January 2010 The use of epidurals in cattle Beltman ME, Self I and Duane M , offer vets practical approaches to caudal epidural anaesthesia and epidural sedation for flank and other surgeries in ruminants December 2009 Equine corneal ulcers Natasha Mitchell offers an insight into equine corneal ulcers and gives practitioners advice on performing an examination November 2009 Production disease in Ireland:surveys of incidence and culling rates Strategies for recognition of cows at risk of production diseases and appropriate prevention systems should be a priority in addressing production, writes Martin Kavanagh. Here, he outlines a number of surveys that reflect the current national incidence rates of disease and the range of incidence across the number of respondents October 2009 Patterns of infection with BVD virus in laboratory submissions Ronan O’Neill, Betty Wilson, Carmel Regan, Emily Connaghan and Jean Mooney Virology Division, Central Veterinary Research Laboratory, Backweston Campus, Stacumny Lane, Celbridge, Co. Kildare September 2009 Reducing risk: biosecurity on dairy farms Riona Sayers, BSc, MAnSc, DipPM, MVB. Teagasc Dairy Production Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland August 2009 Investigation of acute colic in the adult horse Jill Bryan, Florent David, Vivienne Duggan University Veterinary Hospital, University College Dublin E-mail: jill.bryan@ucd.ie July 2009 Management of wounds in horses Clodagh Kearney, Luanne Hunt, Florien Jenner University Veterinary Hospital, University College Dublin June 2009 Implementing effective milk quality programmes Pamela Ruegg, DVM, MPVM University of Wisconsin Madison, WI, USA Mastitis is a significant animal health issue and the cause of economic loss to the dairy industry today. Pamela Ruegg looks at a number of mastitis control programmes May 2009 Ovine abortion: an overview Erin J Williams 1 and James O’Donovan 2 1 School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Sciences Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland 2 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Regional Veterianry Laboratory, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland Chlamydophila abortus and Toxoplasma gondii are the two leading causes of ovine abortion in Ireland, resulting in substantial losses to the sheep industry and posing a threat to human health. Surveillance and rapid reliable diagnosis of C. abortus or T. gondii infection is critical so that control measures may be put in place. This article provides an overview of the transmissions and pathogenesis of these infections, and examines the emerging diagnostic techniques currently being developed April 2009 Developing active dairy herd management in practice Chris Watson MA, VetMB, MRCVS demonstrates a system for managing dairy in an active and continuous on-going cycle for the committed cattle practitioner March 2009 The end of the identity crisis? Advances in biometric markers for animal identification Gonzales Barron U, Butler F, McDonnell K and Ward S Biosystems Engineering, UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 February 2009 An update on calf diarrhoea – part 2: Prevention Ingrid Lorenz UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 E-mail: Ingrid.Lorenz@ucd.ie January 2009 An update on calf diarrhoea Part 1: Pathophysiology and treatment Ingrid Lorenz UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4 E-mail: ingrid.lorenz@ucd.ie December 2008 Duty of care Equine veterinary surgeon Liam Kearns MVB MRCVS, of the Three Counties Equine Hospital, Gloucestershire, examines the role of a duty vet at equine competitions. November 2008 Safe handling of large animals: Part II Temple Grandin, Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, has over 30 years of experience in handling large animals. In the second of two articles, Dr Grandin continues her review of current research alongside findings from her own extensive practical experience. October 2008 Safe handling of large animals: Part I Temple Grandin, Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, has over 30 years of experience in handling large animals. In a two-part report, she presents research findings on the subject, combined with her own extensive practical experience with handling large animals on farms, at zoos and in slaughter plants throughout the United States, Canada, and other countries. September 2008 Working with organic farm clients to protect animal health Organic Advisor Eveline Gill looks at what input veterinary practitioners can have in helping their farm clients enter the world of organic farming. August 2008 An investigation into bluetongue Veterinary Ireland has recently held further discussions with representatives of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, in relation to the threat of bluetongue being introduced to Ireland. During the summer months, when the risk is higher, it is important the veterinary practitioners pay particular attention to the clinical signs of the disease. The Department has now updated it’s Bluetongue Information Leaflet for Veterinary Practitioners and the content of this article has been drawn from it for the information of IVJ readers. July 2008 The role of ultrasonography as an adjunct to clinical examination in sheep practice Phil Scott, Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush, Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9RG, Scotland, UK June 2008 Reproductive management of dairy cows: A review (part II) Michael G Diskin, Animal Production Research Centre, Teagasc, Mellows Campus, Athenry, Co. Galway In the second of two articles on the the role of management factors in herd reproductive performance, the importance of conception rate failure is reviewed. May 2008 Reproductive management of dairy cows: A review (part I) Michael G. Diskin, Animal Production Research Centre, Teagasc, Mellows Campus, Athenry, Co. Galway In the first of two articles on the the role of management factors in herd reproductive performance, the importance of early resumption of ovulation and excellent oestrous detection efficiency are reviewed. April 2008 The role of ultrasonography as an adjunct to clinical examination in cattle practice Phil Scott, Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Veterinary Field Station, Easter Bush, Roslin, Midlothian EH25 9RG, Scotland, UK March 2008 Uterine disease in dairy cows: Classification, diagnosis and key roles for veterinarians Aspinas Chapwanya, Comparative Immunology Group, School of Biochemistry and Immunology, Trinity College, Dublin 2 February 2008 Exotic viral diseases and the current threat to the Irish equine population Vivienne Duggan MVB DACVIM PhD DECEIMEquine Medicine Team, University Veterinary Hospital, School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland January 2008 Tracking zoonotic pathogens from farm to fork Geraldine Duffy, Head of Food Safety Department, Teagasc, Ashtown, Dublin 15. December 2007 Stunting in cattle on three farms associated with calfhood disease John P. Moriarty1, Donal P. Toolan1, Michael J. Casey2, James Barry1 and James G. McLaughlin3 November 2007 The tuberculin test - A safe means to test a cattle population for bovine tuberculosis Margaret Good1, Isabella Higgins2 and Peter Maher1.1 Department of Agriculture & Food, Kildare St., Dublin 2.2 Centre for Veterinary Epidemiology and Risk Analysis, School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4. October 2007 Fluke: A burgeoning problem After a warm and very wet summer, Susan McKay says it’s time to look again at liver fluke control. September 2007 The decline in dairy herd fertility – challenges for the veterinary profession In the last of our series looking at fertility in Irish dairy herds, Teagasc veterinary researcher Dr John F. Mee, Teagasc, Moorepark Dairy Production Research Centre, Fermoy, Co. Cork, examines the role of the practitioner. August 2007 An introduction to practice-based veterinary clinical research Dr Peter D. Cockcroft1 and Dr Mark A Holmes21 Cambridge Expert VETS, 14 Chapmans Drive , Cambourne, Cambridge CB23 6AD, UK2 Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge CB3 0ES, UK July 2007 Improving bovine fertility: look again at ultrasonography Giovanni Gnemmi, European Veterinary Specialist in Bovine Health ManagementVia Cadolini 9, Fr. Cuzzago, 28803 Premosello Chiovenda, Italy June 2007 Improving dairy herd fertility through genetic selection Dr Francis Kearney, Irish Cattle Breeding Federation, Highfield House, Shinagh, Bandon, Co. Cork. In a continuation of our series looking at fertility in the dairy herd, ICBF geneticist Dr Francis Kearney looks at the role of breeding programmes and genetic selection. May 2007 Nutrition and fertility in dairy cows F.J. Mulligan1, L. O’Grady1, V.P. Gath1, D.A., Rice2 and M.L. Doherty1 1School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary MedicineUniversity College, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland 2Nutrition Services International, Randalstown, Co. Antrim, Northern IrelandPoor fertility is an important problem for Irish dairy herds and, over the coming months, the IVJ will ask experts from across the country to address the issue. This edition features the effects of nutrition. April 2007 The high SCC herd - a guide to mastitis investigation Luke O’Grady Herd Health Group, UCD School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin March 2007 Enrichment of omega-3 fatty acids and CLA in beef by diet modification Aidan P. Moloney PhD Teagasc, Grange Beef Research Centre, Dunsany, Co. Meath, Ireland February 2007 Digital dermatitis - research and control Roger Blowey Wood Veterinary Group, 125 Bristol Road, Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2 4NB, UK January 2007 Strategies for preventing anthelminthic resistance Frank O’Sullivan Chair of the Veterinary Ireland Animal Health Committee Peadar Ó Scanaill Chair of the Veterinary Ireland Animal Remedies Committee December 2006 Production diseases of the transition cow:Milk fever and subclinical hypocalcaemia Finbar Mulligan1, Luke O’Grady1, Desmond Rice2 and Michael Doherty1 1 School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland 1 Nutrition Services International, Randalstown, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland November 2006 Molecular genetics – the future for animal breeding Kieran Meade October 2006 Mycoplasmas in adult cattle: Bugs worth bothering about? Nicholas, R.A.J., Ayling, R.D., Woodger, N., Wessells, M. E. and Houlihan, M.G. Veterinary Laboratories Agency, UK September 2006 Production diseases of the transition cow:Body condition score and energy balance Finbar Mulligan1, Luke O’Grady1, Desmond Rice2 and Michael Doherty1 1 School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland 2 Nutrition Services International, Randalstown, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland August 2006 Basic mastitis bacteriology: untangling the pathogens Colin Mason July 2006 Doping and drug detection times in horses: New data for therapeutic agents Dr Tom Barragry School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland June 2006 An introduction to the ICBF animal events database Damien J. Barrett1 and Andrew Cromie2 1 Centre for Veterinary Epidemiology and Risk Analysis, School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland 2 Irish Cattle Breeding Federation, Shinagh, Bandon, Co. Cork, Ireland May 2006 The economic impact of Johne’s disease in an Irish dairy herd: A case study Damien J. Barrett1, Margaret Good2, Martin Hayes3 and Simon J. More1 1 Centre for Veterinary Epidemiology and Risk Analysis, School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland 2 Department of Agriculture and Food, Agriculture House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Ireland 3 Department of Agriculture and Food, District Veterinary Office, Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland April 2006 Brucellosis in cattle in ireland 1998-2005: Progress towards eradication continues Michael Sheahan1, Garry O’ Hagan1, Seamus Power2, and Kevin Kenny3 1 Department of Agriculture and Food, Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Ireland 2 Blood Testing Laboratory, Model Farm Road, Cork, Ireland 3 Central Veterinary Research Laboratory, Abbotstown, Dublin 15, Ireland March 2006 Bovine tuberculosis eradication in Ireland Margaret Good Department of Agriculture and Food, Kildare Street, Dublin 2, Ireland February 2006 MRSA in domestic animals – an update Finola Leonard School of Agriculture, Food Science and Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland January 2006 Oral fluid therapy for cows DJ Renney
