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May 2023 newsletter Hello, Vetaheader! Our monthly newsletter is here. First, we have a paper on the effectiveness of common disinfecting agents against isolates of Nannizziopsis guarroi. Nannizziopsis guarroi is a keratinophilic fungus, and an important cause of dermatomycosis in companion lizards. It was previously known as “yellow fungus disease”, but this terminology is outdated. […]

April 2023 newsletter Hello, Vetaheader! Our monthly newsletter is here. First, we have a paper on the effects of a single opioid (morphine, butorphanol, or tramadol) dose on GI motility in rabbits. Forty-four rabbits were used in the experiment, and were submitted to radiographic barium follow through and abdominal ultrasound exams before and after the opioids’

March 2023 newsletter Hello, Vetaheader! Our monthly newsletter is here. First, we have a paper describing a modified approach to neurologic examination of African pigmy hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris). Neurologic disease is common in this species, but little information is available regarding diagnosis and treatment. Also, it is a challenge to evaluate their nervous system due

February 2023 newsletter Hello, Vetaheader! Our monthly newsletter is here, and is all about birds. ? First, we have a study on the clinicopathologic findings of IV regional limb perfusion (RLP) of amikacin in chickens. Distal pelvic limb infections, in particular pododermatitis and septic arthritis, are common causes of morbidity and mortality in birds. These

January 2023 newsletter Hello, my dear Vetaheader! Happy 2023, and thank you for being with us for another year! Let’s get to this months’ papers, all about rabbits. ? First, we have a study on the effects of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) on the pneumoperitoneal volume, or the laparoscopic working space. If you are not familiar

December 2022 newsletter Hi there! I am back with news from the veterinary world, for our last newsletter of 2022. This time we have a thematic newsletter, all about avian analgesia! ? First, we have a study on the analgesic efficacy of tramadol compared with meloxicam in ducks (Cairina moschata domestica). While meloxicam is an

November 2022 newsletter Hi there! I am back with news from the veterinary world. This time we have a thematic newsletter, all about African pygmy hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) analgesia and sedation! ? First, we have a paper on the antinociceptive efficacy and safety of SC buprenorphine hy­drochloride administration. Twelve healthy adult hedgehogs were submitted to

October 2022 newsletter Hi there! I am back with news from the veterinary world. First, a paper on the pathology of wobbly hedgehog syndrome (WHS). This study describes the signalment, clinical signs, gross, microscopic, and ultrastructural lesions of WHS. The lesions were most severe in the cerebellum and medulla oblongata, as well as cervical and

September 2022 newsletter Hi there! I am back with news from the veterinary world. This month, it’s all about the birds!? First, a paper on the effectiveness of sedation after intranasal administration of midazolam and midazolam-butorphanol in cockatiels. The researchers tested adult cockatiels for sedation with midazolam (3 mg/kg), mid­azolam-butorphanol (3 mg/kg for each drug),

August 2022 newsletter Hi there! I am back with news from the veterinary world. This month, it’s all about ophthalmology! ? First, a paper on the comparison of conjunctival microflora in guinea pigs with and without signs of conjunctivitis. Eleven guinea pigs (22 eyes) with conjunctivitis and nine healthy guinea pigs (18 eyes) had samples collected