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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 8h

IM TXA peaked lower than IV but lasted longer, with greater overall drug exposure. Its slower onset may limit emergency use, but it could help with prehospital treatment when IV access isn't available. More research is needed before clinical use. Article: jav.ma/txa

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 8h

Weekly ponazuril at 30 mg/kg may help prevent deaths from Sarcocystis falcatula in kea and other susceptible psittacines, offering a practical option where keeping out host species isn't possible. Open access article: jav.ma/ponazuril

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 9h

In conscious toads, atropine and glycopyrrolate both raised heart rate. Glycopyrrolate lasted longer, but its effect was shorter under alfaxalone sedation. It's a step toward safer amphibian anesthesia, though more research is needed. 🐸 Open access article: jav.ma/sonorandesert

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Dogs with hepatic encephalopathy (HE) show a distinct serum metabolomic profile compared with dogs without HE, with key changes pointing to disrupted mitochondrial function. 🐾 Open access article: jav.ma/he3

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A normal-sized liver on CT doesn't rule out primary hypoplasia of the portal vein, so CT liver volumetry should be interpreted alongside body size, vascular imaging, clinical findings, and histopathology, especially when controls aren't well matched by body weight. 🐾 Open access article: jav.ma/phpv

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Intraoperative IV magnesium sulfate didn't significantly improve postoperative pain control or reduce inflammation in dogs undergoing IVDE surgery, though no adverse effects were reported. 🐾 Open access article: jav.ma/mgso4

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

GV20 administration may help achieve rapid early sedation in healthy cats, though early recovery should be closely monitored. Open access article: jav.ma/gv20

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Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) @avmajavma.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

JAVMA's impact factor rose from 1.8 to 2.3 and AJVR's climbed from 1.4 to 1.6 in the latest Journal Citation Reports. Thank you to the authors and readers who made this growth possible! 📈🐾 Hear more from Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Lisa Fortier: jav.ma/IF

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

For a second week in a row, our top trending article was "A survey of perianesthetic management of brachycephalic dogs identifies wide variation across United States veterinary practices despite well-documented risks": doi.org/10.2460/ajvr...

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Tendotonometry using a commercial myotonometer can provide objective, in vivo biomechanical data on the canine patellar tendon in sedated dogs weighing 13 to 52 kg, with no reported user challenges or adverse events. Open access article: jav.ma/tendonometry

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Evidence-based veterinary medicine is essential to the health of animals. Published controlled experimental studies influence avian clinicians more than adverse drug event case series, & experimental research is needed to confirm or challenge long-held dogmas in zoological medicine: jav.ma/adeces

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Furosemide was associated with about 2% body weight loss and a mild alkalinizing effect, including higher pH, strong ion difference, and HCO₃⁻ and lower Pco₂ from pre- to postexercise. After furosemide administration, horses also ran longer before fatiguing: jav.ma/hco3

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Melatonin had distinct effects on equine mesenchymal stem cells, preserving chondrogenic characteristics in some settings, promoting early osteogenic transition during transdifferentiation, and reducing proinflammatory mediator production. Open access article: jav.ma/emscs

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Transarterial embolization may be a useful treatment option for selected dogs with massive hepatocellular carcinoma. 🐕 Open access article: jav.ma/taehcc

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Orienting the needle bevel caudally during lumbosacral epidural injection did not limit cranial spread, though studies in live patients are needed before clinical recommendations change. 🐕 Open access article: jav.ma/epidural2

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Carbapenemase-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales are an emerging One Health threat, with outbreaks increasingly reported in veterinary hospitals and evidence of transmission between people and animals. Open access article: jav.ma/cpcre1

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Serum iodine concentration alone is not a reliable marker of thyroid disease in dogs. Open access article: jav.ma/iodine

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A macrolide plus rifampin remains the standard treatment for Rhodococcus equi infections in foals, but rising resistance to both drugs raises serious concerns about its long-term effectiveness. Open access article: jav.ma/requi3

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A recently published study in AJVR establishes a baseline for eye temperature under farm conditions, helping clinicians distinguish normal physiological variation from potential pathology when environmental context is taken into account. 🐄 Open access article: jav.ma/ocularinfrared

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Our top trending article last week was "A survey of perianesthetic management of brachycephalic dogs identifies wide variation across United States veterinary practices despite well-documented risks": doi.org/10.2460/ajvr...

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Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) @avmajavma.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Congratulations to our top reviewers! Your expertise and diligence in the peer review process are essential to maintaining the scientific integrity of veterinary research. Interested in joining our reviewer team? Learn more: avmajournals.avma.org/view/journal...

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

For clinicians treating white sturgeon, pectoral administration of danofloxacin may offer a therapeutic advantage, especially in acute cases where rapid drug distribution is critical. Open access article: jav.ma/danofloxacin

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Service dogs' distinct lifestyles may call for tailored veterinary monitoring and client communication, particularly around nutritional and musculoskeletal health. 🐕 Open access article: jav.ma/servicedog1 @dogagingproject.bsky.social

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Region-specific differences in peroxisomal-associated pathways may help explain why the right dorsal colon is especially susceptible to NSAID-induced injury, warranting further research into the underlying mechanisms and potential prevention strategies. Open access article: jav.ma/rdc

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Contrary to strong translational data from human and murine studies, adding dexamethasone does not prolong nerve block duration in horses. This highlights a clear interspecies difference, suggesting findings from other species don't necessarily translate to equids: jav.ma/perineural

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

For the most accurate circulating miRNA levels, serum should be separated immediately after collection (via centrifugation or a serum separator tube) and stored at room temperature for 24 to 36 hours before transferring to a −80°C freezer. Open access article: jav.ma/mirna1

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Hutch proximity can influence disease spread in calves, so management strategies like increasing spacing between hutches or isolating sick calves should be considered to reduce exposure. 🐄 Open access article: jav.ma/hutchcalves

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

When oral analgesics fail, epidural analgesia can offer effective relief for neuropathic pain. Open access article: jav.ma/epidural1 @cornellvet.bsky.social

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Surgical residents can perform effective intracorporeal suturing with knotless barbed suture using either endoscopic suturing devices or standard endoscopic needle drivers. Open access article: jav.ma/intracorporeal

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Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) @avmajavma.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Celebrating Peer Review Week 🎉 Behind every published study in #JAVMA and @ajvroa.bsky.social is a team of dedicated reviewers contributing their time and expertise to uphold the highest standards of scholarly publication. Thank you for your invaluable contributions.

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Our top trending #AJVR article last week was "Pet insurance uptake is associated with dog and owner demographics and health status based on The Dog Aging Project survey data"https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0065 @dogagingproject.bsky.social

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Endoscopic polypectomy offers a minimally invasive option for managing gastric polyps in dogs, achieving clinical resolution with low morbidity in select cases. 🐕 Open access article: jav.ma/polyps

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Electroejaculation showed no adverse effects on measured welfare indicators. Open access article: jav.ma/weekly @klabniklab.bsky.social

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Fibular integrity appears to have limited influence on torsional stability in canine tibial fractures, though it may still play a role in maintaining limb alignment and supporting fracture management. 🐕 Open access article: jav.ma/fibular

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In horses, tracheal diameter is influenced by both sex and asthma status. 🐎 Open access article: jav.ma/asthma1

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Prognostic indicators like ambulatory status and nociception should inform clinical decision-making, but should not be used in isolation, as recovery is possible even in more severely affected dogs. Open access article: jav.ma/ischemic

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Computer-assisted navigation can enhance safety during canine spinal procedures, particularly bicortical drilling. Improved accuracy across body sizes suggests navigation may be valuable in patients with narrow vertebral corridors and limited margin for error. Article: jav.ma/bodydrilling

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Ambient air quality should factor into disease risk assessment, preventive strategies, and client guidance. Increased awareness of PM2.5 and targeted adaptation strategies may meaningfully improve respiratory health outcomes in dairy calves. Open access article: jav.ma/pm25

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Regulatory reporting of carbapenem-resistant organisms remains uncommon, but respondents strongly endorsed a structured framework and emphasized the need for postdetection action planning. Coordinated planning could strengthen preparedness and protect human and animal health: jav.ma/cros

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A membrane-free regenerative approach offers a practical, tooth-preserving option for select small-breed dogs when conventional barrier-membrane placement is technically challenging. 🐕 Open access article: jav.ma/membranefree

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Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) @avmajavma.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

It's Peer Review Week! Reviewing a manuscript takes time & expertise. Reviewers play a critical role in the publication process, helping authors strengthen their work & driving excellence across the veterinary profession. Explore our information for reviewers: avmajournals.avma.org/view/journal...

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Seldinger technique achieves sinonasal clotrimazole filling comparable to traditional trephination, while being less invasive. Cream volume scales with patient weight. Feasibility may be more limited in small-breed patients or those with normal sinonasal anatomy: jav.ma/trephination

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Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) @avmajavma.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🔬 It's Peer Review Week! Peer review is the quality check behind every study in JAVMA and @ajvroa.bsky.social. It shapes the research that shapes your practice. Take a moment this week to think about why it matters to you as a reader or contributor. doi.org/10.2460/javm...

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Wildlife welfare during climate-driven disasters is a critical, underrecognized One Health issue that remains inconsistently integrated into emergency management systems. Open access article: jav.ma/wildlifewelfare

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Gastrointestinal helminths in free-ranging Mico melanurus were identified, providing baseline diagnostic and surveillance data for wild primates. Open access article: jav.ma/mico

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Breed-specific reference intervals for vertebral heart size and vertebral left atrial size were established across 8 canine breeds. Using breed-specific vertebral heart size values improves the accuracy of cardiac assessments in clinical practice. 🐕 Open access article: jav.ma/vhs8

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Computer-assisted surgical navigation improves surgical reproducibility, reduces radiation exposure, and advances innovation shared between veterinary and human surgery. Open access article: jav.ma/casn

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Modified-live Mycoplasmopsis bovis vaccination protected against virulent challenge by reducing lung pathology and clinical disease. Serology demonstrated robust anamnestic responses at day 119 post-revaccination, confirming durable immune activation. Open access article: jav.ma/mbovis

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Learn how Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine is committed to improving animal health through science that informs action: jav.ma/core

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American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) @ajvroa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Aged horses maintain electroretinography parameters and total retinal thickness similar to young horses. Clinically, reduced retinal function or retinal thinning should be considered pathologic, not a normal part of aging. Open access article: jav.ma/ergtrt

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