Ethics Review Panel

The Ethics Review Panel (ERP) is a subcommittee reporting to Standards Committee. The Panel's aim is to provide a mechanism for practice-based researchers, who may not normally have access to such through university or industry connections, to gain ethical review for their work.

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Role of the panel

The original trial for the Panel came about following a joint working party established by us and the British Veterinary Association, to assess the state of ethical review for practice-based research in the UK. The report of the working party indicated that an increasing amount of clinical research is being conducted by vets based in private practice who, unlike those based in veterinary schools and institutes, may not be so familiar with the regulations and best practice associated with research, particularly with reference to recognised veterinary practice and ethical review. One of the key recommendations of the report, therefore, was that we should establish a committee for ethical review of practice-based research.

Following the popularity of the trial, at its January 2019 meeting, RCVS Council unanimously approved the ERP as a permanent service provided by the RCVS in recognition of its value to the profession. Its remit has also been expanded to include consideration of equine and farm animal research proposals as well as applications relating to exotics, such as amphibia, tortoises, fish, caged aviary/birds and reptiles.

Following Council’s approval, the ERP, which is chaired by Professor Nicola Menzies-Gow, has hired additional members of the Panel to cover the full range of areas of practice as well as to ensure lay and veterinary nurse input.

Panel members

Miss Zoe Belshaw MRCVS
Dr Ariel Brunn MRCVS
Mrs Helen Cartlidge RVN
Dr Luisa De Risio FRCVS
Dr Juliet Duncan MRCVS
Dr Michael Frill MRCVS
Miss Carol Gray MRCVS
Dr Stefano Guido MRCVS
Dr Anita Guo MRCVS
Hayley Hall BA (Hons) (Lay member)
Dr David Killick FRCVS
Miss Natalie Knight BSc (Hons), MRes (Lay member)
Miss Alison Langridge RVN
Dr Jessica Martin BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, FHEA (Lay member)
Dr Nicola Menzies-Gow FRCVS (Chair)
Dr Rebecca Mouncey MRCVS
Mr Malcolm Ness FRCVS
Mrs Linzi Nuttall RVN
Miss Catherine Phillips RVN REVN HonAssoRCVS
Mrs Rebecca Rafferty LLB, LPC (Lay member)
Dr Nigel Taylor MRCVS

Submitting a research proposal

Guidelines for submitting a research proposal for ethical approval, along with an application form can be downloaded from the ERP documents section. The Panel will only consider prospective applications (that is, data collection has not commenced).

Queries

Queries regarding the ERP, its work and proposals for consideration should be directed to [email protected].

ERP approved applications

Cats

2023-013 Epidural catheter use in cats in a UK small animal private referral practice 2016-22
2023-014 Retrospective evaluation of causes of neutropenia in cats
2023-045 Peri-anaesthetic complications in cats undergoing MRI of the brain
2023-084 A cohort study assessing chronic pain and long-term quality of life in cats following SUB placement in the UK
2023-112 Evaluation of serum cobalamin concentration in a referral population of cats in the UK: a retrospective study
2023-117 Evaluation of the feline biliary tract with computed tomography: a description of normal anatomy and retrospective study evaluating imaging findings of chronic cholangiohepatitis on computed tomography
2023-118 Multicentre retrospective analysis of feline gall bladder mucocoeles: imaging findings and outcome

Cats and dogs

2023-020 Comparison of standard ocular care vs. contact lens placement for the prevention of corneal surface disease secondary to exposure in at-risk cats and dogs hospitalised in an intensive care unit
2023-022 Nursing perception of training level and confidence dealing with central lines in dogs and cats: a multicentre survey
2023-051 Facial Myokymia In Dogs And Cats: Clinical Presentation, Underlying Pathologies, Treatment And Outcome
2023-060 360-degree conjunctival grafting with and without additional xenologous grafting material for management of deep and perforating corneal ulceration and/or keratomalacia: a retrospective case series
2023-098 Understanding the rationale for metronidazole use in dogs and cats
2023-128 CT-guided Tru-Cut (R) nasal biopsies can result in a higher diagnostic rate in dogs and cats with nasal cavity mass lesions

Dogs

2023-005 Ventral midline preputial approach for cryptorchid orchidectomy in male dogs
2023-010 Orofacial dyskinesias in dogs: a case series
2023-015 Surgical techniques used in the management of Congenital Thoracic Vertebral Body Malformations in dogs across four referral centres and their complications and outcome
2023-017 Magnetic resonance image (MRI) pattern recognition in metabolic and degenerative encephalopathies
2023-018 Association between proteinuria and 30 day mortality in dogs with non-associative (primary) immune mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)
2023-019 Tibial plateau levelling osteotomy and tibial tuberosity transposition for treatment of cranial cruciate ligament disease with concomitant medial patellar luxation in small breed dogs
2023-023 Left atrial appendage velocities in healthy dogs and dogs with left atrial
enlargement
2023-028 Retrospective multicentric study on mast cell tumours in French bulldogs in the UK
2023-037 A clinical trial to ascertain whether administration of a trace element injection to calves entering a rearing unit from multiple sources of mixed health status, is associated with an improvement in health and performance of those calves
2023-038 Lower airway collapse in small-breed dogs and relationship with concurrent clinical variables
2023-052 Prevalence and risk factors for development of sleep disorders in dogs following peracute non-compressive spinal cord injuries
2023-054 The influence of postoperative radiographic examination in the management of immature patients treated for unilateral/unicondylar humeral condylar fracture
2023-055 Movora Canine 3rd Generation TATE Elbow Replacement- Phase II clinical trial
2023-064 A study to determine the effect of nutritional intervention on signs of pruritus in puppy and adult dogs with skin disease due to possible food and /or environmental allergies
2023-081 Neurological manifestation in dogs with acute leukaemia
2023-082 Flow cytometry expression in canine T cell lymphoma; presentation, prognosis and response to lomustine-based protocols used in the naïve setting
2023-083 A multicenter study measuring the prevalence of subclinical bacteriuria in dogs with Diabetes Mellitus
2023-104 Cumulative summation (CUSUM) to quantitively assess the learning curve for laryngeal sacculectomy, using endoscopic scissors guided by real time endoscopic imaging in an ex vivo canine 3D-printed model
2023-108 Prevalence and clinical characteristics of adverse reactions to potentiated
amoxicillin in dogs
2023-119 Short term outcomes in skeletally immature patients with diaphyseal tibial fractures stabilised with internal fixation versus external fixation
2023-123 Incidence of opportunistic infections in dogs receiving ciclosporin in a UK referral Clinic
2023-129 Outcomes following diamond burr debridement of spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects in 610 dogs

Equine

2023-002 Multicentre prospective study to evaluate the effect of the Prineoâ closure system on the incidence of surgical site infections in exploratory celiotomies
2023-040 Desmotomy of the proximal digital annular ligament of the equine hind limb
2023-080 An investigation into the beneficial effects of a feed supplement in preventing squamous gastric disease recurrence upon pharmacological treatment discontinuation in healthy active horses
2023-109 The use of walking exercise prior to acquisition of contrast tenogram radiographs to improve radiological identification of digital tendon sheath pathology

Farm

2023-011 Prevalence and risk factors for udder cleft dermatitis in UK dairy herds
2023-120 ImmunIGy: A Novel Pen-side Test for Checking Calf Immune Status, to increase the efficiency of beef production through supply chain feedback and improved management
2023-133 Cattle caesarean section - factors impacting cow and calf mortality in UK general practice

Other

2023-001 Resuscitation orders – perceptions, practices and preferences of vets and nurses in specialist led veterinary hospitals
2023-003 Prevalence of acute infectious and persistent breeding induced endometritis in UK Thoroughbred mares post cover
2023-004 Anaesthetist decision making during crisis situations: an analysis of post incident debriefing interviews
2023-046 Are veterinarians who train as surgeons more dextrous and spatially-aware than non-surgeons?
2023-053 A description of Functional Resonance Analysis Method applied to infused medication errors
2023-062 An audit to improve compliance with the World Health Organization hand hygiene recommendations using educational intervention
2023-071 Reference intervals for intraocular pressure measured by rebound tonometry in five vulture species
2023-097 Bacterial contamination of veterinary surgical microscopes in referral ophthalmology practice and a survey of cleaning protocols
2023-114 Symmetrical dimethylarginine as a diagnostic parameter in sea turtles
2023-116 Use of sodium hyaluronate subdermal injection for treatment of upper eyelid entropion in a rabbit: a case report
2023-132 The use of systemic antibiotics for prophylaxis in ophthalmic surgery – a practitioner survey of current protocols

Cats

2022-008 Outcomes in cats with colorectal large or intermediate cell lymphoma treated with mass resection and/or medical treatment
2022-020 Prospective evaluation of LA size and function in a population of apparently healthy cats
2022-025 Outcome of thermokeratoplasty for treatment of corneal ulcerations in dogs
2022-029 An up-to-date review of cases of feline hypoadrenocorticism diagnosed in referral centres in the UK and Europe
2022-058 Outcomes of surgically and conservatively managed thoracolumbosacral intervertebral disc herniation in cats
2022-067 Echocardiographic findings in Sphynx cats with and without the ALMS1 variant
2022-089 Observational Study of Hill’s Feline Neoplasia Support Diet
2022-132 Radiographic appearance of urethral tears in cats
2022-156 Unravelling the mystery: MRI of feline chronic biliary tract disease - a pilot study to develop and use MRI to image the biliary tract in the cat

Cats and dogs

2022-002 Retrospective analysis of neurological and cognitive dysfunction following traumatic brain injury in dogs and cats
2022-022 Prevalence and clinical relevance of hypercobalaminaemia in dogs and cats undergoing medical investigations at a UK veterinary referral hospital
2022-053 Effect of the administration of the non-ionic iodinated contrast agent iohexol in the urine specific gravity, dipstick, cytology and urine culture in dogs and cats. A prospective study
2022-084 Tracheal resection and anastomosis in dogs and cats: a 12-year (2009-2022) multi-centre retrospective study
2022-096 Survey about management of diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats
2022-148 Risk factors for the development of post-operative gastrointestinal dysfunction following abdominal surgery in small animals
2022-150 Evaluation of dental health in cats and dogs fed a variety of foods using owners and blinded veterinarians to do the dental scoring

Dogs

2022-005 Clinical outcome of Pugs and French Bulldogs with thoracolumbar spinal deformities treated with spinal stabilization using 3D printed patient specific drill guides
2022-009 Causes of hypoxia/hypoxaemia in dogs presented to referral - a retrospective study
2022-012 Reusable versus disposable drapes: does their use affect post-operative wound complication rates in routine surgeries?
2022-018 The utility of CSF analysis in achieving a final diagnosis in dogs presenting for pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO)
2022-019 Urethropexy for the treatment of urethral prolapse in dogs; A retrospective study
2022-023 Prevalence of respiratory signs in dogs with chronic gastroenteropathy
2022-024 Oestradiol-17b as a biomarker for uterine health in thoroughbred broodmares – A pilot study
2022-028 Incidence of post-operative fibrinous uveitis in dogs undergoing phacoemulsification: comparing pseudophakia to elective aphakia
2022-040 Evaluation of interdevice agreement between two thromboelastography assays (TEG5000 and TEG6s) in kaolin-activated canine whole blood samples: a prospective validation study
2022-041 Outcome following marsupialisation for the management of sublingual salivary mucoceles (ranulas)
2022-050 Meloxicam in combination with mitoxantrone or vinblastine as first-line treatment for urothelial cell carcinoma in dogs
2022-055 Dermoid sinuses of the head in 6 dogs
2022-063 Canine Jugular Foramen Syndrome due to intracranial lesions of the combined glossopharyngeal, vagus and accessory nerve roots diagnosed with computed tomography
2022-070 Retrospective evaluation of factors predisposing the formation of urate uroliths in patients diagnosed with congenital hepatic vascular anomalies
2022-080 CLINICAL PRESENTATION, DIAGNOSTIC FINDINGS AND OUTCOME IN JUVENILE DOGS WITH MENINGOENCEPHALITIS OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN (MUO)
2022-082 Para-aural abscessation following total ear canal ablation in dogs: association with the presence of epithelial remnants, diagnosis and management options
2022-083 DO SPECIALISTS AGREE ON THE OPTIMAL CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF CANINE ELBOW DYSPLASIA?
2022-086 Use of an MRI-safe thermal blanket to prevent hypothermia in anaesthetized dogs undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
2022-087 Comparison of the outcome of dogs undergoing hiatal hernia repair with and without use of a gastropexy: X cases (2012-2022)
2022-098 Prevalence of mineralisation between the tympanic bulla and hyoid bone in dogs with and without ear disease
2022-100 Evaluation of coagulation in dogs with non-associative immune-mediated polyarthritis using viscoelastic testing (VCM)
2022-101 Dimensions and location of the caudal lumbar and first sacral canine dorsal root ganglia (DRG) by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
2022-106 Sedative and cardiovascular effects of oral transmucosal acepromazine in healthy dogs
2022-113 Surgical treatment, prognosis and outcome of dogs treated for rectal plasmacytomas
2022-123 Case series antebrachial growth deformity and pancarpal arthrodesis using 3D printed guides and custom implants
2022-124 A novel, single-staged technique for preputial reconstruction following resection of malignant tumours in the dog
2022-127 Computed Tomographic characteristics of the craniomandibular osteopathy in dogs
2022-129 Intraoperative measurement of soft tissue tension in canine total hip arthroplasty
2022-131 Management, treatment, prognosis and long term outcome of dogs treated for scapulohumeral (shoulder) luxations
2022-135 A retrospective analysis of the dose:effect response of glycopyrrolate in the management of anaesthetic-related bradycardia in dog
2022-141 Coagulation status in dogs naturally infected with angiostrongylus vasorum assessed by VCM vet
2022-144 The use of endovascular gastrointestinal anastomosis (Endo-GIA) staplers to perform functional end-to-end intestinal anastomosis in cats and small dogs: a retrospective study
2022-151 Efficacy of total plasma exchange as first line treatment for non-associative immune mediated haemolytic anaemia – prospective study

Equine

2022-003 DO HONEY DRESSINGS REDUCE BACTERIAL COLONISATION OF SURGICAL INCISIONS FOLLOWING EXPLORATORY LAPAROTOMY FOR COLIC
2022-068 Effect of Colic Surgery on Plasma Ammonia Concentrations
2022-093 Management of horses with suspected large colon displacement (LCD)
2022-095 Biomarkers for placental health in Thoroughbred broodmares presenting with placentitis
2022-109 Reference ranges for urine specific gravity in foals
2022-120 Investigation of the sensitivity and specificity of neck radiographs for detection of pathology of the articular process joints of the neck
2022-122 Comparison of Oxychlorosene (CLEANTRAX®) solution and 2% Iodine Tincture Solution
2022-126 A study investigating the degree of intervertebral foramen narrowing and spinal nerve compression in normal horses

Farm

2022-013 Study of the factors affecting weight gain in preweaned calves
2022-134 A bulk milk bTB surveillance study with the Enferplex bTB Antibody Test in United Kingdom dairy herds
2022-153 The prevalence, biosecurity and management risks of coronavirus infections in ‘veal’ calf rearing farms in Europe- UK part

Other

2022-064 Small animal owners’ perceptions of veterinary attire in the United Kingdom
2022-069 In-Practice Determination of Tidal Volumes in Rabbits
2022-072 Schwartz Rounds in a UK Veterinary Practice: An evaluation
2022-088 Investigation of the impact of TeamSTEPPS (Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety) teamwork improvement concept on patient safety culture in veterinary practice- a pilot study
2022-090 A survey of sustainability policies and practices at veterinary centers in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland
2022-105 Establishment of the maximum volume of positive contrast medium that can be administered in psittacines without artificially dilate the proventriculum: a cadaveric study
2022-108 Utility of machine learning for the recognition of nasal pathology in dogs and cats
2022-111 Patterns of antibiotic purchasing by companion animal veterinary hospitals in Canada, United Kingdom and United States of America (2019 to 2021)
2022-112 A study into the factors affecting long-term antimicrobial administration from a veterinarian and owner perspective
2022-114 Antibiotic amnesty: understanding why owners may have leftover antibiotics and supporting their appropriate disposal
2022-037 Types of conditions and symptoms seen in the veterinary video telemedicine smartphone application Joii Petcare: a clinical audit
2022-039 Climate change and sustainable veterinary practice: An electronic survey of the attitudes and practices of practicing veterinary surgeons in the UK

Cats

2021-022 Evaluation of therapeutic use of tranexamic acid and aminocaproic acid in cats
2021-026 Comparison of Parks doppler and SunTech Vet20 oscillometric blood pressure measurement in cats
2021-036 Changes in Doppler ultrasonographic indirect blood pressure measurements in cats following hospital admission
2021-042 Prospective study investigating the prevalence of iatrogenic murmurs in a population of apparently healthy cats
2021-050 A retrospective analysis of urinoma in cats
2021-075 Cross sectional survey of canine idiopathic epilepsy management in primary care in the UK
2021-078 Monitoring blood levels of meloxicam used clinically for short, medium or long term anti-inflammatory effects (including pain relief) in cats (including those known to be suffering from concurrent pathologies and/or old-age) in order to identify safe and effective dose regimes for individual animals.
2021-092 Investigation of the efficacy of a lactobacillus strain on urinary oxalate excretion in stone-forming cats
2021-102 Preliminary findings of a multi-practice survey into diagnostic approach and prescribing habits of first opinion clinicians when presented with a case of uncomplicated canine acute diarrhoea (UCAD)
2021-105 Feline primary hyperaldosteronism; aetiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment. How can we improve diagnosis and treatment of this disease?

Cats and dogs

2021-001 Retrospective analysis of prevalence, clinical features, potential risk factors, and prognostic indicators for pyothorax in dogs and cats
2021-028 Prevalence of concurrent thoracic pathology identified with thoracic ultrasonography in dogs and cats referred for abdominal ultrasonography
2021-030 Antibiotic therapy in dogs and cats in general practice in the UK prior to referral
2021-044 The UK veterinary peripheral intravenous catheter study: risk factors for catheter related complications and effect of care bundle implementation on catheter associated complications
2021-048 Diagnostic accuracy of a point-of-care (POC) cardiac troponin-I assay (i-Stat) for clinical applications in canine and feline cardiology

Dogs

2021-002 Comparison of Trochleoplasty and a Prosthetic Trochlear Ridge for treatment of Medial Patellar Luxation in Dogs
2021-003 Assessment of the likelihood of hypothyroidism in dogs diagnosed with and treated for hypothyroidism at primary care practices
2021-006 Modified Brachycephalic Risk (m–BRISK) score
2021-012 A pilot study to assess the effect of Total Ear Canal Ablation and Lateral Bulla Osteotomy (TECA-LBO) in dogs with chronic otitis externa on patient and owner Quality of Life (QoL)
2021-016 Collagen crosslinking with riboflavin for treatment of canine infectious keratitis
2021-020 Influence of preanesthetic medications on immediate postoperative gastrointestinal complication in brachycephalic undergoing surgery
2021-021 Long-term outcome of dogs diagnosed with masticatory muscle myositis
2021-023 Palatability enhancement of bowel preparation solutions in dogs
2021-024 Efficacy of autologous mesenchymal stromal cell treatment for chronic degenerative musculoskeletal conditions in dogs: A retrospective study
2021-029 Zoledronate pre-treatment and the incidence and severity of post-operative hypocalcemia in dogs with primary hyperparathyroidism undergoing parathyroidectomy
2021-033 Speed of onset, distribution and recurrence rate of intervertebral disc disease in French Bulldogs vs Dachshunds
2021-034 Comparison of the effects of propofol and alfaxalone on the electrocardiogram (ECG) in dogs
2021-039 Evaluation of fasting bile acids in dogs with sepsis
2021-041 Attitudes and current practices regarding prescribing drugs to animals that could potentially be abused by owners
2021-045 Complications and outcomes of dogs undergoing surgery for intramural ureteral ectopia via a minimally invasive endoscopic guided scissor correction
2021-046 A prospective analysis of the diagnostic utility of cerebrospinal fluid preserved by 10% buffered formalin and EDTA in dogs
2021-047 Proximal ulnar osteotomy as a treatment for humeral intracondylar fissure in Spaniel breed dogs
2021-049 Evaluation of a rapid manual technique for estimation of neutrophil count in dogs prior to administration of chemotherapy
2021-053 Oral Diagnostic test for canine gum disease
2021-066 Effect of fixation method on postoperative complication rates after surgical stabilization of medial humeral condylar fractures in dogs
2021-067 Evaluation of hemostasis in canine steroid responsive meningitis-arteritis using Viscoelastic Coagulation Monitor Vet (VCM-V)
2021-070 Post-operative neuropraxia in dogs undergoing TPLO
2021-072 Clinical presentation, diagnostic findings and outcome of dogs undergoing surgical resection for intracranial meningioma
2021-077 Serum alkaline phosphatase activity and its ability to predict the incidence and severity of post-operative hypocalcemia in dogs undergoing treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism
2021-081 Estimating acceptable Non-InFerioriTY margins for antibiotic stewardship interventions using discrete Choice exPErimenTS (NIFTY PETS)
2021-085 Recurrence rates in canine aural cholesteatoma
2021-086 Sino-nasal Aspergillosis in dogs: a multi-centre retrospective study of management approach and outcome in the UK (2011-2021)
2021-087 Assessing tear film lipid layer alterations and meibomian gland morphology in canine patients following cryoepilation for distichiasis
2021-104 Retrospective study into the clinical management and outcomes of canine soft tie

Equine

2021-007 Examination of equine urine by Liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry in order to determine the prevalence of mycotoxin ingestion in horses with and without liver disease
2021-010 Determination of normal symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) values in blood of healthy neonatal foals
2021-011 Observational study on nasal shedding of EHV-1 and EHV-4 in horses admitted to an equine referral hospital
2021-057 The effect of Buscopan® (Hyoscine butylbromide) on equine small intestinal motility assessed by transcutaneous ultrasonography
2021-080 An on-line survey of equine parasite control practices undertaken by horse owners and studs in the UK
2021-084 Horse owner perceptions of Equine Veterinary Nurse roles
2021-091 Effect of multiple applications of Manuka Honey applied topically to surgical colic incisions
2021-094 Determination of normal symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) values in blood of healthy adult horses

Farm

2021-074 Clinical trial to ascertain whether administration of Mycoplasma Bovis vaccine to calves entering a rearing unit from multiple sources of mixed health status, leads to improved performance and health
2021-096 A study to determine the prevalence and herd-level risk factors of Bovine Coronavirus (BCoV) in dairy cattle in Europe

Other

2021-025 Prospective randomised controlled pilot study evaluating frequency of closed-loop communication (CLC) when lead resuscitator is blindfolded during cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) simulations
2021-051 Multi-centre prospective evaluation of in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed in avian patients using Utstein-style reporting guidelines
2021-061 Ultrasonographic evaluation and measurements of pelvic limb tendons in Lanner Falcons and Yellow-Billed Kites
2021-076 Time intervals between recording of physiological variables using handwritten and mobile app-based anaesthetic records
2021-083 A randomized controlled trial evaluating the impact of an animated film about antimicrobial stewardship on owner attitudes towards antimicrobial use
2021-089 Risk tolerance among veterinary anaesthetists: a survey study
2021-095 ‘Burnout’ and areas of work-life imbalance in Veterinary Anaesthesiologists
2021-111 Factors affecting capacity for training student veterinary nurses in practice since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic
2021-103 Association between serum calcium and magnesium in psittacines

Cats

2020-029 Stabilisation of talocalcaneal luxation with a two hole 1.0mm compression plate in four cats
2020-053 Optimisation of scores generated by an online feline health – related quality of life (HRQL) instrument to improve its interpretation
2020-055 Prediction of broiler diseases using machine learning techniques on routine broiler house data

Cats and dogs

2020-042 Comparison of corneal culture results with Copan E-Swab® vs. Amies charcoal medium swabs in small animal veterinary patients with suspected infectious keratitis
2020-043 Prognostic value of neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio in patients entering the ICU
2020-057 Clinical audit of remote consultations and POM-V prescriptions via a dedicated veterinary video telemedicine smartphone application

Dogs

2020-005 Clinical outcomes for pancarpal arthrodesis (PCA) using orthogonal plating without casting in 17 dogs
2020-007 Noninvasive assessment of abdominal distension during laparoscopic procedures in dogs: 40 cases
2020-011 Validation of novel cell salvage device with canine blood and evaluation efficacy of swab washing comparing two techniques. An ex vivo study
2020-013 Repair of lateral humeral condylar fractures in skeletally mature dogs using three different epicondylar plates
2020-014 RCVS Knowledge Canine Cruciate Registry
2020-017 Urine cortisol:creatinine ratio and low-dose dexamethasone suppressed 24- hour urine cortisol:creatinine ratio in dogs with ‘Atypical Hyperadrenocorticism’
2020-027 Single limb enlargement/swelling in dogs: a retrospective study
2020-031 Operator variability of refractometric measurement of plasma total solids
2020-033 Hypoparathyroidism; what have we learnt in 20 years?
2020-034 A Blinded, Randomised Placebo Control Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Oral Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid in the Medical Management of Dogs with Congenital Portosystemic Shunts
2020-041 Effects of trazodone on anaesthetic induction dose of propofol using target-controlled infusion (TCI) in dogs undergoing elective surgery
2020-045 Orthogonal plating for pancarpal arthrodesis in dogs
2020-050 Do our dogs sleep enough?
2020-051 High- and low field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) T1-weighted (T1w) lentiform nucleus hyperintensity and index in canine patients diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy: a retrospective study
2020-052 Retrospective study of T-cell leukaemia/lymphoma (large granular lymphocytes variant) in dogs associated with suspected immune-mediated cytopenia in absence of peripheral lymphocytosis mimicking Felty’s syndrome in humans
2020-054 Use of spinal reflexes as an early indicator of epidural success in anaesthetized dogs
2020-062 Brachycephalic Ocular Syndrome – Evaluation of Clinical Findings and a Prospective Assessment of Two Surgical Treatments

Equine

2020-026 Application of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram to horses competing at British Eventing, Pre-Novice and Novice events: correlation with performance
2020-060 Online survey to assess equine anaesthetic emergency/complications preparedness in UK practices

Farm

2020-040 Recognising and treating pain in lame dairy cows: a whole team approach
2020-049 Alternatives to traditional blood sampling to monitor PRRSv circulation at farrowing

Other

2020-025 Communication in Anaesthesia: how useful are comparisons with human anaesthesia?

Cats

2019-050 A comparison of resistive polymer versus forced-air warming for the management of perioperative hypothermia in anaesthetised cats

Cats and dogs

2019-012 Long-term home monitoring of tri-axial accelerometry in dogs and cats suffering from idiopathic epilepsy: an exploratory study on its potential value for detection of motor seizure activity
2019-043 3D culture of uveal melanocytes

Dogs

2019-003 Prognostic factors and survival times of dogs with portal hypertension secondary to primary hepatobiliary disease compared to dogs with liver disease without evidence of portal hypertension
2019-004 Visual assessment of residual neuromuscular blockade using train-of-four and double burst stimulation in anaesthetised dogs
2019-006 Histopathological features and molecular characterisation of anal sac gland adenocarcinoma and their relation with tumour progression
2019-007 The influence of delay in fixation on mitotic activity, the expression of Ki-67 and the percentage of S-phase cells in histopathology sections of canine mast cell tumours and canine soft tissue sarcoma
2019-009 Do dogs undergoing laparoscopic ovariectomy need to be mechanically ventilated?
2019-021 Lymphoplasmacytic cholecystitis and abdominal pain: typical findings in 16 dogs with immobile gallbladder sludge/ A circadian pattern of inappetence in dogs with immobile gallbladder sludge: a potential indicator of abdominal pain
2019-022 Analgesic effect of palmitoylethanolamide in dogs undergoing hemilaminectomy for the treatment of intervertebral disc extrusion
2019-027 A randomized controlled prospective study to investigate the effects of subcutaneous sutures on wound healing following elective feline ovariohysterectomy (spay)
2019-028 Multi-centre retrospective study describing the characteristics and outcome of dogs with insulinoma
2019-029 Prophylactic use of a lidocaine infusion in anaesthetised dogs during balloon valvuloplasty for pulmonic stenosis
2019-036 Corneal sensitivity in dogs following surgical intervention for ocular disease
2019-037 Diagnostic imaging findings in a referral population of dogs diagnosed with immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia
2019-042 Brain magnetic resonance imaging findings in dog with late onset of seizure after Porto systemic shunt ligation
2019-047 Prophylactic postoperative antibiotics after TPLO surgery: a prospective and randomized study
2019-058 Rate of histologically clean margins following planned marginal excision of soft tissue sarcomas and mast cell tumours with intent for radiotherapy
2019-059 Increase risk of cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy in Hungarian Vizsla
2019-060 To determine why gundogs are retired from work
2019-062 Simple technique to control severe haemorrhage during tibial plateau levelling osteotomy; cadaveric experimental study and clinical application
2019-063 Relationship between serum iron and platelet parameters in patients with iron deficiency anaemia
2019-066 Faecal microbiota in dogs with immune-mediated brain disease from the United Kingdom
2019-070 Submucosal resection via a trans-anal approach for treatment of rectal tumours – a multicentric study
2019-071 Retrospective study of canine protein losing enteropathy outcomes
2019-074 Use of tracheal ultrasound to optimise endotracheal tube selection in dogs

Equine

2019-031 Comparison of three restricted grazing practices for equine bodyweight management during UK growing season
2019-048 Assessment of the effect of a nutritional supplement on the hind gut biome of racing Thoroughbreds using a clinical trial design
2019-051 An investigation of the usefulness of ultrasonic equipment to measure and determine the location of the pedal bone in relation to the exterior of the hoof capsule in horses

Farm

2019-019 Comparison of the antibiotic mastitis tube Albiotic® (Huvepharma, Belgium) versus currently used treatments for clinical mastitis in cows on dairy farms with poor cure rates: a randomised controlled non-inferiority trial
2019-073 Current practices employed by sheep farmers using anthelmintics in the South West of England

Other

2019-024 Safety and Efficacy of Cox-inhibitor Meloxicam in Theraphosid Spider Species
2019-032 Veterinary Education Gifting Programme
2019-067 Training satisfaction and welfare among Veterinary Anaesthesia Residents: is it time to ask and listen?
2019-002 To establish and maintain a biobank of biological material from tumour patients for the purposes of future research, including molecular analysis

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