NZVJ article collections

The following article collections cover a variety of topics of particular interest to veterinary clinicians and animal scientists.

Each topic contains review articles, scientific articles and clinical communications that have been published in the NZVJ, mostly since 2010. Just select a topic and you will find the title of the articles with a direct link for downloading the paper from SciQuest.

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Anthelmintics

All anthelmintics articles

Production responses and cost-benefit of long-acting pre-lambing anthelmintic treatment of yearling ewes in two commercial flocks in New Zealand

Nematode parasites in young cattle: what role for unexpected species?

Resistance to a triple-combination anthelmintic in Trichostrongylus spp. on a commercial sheep farm in New Zealand

Comparison of two long acting pre-lambing anthelmintic treatments on the productivity of ewes in low body condition

Host pharmacokinetics and drug accumulation of anthelmintics within target helminth parasites of ruminants

Field efficacy and safety of an oral formulation of the novel combination anthelmintic, derquantel-abamectin, in sheep in New Zealand

Production benefits from pre- and post-lambing anthelmintic treatment of ewes on commercial farms in the southern North Island of New Zealand

Anthelmintic resistance in equine helminth parasites – a growing issue for horse owners and veterinarians in New Zealand?

A cost-benefit analysis of pre- and post-lambing anthelmintic treatments to twin-bearing ewes on commercial farms in the southern North Island of New Zealand

Benzimidazole resistance in Nematodirus spathiger and N. filicollis in New Zealand

Suspected levamisole intoxication in calves

Antimicrobials

All antimicrobial articles

Antimicrobial resistance: a global threat with remarkable geographical differences

A One Health future to meet the AMR challenge?

Multidrug resistant Enterobacteriaceae in New Zealand: a current perspective

Factors influencing antimicrobial prescribing by veterinarians and usage by dairy farmers in New Zealand

A survey of antimicrobial use in dairy cows from farms in four regions of New Zealand

Antimicrobial resistance patterns of bacteria isolated from canine urinary samples submitted to a New Zealand veterinary diagnostic laboratory between 2005–2012

Characterisation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates from animals in New Zealand, 2012–2013, and subclinical colonisation in dogs and cats in Auckland

A descriptive analysis of the antimicrobial susceptibility of mastitis-causing bacteria isolated from samples submitted to commercial diagnostic laboratories in New Zealand (2003-2006)

Descriptive epidemiological study of the use of antimicrobial drugs by companion animal veterinarians in New Zealand

Antimicrobial resistance in Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus uberis and Streptococcus dysgalactiae from dairy cows with mastitis

Antimicrobial sensitivity of bacteria isolated from neonatal foal samples submitted to a New Zealand veterinary pathology laboratory (2004 to 2013)

First report of a mecA-positive multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius isolated from a dog in New Zealand

Beef cattle

All beef cattle articles

Animal medical genetics: a perspective on the epidemiology and control of inherited disorders

Associations between Theileria orientalis Ikeda type infection and the growth rates and haematocrit of suckled beef calves in the North Island of New Zealand

Urine retention in cattle putatively associated with injection of an ivermectin and closantel anthelmintic formulation into the ischiorectal fossa

Cluster analysis of the clinical histories of cattle affected with bovine anaemia associated with Theileria orientalis Ikeda type infection

A survey detailing the calving performance of primiparous 2-year-old beef heifers and outcomes of assisted calving

Recommendations for the testing and control of bovine viral diarrhoea in New Zealand pastoral cattle production systems

Analysis of individual farm investigations into bovine viral diarrhoea in beef herds in the North Island of New Zealand

Epidemiology of the epidemic of bovine anaemia associated with Theileria orientalis (Ikeda) between August 2012 and March 2014

An assessment of the herd-level impact of the Theileria orientalis (Ikeda) epidemic of cattle in New Zealand, 2012 – 2013: a mixed methods approach

Prevalence and spatial distribution of cattle herds infected with Theileria orientalis in New Zealand between 2012 and 2013

Investigation of bovine haemoplasmas and their association with anaemia in New Zealand cattle

Suspected levamisole intoxication in calves

Sheep

All sheep articles

Associations between lamb growth to weaning and dam udder and teat scores

Investigating associations between lamb survival to weaning and dam udder and teat scores

Comparison of two long acting pre-lambing anthelmintic treatments on the productivity of ewes in low body condition

Animal physiology and genetic aspects of ryegrass staggers in grazing sheep

Resistance to a triple-combination anthelmintic in Trichostrongylus spp. on a commercial sheep farm in New Zealand

Use of analgesic drugs for pain management in sheep

Perinatal lamb mortality: an assessment of gross, histological and immunohistochemical changes in the central nervous system

Production benefits from pre- and post-lambing anthelmintic treatment of ewes on commercial farms in the southern North Island of New Zealand

A cost-benefit analysis of pre- and post-lambing anthelmintic treatments to twin-bearing ewes on commercial farms in the southern North Island of New Zealand

Serological patterns, antibody half-life and shedding in urine of Leptospira spp. in naturally exposed sheep

Investigation of fetal loss in ewe lambs in relation to liveweight changes and progesterone concentrations in early to mid gestation

Skeletal deformities associated with nutritional congenital rickets in newborn lambs

Deer

All deer articles

Analgesic efficacy of articaine hydrochloride for velvet antler removal in red deer (Cervus elaphus) and analysis of drug residues in the harvested velvet antlers

Longitudinal serological survey and herd-level risk factors for Leptospira spp. serovars Hardjo-bovis and Pomona on deer farms with sheep and/or beef cattle

Prevalence of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in farmed red deer (Cervus elaphus) with grossly normal mesenteric lymph nodes

Alpaca

All alpaca articles

The effect of elemental Zn boluses on concentrations of Zn in serum and faeces of South American camelids

Bovine xenograft application for treatment of a metatarsal nonunion fracture in an alpaca (Vicugna pacos)

Surgical treatment of scapulohumeral subluxation in an alpaca (Vicugna pacos) using osteotomy of the acromion, open reduction and extracapsular tension sutures

Chronic sporidesmin toxicosis and photosensitisation in an alpaca (Vicugna pacos) in New Zealand

Cross-sectional survey of pet ownership, veterinary service utilisation, and pet-related expenditures in New Zealand

A survey of opinions towards dog and cat management policy issues in New Zealand

Owner perceptions and management of the adverse behavioural effects of fireworks on companion animals: an update

Congenital hypothyroidism of dogs and cats: A review

Descriptive epidemiological study of the use of antimicrobial drugs by companion animal veterinarians in New Zealand

Nephroliths and ureteroliths: a new stone age

Policies for the vaccination of cats and dogs in New Zealand veterinary practices

Animal medical genetics: a perspective on the epidemiology and control of inherited disorders

Dogs

All dog articles

Comparison of the effect of oxygen supplementation using flow-by or a face mask on the partial pressure of arterial oxygen in sedated dogs

Assessing obesity in adult dogs and cats presenting for routine vaccination appointments in the North Island of New Zealand using electronic medical records data

Clinical outcomes and complications of pancarpal arthrodesis stabilised with 3.5 mm/2.7 mm locking compression plates with internal additional fixation in 12 dogs

A serological survey of canine respiratory coronavirus in New Zealand

Antimicrobial resistance patterns of bacteria isolated from canine urinary samples submitted to a New Zealand veterinary diagnostic laboratory between 2005–2012

Evaluation of an indirect oscillometric blood pressure monitor in anaesthetised dogs at three different anatomical locations

Comparison of bone healing, as assessed by computed tomography, following tibial tuberosity advancement in dogs with and without autogenous cancellous bone grafts

Impact of surgical margins on survival of 37 dogs with massive hepatocellular carcinoma

Canine hypothyroidism: A review of aetiology and diagnosis

A retrospective study of gastric dilatation and gastric dilatation and volvulus in working farm dogs in New Zealand

A serological survey of leptospiral antibodies in dogs in New Zealand

Canine herpesvirus-1 ocular diseases of mature dogs

Craniocervical junction abnormalities in dogs

Biomarkers in canine parvovirus enteritis

An exploration of attitudes towards pedigree dogs and their disorders as expressed by a sample of companion animal veterinarians in New Zealand

Canine hip dysplasia: phenotypic scoring and the role of estimated breeding value analysis

First report of a mecA-positive multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius isolated from a dog in New Zealand

Cats

All cat articles

Ophthalmic complications following ocular penetration during routine dentistry in 13 cats

Prevalence and risk factors for cats testing positive for feline immunodeficiency virus and feline leukaemia virus infection in cats entering an animal shelter in New Zealand

Frequency of a FAS ligand gene variant associated with inherited feline autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome in British shorthair cats in New Zealand

Haemoplasmas: Lessons learnt from cats

The prevalence of ocular lesions associated with hypertension in a population of geriatric cats in Auckland, New Zealand

A comparison of anaesthetic recoveries in cats following induction with either alfaxalone or ketamine and diazepam

Veterinary provision of analgesia for domestic cats (Felis catus) undergoing gonadectomy: a comparison of samples from New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom

The pharmacokinetics of methimazole in a novel lipophilic formulation administered transdermally to healthy cats

Use and perception of collars for companion cats in New Zealand

Distribution of blood types in a sample of 245 New Zealand non-purebred cats

Dairy cattle

All dairy cattle articles

Risk factors for subclinical hypocalcaemia, and associations between subclinical hypocalcaemia and reproductive performance, in pasturebased dairy herds in New Zealand

Clinical findings from 104 cases of calving paralysis in dairy cows from Gippsland, Australia

Recommendations for the testing and control of bovine viral diarrhoea in New Zealand pastoral cattle production systems

Selenium requirements in grazing dairy cows: a review

Factors influencing antimicrobial prescribing by veterinarians and usage by dairy farmers in New Zealand

A survey of antimicrobial use in dairy cows from farms in four regions of New Zealand

Farm and cow-level prevalence of bovine digital dermatitis on dairy farms in Taranaki, New Zealand

Cluster analysis of the clinical histories of cattle affected with bovine anaemia associated with Theileria orientalis Ikeda type infection

Associations between body condition, rumen fill, diarrhoea and lameness and ruminal acidosis in Australian dairy herds

Effect of analgesia and anti-inflammatory treatment on weight gain and milk intake of dairy calves after disbudding

Silymarin and lycopene administration in periparturient dairy cows: effects on milk production and oxidative status

Epidemiology of the epidemic of bovine anaemia associated with Theileria orientalis (Ikeda) between August 2012 and March 2014

An assessment of the herd-level impact of the Theileria orientalis (Ikeda) epidemic of cattle in New Zealand, 2012 – 2013: a mixed methods approach

Prevalence and spatial distribution of cattle herds infected with Theileria orientalis in New Zealand between 2012 and 2013

Investigation of bovine haemoplasmas and their association with anaemia in New Zealand cattle

Pathophysiology of humeral fractures in a sample of dairy heifers

Applying animal-based welfare assessments on New Zealand dairy farms: feasibility and a comparison with UK data

Facial eczema management protocols used on dairy farms in the North Island of New Zealand and associated concentrations of zinc in serum

Calves

All calf articles

A review of diagnostic tests for diagnosing failure of transfer of passive immunity in dairy calves in New Zealand

Effects of a topically applied anaesthetic on the behaviour, pain sensitivity and weight gain of dairy calves following thermocautery disbudding with a local anaesthetic

Potential benefit of a thoracic squeeze technique in two newborn calves delivered by caesarean section

Prevalence and calf-level risk factors for failure of passive transfer in dairy calves in New Zealand

Influence of preservation methods on the quality of colostrum sourced from New Zealand dairy farms

Associations between management practices and colostrum quality on New Zealand dairy farms

Assessment of different methods to estimate bovine colostrum quality on farm

The effect of different combinations of local anaesthesia, sedative and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on daily growth rates of dairy calves after disbudding

First report and histological features of Chlamydia pecorum encephalitis in calves in New Zealand

Prevalence of failure of passive transfer of maternal antibodies in dairy calves in the Manawatu region of New Zealand

Comparison of diagnostic tests for determining the prevalence of failure of passive transfer in New Zealand dairy calves

Reproduction

All reproduction articles

Effect of time of artificial insemination after oestrus detection on non-return rate of lactating dairy cows on pasture

Comparison of diagnostic approaches, and a cost-benefit analysis of different diagnostic approaches and treatments of anoestrous dairy cows

A longitudinal study of reproductive performance and management of 82 dairy herds in the Waikato region with differing policies on the routine use of induction of parturition

Causes of abortion on New Zealand dairy farms with a history of abortion associated with Neospora caninum

Accuracy of predicted calving dates in Holstein-Friesian dairy cows based on fetal ages estimated using manual rectal palpation

Reproductive performance of seasonal-calving, pasture-based dairy herds in four regions of New Zealand

Risk factors for and reproductive outcomes of phantom cows on New Zealand dairy farms

Accuracy of fetal age estimates using transrectal ultrasonography for predicting calving dates in dairy cows in seasonally calving herds in New Zealand

Mastitis

All mastitis articles

Investigation of the association between the interval from internal teat sealant administration to calving and early lactation clinical mastitis in New Zealand dairy heifers

The comparative efficacy of two long-acting dry-cow cephalonium products in curing and preventing intramammary infections

Effect of disinfecting teats post-milking or pre- and post-milking on intramammary infection and somatic cell count

Effect of prolonged duration therapy of subclinical mastitis in lactating dairy cows using penethamate hydriodide

Randomised controlled trials demonstrate efficacy of a novel internal teat sealant to prevent new intramammary infections in dairy cows and heifers

Comparison of cephalonium alone and in combination with an internal teat sealant for dry cow therapy in seasonally calving dairy cows

Subclinical ketosis

All subclinical ketosis articles

Prevalence of subclinical ketosis in mainly pasture-grazed dairy cows in New Zealand in early lactation

Subclinical ketosis in post-partum dairy cows fed a predominantly pasture-based diet: defining cut-points for diagnosis using concentrations of beta-hydroxybutyrate in blood and determining prevalence

Efficacy of controlled-release capsules containing monensin for the prevention of subclinical ketosis in pasture-fed dairy cows

Copper

All copper articles

High and variable copper status identified among dairy herds in the Waikato region by concentrations of Cu in liver sourced from biopsies and cull cows

Accumulation and depletion of liver copper stores in dairy cows challenged with a Cu-deficient diet and oral and injectable forms of Cu supplementation

Effects of subcutaneously injected Ca Cu EDTA on concentrations of Cu in liver, milk production and reproductive performance in New Zealand dairy cows

Goats

All goat articles

Prevalence and incidence of intramammary infections in lactating dairy goats

Wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox) toxicity in four goats

Frequency of latent equine herpesvirus type-1 infection among a sample of horses in the central North Island of New Zealand

Use of rotational periosteal flaps in primary repair of sinofacial fractures in seven horses

Pathological changes seen in horses in New Zealand grazing Mediterranean tall fescue (Lolium arundinaceum) infected with selected endophytes (Epichloë coenophiala) causing equine fescue oedema

Histopathological examination of chronic laminitis in Kaimanawa feral horses of New Zealand

Anthelmintic resistance in equine helminth parasites – a growing issue for horse owners and veterinarians in New Zealand?

A cross-sectional survey on wounds in horses in New Zealand

Antimicrobial sensitivity of bacteria isolated from neonatal foal samples submitted to a New Zealand veterinary pathology laboratory (2004 to 2013)

Detection of hypoglycin A in the seeds of sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) and box elder (A. negundo) in New Zealand; the toxin associated with cases of equine atypical myopathy

Viral infection

A survey of respiratory viruses in New Zealand horses

A review of equid herpesvirus 1 for the veterinary practitioner. Part A: clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment

A review of equid herpesvirus 1 for the veterinary practitioner. Part B: pathogenesis and epidemiology

The first reported outbreak of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy in New Zealand

Reproduction

Gestation length and occurrence of daytime foaling of Standardbred mares on two stud farms in New Zealand

Reproductive performance of Thoroughbred mares in the Waikato region of New Zealand: 1. Descriptive analyses

Reproductive performance of Thoroughbred mares in the Waikato region of New Zealand: 2. Multivariable analyses and sources of variation at the mare, stallion and stud farm level

The first reported case of equine Nocardioform placentitis in New Zealand

Peri-parturient characteristics of mares and their foals on a New Zealand Thoroughbred stud farm

Wildlife

Wildlife diseases in New Zealand: recent findings and future challenges

Thermal burns of the spectacle associated with supplementary heating in native New Zealand geckos

Prevalence and characterisation of wounds in sheep attributed to attacks by kea (Nestor notabilis) on high country farms in New Zealand

First report of systemic toxoplasmosis in a New Zealand sea lion (Phocarctos hookeri)

Adenomatous hyperplasia of the mucous glands in captive Archey’s frogs (Leiopelma archeyi)

Concentrations of calcium and 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (vitamin D3) in plasma of wild kākāpō (Strigops habroptilus) living on two islands in New Zealand

Cases of mortality in little penguins (Eudyptula minor) in New Zealand associated with avian malaria

Concurrent avian malaria and avipox virus infection in translocated South Island saddlebacks (Philesturnus carunculatus carunculatus)

Candida albicans infection in free-living populations of hihi (stitchbird; Notiomystis cincta)

A retrospective study of post-mortem examination findings in takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri)

Fibrous osteodystrophy in two Northern Royal albatross chicks (Diomedea sanfordi)

A cluster of avian malaria cases in a kiwi management programme

Coccidiosis in hihi/stitchbirds (Notiomystis cincta) due to coccidia of the Eimeriidae

Avipoxvirus infections in brown kiwi (Apteryx mantelli)

Avian malaria in New Zealand

Prevalence of and risk factors for coccidiosis in kiwi between 1977 and 2011

Investigation of mortalities associated with Salmonella spp. infection in wildlife on Tiritiri Matangi Island in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand

Efficacy of anthelmintic treatment in captive-reared black stilts (Himantopus novaezelandiae) released to the wild

Network Analysis of Wildlife Translocations in New Zealand

Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in mainland and sub-Antarctic New Zealand sea lion (Phocarctos hookeri) populations

Dermatomycosis caused by Paranannizziopsis australasiensis in five tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) and a coastal bearded dragon (Pogona barbata) in a zoological collection in New Zealand

First report of systemic toxoplasmosis in a New Zealand sea lion (Phocarctos hookeri)

Poultry

Lead concentrations in the blood and eggs of backyard laying hens

Surveillance for avian influenza virus subtypes H5 and H7 in chickens and turkeys farmed commercially in New Zealand

ANZCVS Most Commendable Paper Award articles

Each year one paper, which has been published in the previous year, is selected to receive the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) Most Commendable Paper Award. Particular focus is given to the impact of the paper on the way veterinary science is practiced or influenced, when presenting this award. In some years two papers written by the same author were chosen.

The following articles are those which have been selected since 1990. They can all be downloaded directly from SciQuest.

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