Background: Cattle lameness is a significant welfare and economic problem facing the livestock industry. Published research has investigated foot trimming practices in dairy herds, but little is known about the practices in beef herds. Therefore, the objective of this study was to obtain information about the current practices of professional cattle foot trimmers concerning beef cattle within the UK. Methods: An online survey comprising 16 questions was created using the Joint Information Systems Committee platform. The survey was open for 3 months. Results: There was a significant difference (p < 0.05) between the proportions of dairy cattle and beef cattle receiving preventative foot trims. Digital dermatitis was the most commonly recorded cause of lameness when a lame beef animal was trimmed by the respondents, followed by white line disease. A thematic analysis of foot trimmers' opinions of barriers to engagement on beef farms is presented, in addition to their opinions on veterinary involvement with beef lameness. Limitations: Distribution bias may have affected the results, as the survey was distributed online with support from the Cattle Hoof Care Standards Board and the National Association of Cattle Hoof Trimmers. The percentage of foot trimmers not affiliated with either professional body is not known. Conclusion: Further research on the impact of lameness on suckler and finishing cattle, including investigations into preventative actions to reduce lameness in beef systems, is warranted.

Background: Lameness in cattle negatively affects welfare and productivity. Early identification of lameness allows for prompt treatment, and mobility scoring allows for herd-level prevalence data to be monitored. The reliability of a four-point mobility scoring system was investigated when used by beef farmers and veterinary surgeons. Methods: An online questionnaire that contained forty video clips of beef cattle was created for mobility scoring performed by farmers and vets. Results: The Fleiss kappa coefficient for inter-observer agreement across all 81 respondents and all videos was 0.34, which showed fair agreement. Beef farmers generally had lower agreement than vets (0.29 vs. 0.38). Vets had significantly higher inter-observer reliability compared to beef farmers (p = 0.035). Overall, Cohen’s kappa coefficient for intra-observer agreement across all respondents varied from 0.085 (slight agreement) to 0.871 (almost perfect agreement). Limitations: The survey was only available online, which may have limited distribution and engagement. The recruitment of participants was not specific to differing levels of previous experience in mobility scoring. The mobility scoring was not performed in person, which could be more reflective of clinical application. Conclusions: The application of a four-point mobility scoring system for beef cattle had fair inter-observer reliability and a wide range of intra-observer reliability, but this is poorer than previously reported. This presents a challenge for the identification of lame beef cattle at both the individual and herd levels.

Disbudding calves using hot iron cautery is a routine management procedure to destroy the germinal cells around the horn bud in calves. It is recommended that NSAIDs are used in conjunction with local anaesthesia to reduce pain in calves during and after the procedure. In this study, two treatment groups were examined; calves in the positive control MEL group received subcutaneous meloxicam, and SAL calves received sodium salicylate orally for three days, both in addition to a local anaesthesia. Tri-axis accelerometers were attached to the calves, and DLWG (Daily Live Weight Gain) was measured. There was no significant difference between the treatment groups with regard to DLWG (p = 0.52), MI (motion index (p = 0.66)), lying bouts (p = 0.96) or lying times (p = 0.54). Given these findings, sodium salicylate may offer a lower-cost option for farmers when given at licensed doses compared to meloxicam, as well as providing a reduced-stress method of NSAID administration via an oral route. In addition, this study identified significant differences in activity in the time periods before and after disbudding, with MI (p < 0.01), lying bouts (p = 0.002) and lying times (p < 0.001) indicating changes in behaviour which extended to five days post disbudding.

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BACKGROUND:Legislation was introduced in Germany in 2018, requiring bacterial culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing before the prescription of fluoroquinolones and third-generation cephalosporins to dogs. We hypothesised that, following this intervention, the number of clinical samples testing positive for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) would reduce.METHODS:Reports of S. pseudintermedius isolated from canine clinical samples by three German veterinary diagnostic microbiology laboratories during the 38 months before the introduction of the legislation and the 46 months after were compared. Bacterial identification was performed by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing followed recognised recommendations but with changes during the study period.RESULTS:Among a total of 120,571 S. pseudintermedius isolates, MRSP accounted for 7.1% overall. Following the legislative intervention, monthly submissions yielding S. pseudintermedius increased at all three laboratories. The MRSP percentage was lower in the period after the intervention in two of the three laboratories (p < 0.001); in the third laboratory, there was no change between periods, but a year-on-year reduction in MRSP percentages occurred after the intervention (p = 0.0004).LIMITATIONS:Changing susceptibility testing methods limited the direct comparison of resistance patterns among laboratories.CONCLUSION:The reduction in MRSP in canine clinical samples following the introduction of this legislation suggests a positive impact of compulsory laboratory testing on reducing antimicrobial resistance.

Lameness is one of the three most important diseases affecting the dairy industry today, compromising animal welfare, productivity and economic viability of cattle. Early detection is considered a key factor in lameness management and a key to this is the appropriate and regular use of a mobility scoring systems to identify new cases of lameness. The literature currently suggests post milking as the optimum time to mobility score, however there is limited research assessing this directly. Mobility scoring was conducted on the high yielding groups of 5 UK dairy farms, using the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) 0-3 method. These scores were conducted pre milking in the collecting yard and post milking as the cattle left the parlour during both morning and afternoon milking on consecutive days. In total 5,180 mobility scores were carried on 602 cattle across 11 days. Statistical analysis found there was a significant increase (p<0.001) in the number of AHDB score 1 cattle post milking (36.56% of cows scored) compared to the pre milking scores (24.05% of cows scored). There were no significant changes in the number of cattle scoring AHDB scores of 2 or 3 from pre milking scores to post milking scores. When assessed there was no significant difference between pre milking scores conducted during morning or afternoon sessions (p=0.2498). This was also seen when comparing morning and afternoon post milking scores (p=0.03208). One interesting outcome from this study was a clear trend of pre milking score 2 cattle to decrease scores post milking. On 4/5 of the farms 60% or more of pre milking AHDB score 2 cattle decreased a score post milking. The study concluded post may be the optimal time for mobility scoring. It has also raised questions about why there would be a decrease in mobility scores post milking highlighting this as an area for further research.

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Veterinary RecordVolume 184, Issue 22 p. 682-682 Letters and notices Stay vigilant for bluetongue John Fishwick, Corresponding Author John Fishwick Senior Vice President bvahq@bva.co.uk BVA, 7 Mansfield Street, London, W1G 9NQemail: bvahq@bva.co.ukSearch for more papers by this authorDavid Barrett, David Barrett President British Cattle Veterinary Association, The Glenmore Centre, 17 Jessop Court, Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, GL2 2APSearch for more papers by this authorNick Perkins, Nick Perkins President Goat Veterinary Society, c/o Woolbarn, Shap Abbey, Shap, Cumbria, CA10 3NBSearch for more papers by this authorIain Richards, Iain Richards Senior Vice President Sheep Veterinary Society, c/o Moredun Research Institute, International Research Centre, Bush Loan, Penicuik, EH26 0PZSearch for more papers by this author John Fishwick, Corresponding Author John Fishwick Senior Vice President bvahq@bva.co.uk BVA, 7 Mansfield Street, London, W1G 9NQemail: bvahq@bva.co.ukSearch for more papers by this authorDavid Barrett, David Barrett President British Cattle Veterinary Association, The Glenmore Centre, 17 Jessop Court, Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, GL2 2APSearch for more papers by this authorNick Perkins, Nick Perkins President Goat Veterinary Society, c/o Woolbarn, Shap Abbey, Shap, Cumbria, CA10 3NBSearch for more papers by this authorIain Richards, Iain Richards Senior Vice President Sheep Veterinary Society, c/o Moredun Research Institute, International Research Centre, Bush Loan, Penicuik, EH26 0PZSearch for more papers by this author First published: 01 June 2019 https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.l3144Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume184, Issue22June 2019Pages 682-682 RelatedInformation

Veterinary RecordVolume 184, Issue 26 p. 805-806 Letters and notices Call for coordinated antimicrobial approach at veterinary diagnostic laboratories Fergus Allerton, Corresponding Author Fergus Allerton Chairman fergus.allerton@willows.uk.net SAMSoc, c/o Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, Highlands Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 4NHemail: fergus.allerton@willows.uk.netSearch for more papers by this authorJohn Fishwick, John Fishwick Senior Vice President BVA, 7 Mansfield Street, London, W1G 9NQSearch for more papers by this authorSusan Paterson, Susan Paterson President BSAVA, Woodrow House, 1 Telford Way, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 2ABSearch for more papers by this authorRenate Weller, Renate Weller President BEVA, Mulberry House, 31 Market St, Fordham, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5LQSearch for more papers by this authorIan Battersby, Ian Battersby Davies Veterinary SpecialistsSearch for more papers by this authorRonan Doyle, Ronan Doyle MRC Laboratory of Molecular BiologySearch for more papers by this authorDavid Gould, David Gould MRC Laboratory of Molecular BiologySearch for more papers by this authorSarah Caddy, Sarah Caddy MRC Laboratory of Molecular BiologySearch for more papers by this authorMark Dunning, Mark Dunning School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of NottinghamSearch for more papers by this authorHeidi J. 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Featherstone The Ralph Veterinary Referral CentreSearch for more papers by this authorJon Hardy, Jon Hardy Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral ServiceSearch for more papers by this authorAndrew Kent, Andrew Kent Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral ServiceSearch for more papers by this authorBrigite Pedro, Brigite Pedro Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral ServiceSearch for more papers by this authorKinley Smith, Kinley Smith Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral ServiceSearch for more papers by this authorFaye Swinbourne, Faye Swinbourne Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral ServiceSearch for more papers by this authorJames Harris, James Harris White Cross VetsSearch for more papers by this authorChristine Heinrich, Christine Heinrich Eye Veterinary ClinicSearch for more papers by this authorPeri Lau-Gillard, Peri Lau-Gillard Vale ReferralsSearch for more papers by this authorAnette Loeffler, Anette Loeffler RVCSearch for more papers by this authorRebecca Maddinson, Rebecca Maddinson Dragon Veterinary CentreSearch for more papers by this authorCarly Mason, Carly Mason SurreySearch for more papers by this authorIan Ramsey, Ian Ramsey University of Glasgow Small Animal HospitalSearch for more papers by this authorAlison Ridyard, Alison Ridyard University of Glasgow Small Animal HospitalSearch for more papers by this authorLouise Robin, Louise Robin Camlas Petcare VetsSearch for more papers by this authorChristopher Scudder, Christopher Scudder Southfields Veterinary SpecialistsSearch for more papers by this authorMayank Seth, Mayank Seth Dick White ReferralsSearch for more papers by this authorSimon Tappin, Simon Tappin Dick White ReferralsSearch for more papers by this authorDavid Singleton, David Singleton Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network, University of LiverpoolSearch for more papers by this authorHeather Smith, Heather Smith Woodcroft ReferralsSearch for more papers by this authorPeter Southerden, Peter Southerden Eastcott Veterinary Clinic and HospitalSearch for more papers by this authorJames Warland, James Warland University of CambridgeSearch for more papers by this authorMartin Whitehead, Martin Whitehead Chipping Norton Veterinary HospitalSearch for more papers by this authorJohn Williams, John Williams Vets Now 24/7 Emergency and Specialty Hospital, ManchesterSearch for more papers by this author First published: 29 June 2019 https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.l4383Citations: 2Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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Veterinary RecordVolume 183, Issue 15 p. 476-477 Letters and notices Animal welfare impacts of badger culling operations Mark Jones, Mark Jones c/o Born Free Foundation, Broadlands Business Campus, Langhurstwood Road, Horsham, Sussex, RH12 4QPSearch for more papers by this authorFiona Dalzell, Fiona Dalzell c/o Born Free Foundation, Broadlands Business Campus, Langhurstwood Road, Horsham, Sussex, RH12 4QPSearch for more papers by this authorBronwen Eastwood, Bronwen Eastwood c/o Born Free Foundation, Broadlands Business Campus, Langhurstwood Road, Horsham, Sussex, RH12 4QPSearch for more papers by this authorRichard Edwards, Richard Edwards c/o Born Free Foundation, Broadlands Business Campus, Langhurstwood Road, Horsham, Sussex, RH12 4QPSearch for more papers by this authorPhill Elliott, Phill Elliott c/o Born Free Foundation, Broadlands Business Campus, Langhurstwood Road, Horsham, Sussex, RH12 4QPSearch for more papers by this authorGeraldine Hale, Geraldine Hale c/o Born Free 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authorAlick Simmons, Alick Simmons c/o Born Free Foundation, Broadlands Business Campus, Langhurstwood Road, Horsham, Sussex, RH12 4QPSearch for more papers by this authorPeter Southgate, Peter Southgate c/o Born Free Foundation, Broadlands Business Campus, Langhurstwood Road, Horsham, Sussex, RH12 4QPSearch for more papers by this authorKathy Tipping, Kathy Tipping c/o Born Free Foundation, Broadlands Business Campus, Langhurstwood Road, Horsham, Sussex, RH12 4QPSearch for more papers by this authorJulie Turner, Julie Turner c/o Born Free Foundation, Broadlands Business Campus, Langhurstwood Road, Horsham, Sussex, RH12 4QPSearch for more papers by this authorGuda van der Burgt, Corresponding Author Guda van der Burgt markj@bornfree.org.uk c/o Born Free Foundation, Broadlands Business Campus, Langhurstwood Road, Horsham, Sussex, RH12 4QPe-mail: markj@bornfree.org.ukSearch for more papers by this author First published: 20 October 2018 https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.k4355Read the full 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Veterinary RecordVolume 181, Issue 25 p. 691-691 Letters and notices John Fishwick, BVA President and Stephen May, RCVS President respond John Fishwick, Corresponding Author John Fishwick President bvahq@bva.com BVA, 7 Mansfield Street, London, W1G 9NQe-mail: bvahq@bva.comSearch for more papers by this authorStephen May, Stephen May President RCVS, Belgravia House, 62-64 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2AFSearch for more papers by this author John Fishwick, Corresponding Author John Fishwick President bvahq@bva.com BVA, 7 Mansfield Street, London, W1G 9NQe-mail: bvahq@bva.comSearch for more papers by this authorStephen May, Stephen May President RCVS, Belgravia House, 62-64 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2AFSearch for more papers by this author First published: 23 December 2017 https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.j5870Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume181, Issue25December 2017Pages 691-691 RelatedInformation

John Fishwick, BVA’s new President, introduces the theme he has chosen for his presidential year.

Veterinary RecordVolume 181, Issue 24 p. 659-659 Letters and notices John Fishwick, BVA President, responds John Fishwick, Corresponding Author John Fishwick President bvahq@bva.com BVA, 7 Mansfield Street, London, W1G 9NQE-mail for correspondence: bvahq@bva.comSearch for more papers by this author John Fishwick, Corresponding Author John Fishwick President bvahq@bva.com BVA, 7 Mansfield Street, London, W1G 9NQE-mail for correspondence: bvahq@bva.comSearch for more papers by this author First published: 01 December 2017 https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.j5739Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume181, Issue24December 2017Pages 659-659 RelatedInformation

Veterinary RecordVolume 181, Issue 12 p. 326-326 Vet record careers Rewards of the Practice Standards Scheme Sarah Colegrave, Corresponding Author Sarah Colegrave sarah@millhousevets.co.uk Mill House Veterinary Hospital, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QGe-mail: sarah@millhousevets.co.ukSearch for more papers by this author Sarah Colegrave, Corresponding Author Sarah Colegrave sarah@millhousevets.co.uk Mill House Veterinary Hospital, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QGe-mail: sarah@millhousevets.co.ukSearch for more papers by this author First published: 21 September 2017 https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.j4316Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume181, Issue12September 2017Pages 326-326 RelatedInformation

The term 'biosecurity' encompasses many measures farmers can take to reduce the risk of pathogen incursion or spread. As the best strategy will vary between settings, veterinarians play an important role in assessing risk and providing advice, but effectiveness requires farmer acceptance and implementation. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of specifically-tailored biosecurity advice packages in reducing endemic pathogen presence on UK beef suckler farms. One hundred and sixteen farms recruited by 10 veterinary practices were followed for three years. Farms were randomly allocated to intervention (receiving specifically-tailored advice, with veterinarians and farmers collaborating to develop an improved biosecurity strategy) or control (receiving general advice) groups. A spreadsheet-based tool was used annually to attribute a score to each farm reflecting risk of entry or spread of bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV), bovine herpesvirus-1 (BHV1), Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP), Leptospira interrogans serovar hardjo (L. hardjo) and Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis). Objectives of these analyses were to identify evidence of reduction in risk behaviours during the study, as well as evidence of reductions in pathogen presence, as indications of effectiveness. Risk behaviours and pathogen prevalences were examined across study years, and on intervention compared with control farms, using descriptive statistics and multilevel regression. There were significant reductions in risk scores for all five pathogens, regardless of intervention status, in every study year compared with the outset. Animals on intervention farms were significantly less likely than those on control farms to be seropositive for BVDV in years 2 and 3 and for L. hardjo in year 3 of the study. Variations by study year in animal-level odds of seropositivity to BHV1 or MAP were not associated with farm intervention status. All farms had significantly reduced odds of BHV1 seropositivity in year 2 than at the outset. Variations in farm-level MAP seropositivity were not associated with intervention status. There were increased odds of M. bovis on intervention farms compared with control farms at the end of the study. Results suggest a structured annual risk assessment process, conducted as a collaboration between veterinarian and farmer, is valuable in encouraging improved biosecurity practices. There were some indications, but not conclusive evidence, that tailored biosecurity advice packages have potential to reduce pathogen presence. These findings will inform development of a collaborative approach to biosecurity between veterinarians and farmers, including adoption of cost-effective strategies effective across pathogens.