Audio Summary: Clinical audit of nonoperative anaesthesia time and surgical site infections of canine tibial plateau osteotomy procedures

In this audio summary, Amy Mann shares the findings of a clinical audit conducted alongside Ciara Barr, which investigated how to reduce nonoperative anaesthesia time for canine tibial plateau osteotomy (TPLO) procedures. Read the full Clinical Audit here.
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Audio Summary: Do opioids provide adequate analgesia for surgical coeliotomy in teleost fish?

In this audio summary, Shannen Schultz asks, for teleost fish undergoing surgical coeliotomy, do intramuscular exogenous opioids reduce perioperative pain, compared with no analgesia? Read the full Knowledge Summary here.
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Audio Summary: In sheep undergoing general anaesthesia does inclusion of medetomidine result in hypoxaemia?

In this audio summary, Rachael Gregson asks, in healthy adult female non-pregnant sheep undergoing general anaesthesia for research studies, does the inclusion of intravenous medetomidine as part of the anaesthetic protocol cause hypoxaemia? Read the full Knowledge Summary here.
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Audio Summary: Do passive range of motion exercises lead to quicker postsurgical recovery of canine IVDD?

In this audio summary, Alexander Wallace asks, in canine patients recovering from surgery for intervertebral disc disease, do passive range of motion exercises, compared to no intervention, lead to a shorter or faster rate of recovery? Read the full Knowledge Summary here.
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Audio Summary: Does treatment with clomipramine reduce cat psychogenic alopecia?

In this Audio Summary, Anne-Claude asks, in cats with psychogenic alopecia, is overgrooming reduced by the use of clomipramine compared to untreated cats? Read the full Knowledge Summary here.
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Audio Summary: In dogs with atopic skin disease, is lokivetmab more effective than oclacitinib in reducing the score of a recognised scoring system?

In this Audio Summary, Bonnie looks at whether lokivetmab is more effective than oclacitinib in reducing the Canine Atopic Dermatitis Lesion Index score (or some other recognised scoring system), in dogs with atopic skin disease. Read the full Knowledge Summary here. 
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Audio Summary: Heatstroke and brachycephalic dogs – is there an increased risk?

In this Audio Summary, Anna looks at whether dogs that are brachycephalic have an increased risk for developing heat-related illness compared to dogs that are not brachycephalics. Read the full Knowledge Summary here.
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Audio Summary: Comparing clinical outcomes of dogs suffering from degenerative lumbosacral stenosis upon surgical or nonsurgical treatment

In this Audio Summary, Kristy looks at whether surgical treatment is more effective than nonsurgical therapy in reducing lumbosacral pain and neurological dysfunction in dogs suffering from degenerative lumbosacral stenosis (DLSS). Read the full Knowledge Summary here.
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Audio Summary: ‘Don’t pee on that!’ Comparing environmental modification and medical management in cats with FIC

In this Audio Summary, Amelia looks at whether environmental modification is superior to medical management in the treatment of feline idiopathic cystitis. Read the full Knowledge Summary here.
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Reflections on lambing with Fiona Lovatt and Emily Gascoigne

Farm Vet Champions Clinical Lead, Fiona Lovatt speaks with Farm Vet Champion and Veterinary Surgeon, Emily Gascoigne about responsible antimicrobial use at lambing time. 
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