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Abstracts: Revisiting porcine circovirus disease diagnostic criteria in the current Porcine circovirus 2 epidemiological context

May 29, 2022April 29, 2022adminLeave a Comment

Current knowledge on porcine circovirus diseases (PCVD) caused by Porcine circovirus 2 (PCV-2) includes the subclinical infection (PCV-2-SI), systemic (PCV-2-SD) and reproductive (PCV-2-RD) diseases, and porcine dermatitis and nephropathy syndrome (PDNS). Criteria to establish the diagnosis of these conditions have not changed over the years; thus, the triad composed by clinical signs, lesions and viral detection in […]

Abstracts: Coevolution of relative brain size and life expectancy in parrots

May 23, 2022April 29, 2022adminLeave a Comment

Previous studies have demonstrated a correlation between longevity and brain size in a variety of taxa. Little research has been devoted to understanding this link in parrots; yet parrots are well-known for both their exceptionally long lives and cognitive complexity. We employed a large-scale comparative analysis that investigated the influence of brain size and life-history […]

Abstracts: A survey of calf rearing practices in the south-west region of Western Australia

May 16, 2022April 29, 2022adminLeave a Comment

Aims: To gather data on the calf management and rearing practices of a subset of dairy farmers in the south-west region of Western Australia. Methods: A 30-minute face-to-face survey was conducted with dairy cattle producers in the south-west region of Western Australia from April-June 2019 to determine pre-weaning calf rearing practices. Participation was voluntary, using a self-selected […]

Abstracts: Low and no-contact euthanasia

May 1, 2022April 29, 2022adminLeave a Comment

Background: During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many veterinary practices around the world have shifted to a low or no-contact consultation model to ensure the safety of their team members and clients, and comply with public health orders, while continuing to provide veterinary care.

Abstracts: Quality of Life measurement in dogs and cats

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022adminLeave a Comment

Quality of life (QoL) assessment in companion animals is an essential aspect of veterinary medicine that helps guide treatment decisions and ensures optimal animal welfare. Veterinarians and pet owners can use disease specific or generic QoL assessment tools to evaluate an individual animal’s QoL. The aim of this scoping review was to identify and assess […]