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Amelia R. Woolums - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Bovine viral diarrhea virus: An updated American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine consensus statement with focus on virus biology, hosts, immunosuppression, and vaccination
Journal of veterinary internal medicine, 2020Co-Authors: Paul H. Walz, Manuel F. Chamorro, Shollie M. Falkenberg, Thomas Passler, Frank Van Der Meer, Amelia R. WoolumsAbstract:Control of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) in cattle populations across most of the world has remained elusive in spite of advances in knowledge about this viral pathogen. A central feature of virus perseverance in cattle herds is the unique mechanism of persistent infection. Managing BVDV infection in herds involves controlling persistently infected carrier animals using a multidimensional approach of vaccination, biosecurity, and identification of BVDV reservoirs. A decade has passed since the original American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine consensus statement on BVDV. While much has remained the same with respect to clinical signs of disease, pathogenesis of infection including persistent infection, and diagnosis, scientific articles published since 2010 have led to a greater understanding of difficulties associated with control of BVDV. This consensus statement update on BVDV presents greater focus on topics currently relevant to the biology and control of this viral pathogen of cattle, including changes in virus subpopulations, infection in heterologous hosts, immunosuppression, and vaccination.
C R Sweeney - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage in horses american college of Veterinary Internal Medicine consensus statement
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2015Co-Authors: K W Hinchcliff, Laurent L Couetil, Peter Knight, Paul S Morley, N E Robinson, C R Sweeney, E Van ErckAbstract:Background Published studies of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH), when assessed individually, often provide equivocal or conflicting results. Systematic reviews aggregate evidence from individual studies to provide a global assessment of the quality of evidence and to inform recommendations. Objectives Evaluate evidence to determine: if EIPH adversely affects the health, welfare or both of horses; if EIPH affects the athletic capacity of horses; the efficacy of prophylactic interventions for EIPH; and if furosemide affects the athletic capacity of horses. Animals None. Materials and Methods Systematic review. A panel of 7 experts was formed to assess evidence in the peer reviewed literature addressing each of the 4 objectives. Methodology followed that of the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE). Publications were assessed for quality of evidence by working groups of the panel, and a summary of findings was presented in tables. Recommendations were based on quality of evidence and were determined by a vote of the panel. Results Much of the evidence was of low to very low quality. Experimental studies frequently lacked adequate statistical power. There was moderate to high quality evidence that EIPH is progressive, is associated with lung lesions, that it adversely affects racing performance, that severe EIPH (Grade 4) is associated with a shorter career duration, that furosemide is efficacious in decreasing the incidence and severity of EIPH, and that administration of furosemide is associated with superior race performance. Conclusions and clinical significance Strong recommendation that EIPH be considered a disease and a weak recommendation for use of furosemide in management of racehorses with EIPH.
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streptococcus equi infections in horses guidelines for treatment control and prevention of strangles
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2005Co-Authors: C R Sweeney, John F Timoney, Richard J Newton, Melissa T HinesAbstract:Consensus Statements of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) provide veterinarians with guidelines regarding the pathophysiology, diagnosis, or treatment of animal diseases. The foundation of the Consensus Statement is evidence-based Medicine, but if such evidence is conflicting or lacking the panel provides interpretive recommendations based on their collective expertise. The Consensus Statement is intended to be a guide for veterinarians, but it is not a statement of standard of care or a substitute for clinical judgment. Topics of statements and panel members to draft the statements are selected by the Board of Regents with input from the general membership. A draft is prepared and input from Diplomates is solicited at the Forum and via the ACVIM Web site and incorporated in a final version. This Consensus Statement was approved by the Board of Regents of the ACVIM before publication.
Delmar R. Finco - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Relationship of lower urinary tract signs to seropositivity for feline immunodeficiency virus in cats.
Journal of veterinary internal medicine, 1996Co-Authors: Jeanne A. Barsanti, John Brown, Amanda Marks, Lynn Reece, Craig E. Greene, Delmar R. FincoAbstract:A group of 41 cats with signs of lower urinary tract disease was compared to a group of 41 cats without any history of disease for prevalence of seropositivity for feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). The group of healthy cats was similar in age and gender to the group of cats with signs of lower urinary tract disease. Three of the cats with lower urinary tract disease and one control cat were seropositive for FIV. This difference was not statistically significant. The most common cause of lower urinary tract signs was idiopathic. Only 7 cats had urinary tract infection, most associated with perineal urethrostomy or catheterization. Six of the cats with bacterial urinary tract infections were FIV negative. J Vet Intern Med 1996;10:34–38. Copyright © 1996 by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
Russell A. Willoughby - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The first 25 years of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
Journal of veterinary internal medicine, 1997Co-Authors: Russell A. WilloughbyAbstract:Summary In a brief period of 25 years the ACVIM has developed from an idea into one of the leading specialties in Veterinary Medicine. The varied training, experience, and backgrounds of the specialists who designed the College were the necessary basis from which high but attainable standards were established. The continued involvement and interactions of the diplomates with organized Veterinary Medicine, species and client groups, allied specialty groups, and research organizations have enabled the College to remain at the cutting edge of the clinical sciences. The contacts that undergraduate Veterinary students have with diplomates in Veterinary teaching hospitals, along with attendance at the ACVIM Forum and the Journal, encourage many to undertake careers in one of the specialties of the College. The collegial atmosphere within the ACVIM that began in its formative years is a hallmark of the College. That atmosphere continues to be fostered by acquaintances that interns and residents establish during their training programs, during examinations, and while presenting and attending papers at the Forum. Many collaborative educational and research projects have emerged from these networks. In many cases, diplomates have decided to accept positions or pay visits because of these friendships. The ACVIM is a caring organization that treasures the creation of new knowledge and its ability to share that knowledge with its main public—the Veterinary profession and others responsible for the care of animals. May it always be so.
R S Pirie - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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clinical features and management of equine post operative ileus poi survey of diplomates of the american colleges of Veterinary Internal Medicine acvim Veterinary surgeons acvs and Veterinary emergency and critical care acvecc
Equine Veterinary Journal, 2016Co-Authors: Dominique Lefebvre, Neil Hudson, Yvonne Elce, Anthony T Blikslager, Thomas J Divers, Ian Handel, W H Tremaine, R S PirieAbstract:Summary Reasons for performing study A recent survey of European Colleges (European College of Equine Internal Medicine [ECEIM] and European College of Veterinary Surgeons [ECVS]) revealed the different strategies implemented by, and some of the challenges facing, European clinicians presented with cases of post operative ileus (POI). It was concluded that further comparative analysis of opinions, canvassed from additional colleges of equine Veterinary specialism worldwide, would provide valuable additional insight into current POI knowledge on a more global scale. Objectives To report and compare the current strategies favoured by American Veterinary specialists when managing POI in horses that underwent emergency colic surgery. Study design Cross-sectional survey. Methods Electronic invitations were sent to 814 Large Animal specialists, including 3 colleges: the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM), American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) and the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC). Results The response rate was 14% (115/814). The majority of respondents (68%) reported an estimated prevalence range of POI of 0–20%. The presence of reflux on nasogastric intubation was the main criterion used to define POI. A lesion involving the small intestine was considered the main risk factor for POI. Anti-inflammatory drugs, intravenous (i.v.) fluids and antimicrobial drugs were the primary strategies used when managing POI. Flunixin meglumine and i.v. lidocaine were the drugs most commonly used in the treatment of horses with POI. Supplementary management strategies targeted mainly the prevention of post operative adhesions, infection and inflammation. Conclusions There is a lack of consensus on the clinical definition of POI. Prospective and objective clinical assessment of the effectiveness of the different strategies contained within this and the European survey is necessary in order to identify a standardised approach to the management of equine POI.
