished) survey conducted by the same authors in 2013,1 there were substantial increases in the number of owners feeding therapeutic diets (26.6% vs 0.7%) and the inclusion of raw meat in cats' rations (15.6% vs 3.7%). The proportion of respondents providing at least one feeding station per cat was 83.1%, with significant use of enrichment feeding methods (29.1%). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Veterinarians need to be aware of changing trends in cat feeding to provide owners with appropriate support. Veterinary advice was frequently sought by owners and can be used as an opportunity to improve cat health and welfare, particularly in multi-cat households, but was not often influential to client decision making.
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- Conor O'Halloran
- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and the Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, UK
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and the Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, UK
- Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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- Vet Professionals Ltd, Midlothian Innovation Centre, Roslin, UK
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- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and the Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, UK
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Thielmann B, Pohl R, Böckelmann I. Physical stress and musculoskeletal complaints of veterinarians - A narrative review. Appl Ergon 2024; 115:104180. [PMID: 38008038 DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2023.104180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/28/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Veterinarians have high physical workloads. The aim of this narrative review is to evaluate the literature on typical physical workloads, such as lifting/carrying and forced position (during surgery) and predictors of injuries. The health complaints of veterinarians were also examined. METHODS Diverse databases were used. Prevalence rates of total workloads (also including surgery), health complaints, musculoskeletal discomfort, and predictors of injury, musculoskeletal disorders, and precaution awareness were examined. RESULTS Thirteen studies were included. The most prevalent injury was animal attacks (9%-84%). Working in large and mixed practice types were predictors of injuries or musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., shoulder, lower back, head/neck) compared to other types of practice. CONCLUSION The study findings presented here clearly show a high need for intervention to minimize and prevent occupational risks. Ergonomic working conditions and occupational safety training can reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
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- Beatrice Thielmann
- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Medical Faculty, Otto-von-Guericke-University, Leipziger Str. 44, (Building 20), 39120, Magdeburg, Germany.
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Medical Faculty, Otto-von-Guericke-University, Leipziger Str. 44, (Building 20), 39120, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational Medicine, Medical Faculty, Otto-von-Guericke-University, Leipziger Str. 44, (Building 20), 39120, Magdeburg, Germany
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Raineri RR, Shivley CB, Plummer PJ, Kreuder AJ. Assessing stakeholders' opinions on sharing antimicrobial susceptibility testing data from animals is key to developing a centralized database and dashboard tool. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2024; 262:216-225. [PMID: 37944260 DOI: 10.2460/javma.23.07.0426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To present, analyze, and discuss stakeholders' opinions regarding sharing antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) data from animals into a centralized database and dashboard tool that would collect, aggregate, store, and analyze this type of data from veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) across the country. SAMPLE 1 in-person focus group (9 participants), 9 virtual focus groups (49 participants), and online pre- and postmeeting surveys (76 and 35 participants, respectively). METHODS Focus groups and surveys were conducted to assess the opinions of veterinarians, producers, researchers, diagnosticians, and government officials. RESULTS A strong majority of stakeholders recognize AMR as a serious concern for both human and animal health and see several benefits in establishing a centralized AMR database; however, several concerns were raised associated with data confidentiality, security, curation, and harmonization. In the interest of alleviating those concerns, among other items, stakeholders suggested education and training of data users, providers, and the public in addition to assuring strong data confidentiality protections. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Stakeholder engagement is a critical component of all stages of development, implementation, and utilization of an AMR database and dashboard tool that could be used to inform antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary medicine. This assessment of stakeholders' needs and concerns can be used to help guide future recommendations for data legal protections as well as a data confidentiality and security framework. Maintaining open communication on data usage, storage, and security as well as involvement and education of data providers, users, and the public will remain key to enabling development of an AMR database and dashboard tool for domesticated animals.
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- Raissa R Raineri
- 1Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
- 2National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education, Ames, IA
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- 1Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
- 2National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education, Ames, IA
- 4Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
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- 1Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
- 2National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education, Ames, IA
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Sinmez CC, Şahin B. Dr. Sait Bilal Golem (1899-1955): Veterinarian and pioneer researcher of public health in Albania and Turkey. J Med Biogr 2024; 32:131-139. [PMID: 36380560 DOI: 10.1177/09677720221138326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Sait Bilal Golem is an Albanian veterinarian who graduated from the Military Veterinary School in 1920. Golem started his doctorate in microbiology at Alfort Veterinary School. In this process, he worked as an assistant to the world-renowned French microbiologist Dr Gaston Ramon at the Pasteur Institute. After his doctorate, he returned to Albania and established the Veterinary Affairs Organization and made significant contributions to its structuring in international standards. Dr Golem returned to Türkiye in 1926 and started working at the Central Institute of Hygiene. Dr Golem, together with physicians and veterinarians at this institute, diagnosed brucellosis in animals and humans with serological methods for the first time in Türkiye. Moreover, he isolated Newcastle virus from embryonated eggs for the first time and prepared Komarov type attenuated dry vaccine against this virus for the first time in Türkiye. He conducted the first research on the diagnosis of Q fever and prepared the first intradermal BCG vaccine in Türkiye. Through his studies for both public and animal health in Türkiye, he has contributed to the One Health concept with an understanding that transcends time.
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- Cagri Caglar Sinmez
- History of Veterinary Medicine and Deontology, Erciyes University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Vocational School of Health Services, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Osmaniye, Turkey
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Loeb J. RCVS works towards regulating vet practices. Vet Rec 2024; 194:59. [PMID: 38240440 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.3865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Bespoke training for dairy farmers and vets. Vet Rec 2024; 194:68. [PMID: 38240426 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.3874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Loeb J. Vets seek answers on XL bully ban. Vet Rec 2024; 194:4. [PMID: 38180207 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.3799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Quinney S. Quality assurance and maintaining trust in the Official Veterinarian system. Vet Rec 2024; 194:31-32. [PMID: 38180219 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.3821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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By assuring the quality of work carried out by official veterinarians and others, the APHA helps maintain confidence in the UK's standards of animal health, certification and disease surveillance - something that is vital for securing international trade. Sue Quinney, veterinary head of OV regulatory affairs for the APHA, explains more….
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Adrian Chiles has publicly apologised to vets after BVA challenged a recent 'offensive' and 'damaging' article in The Guardian accusing vets of 'upselling' and prioritising profit over animal health and welfare.
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