Although there is a growing literature on organizational identification, relatively little research has investigated other possible targets of identification. In sample veterinarians working in wide range organizations, the authors compared their identification with veterinary profession, organization, and workgroup. The found different patterns across these depending whether individual (a) worked medicine or nonveterinary organization (b) was an owner/partner associate. Owners organizations...

This study investigated the relationship between changes in body condition during dry period and early lactation conception to first postpartum AI.Holstein cows ( n = 720) on a commercial dairy farm were scored weekly for beginning at dry-off continuing until AI.Occurrence of diseases was recorded.A multiple logistic regression model significant predictor success or failure multiparous cows, but not primiparous cows.Principal component analysis reduced collinearity among independent...

All cattle in 20 dairy herds randomly selected from participating the Dairy Herd Improvement Association program 2 counties central Michigan were tested for presence of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV). Virus-positive animals retested to ascertain persistent infection with virus. A total 5,481 BVDV. In 9 herds, all also neutralizing antibody titer. Based on and vaccination status, these divided into 3 different herd categories: A, 5 currently no persistently infected (PI) BVDV without any...

Abstract Objective To evaluate the efficacy of prosthetic laryngoplasty with and without bilateral ventriculocordectomy for treatment experimentally induced left laryngeal hemiplegia (LLH). Animals 15 adult Standardbreds. Procedure Horses were allotted to 3 equal groups. Sham operation (group 1), 2), or 3) was performed after induction LLH. Upper airway function testing prior recurrent neurectomy (LRLN), 14 days LRLN, 60 180 surgical treatment. Measurements obtained at rest treadmill speeds...

Transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) has emerged as a feasible alternative to redo surgical (SMVR) in patients with degenerated prostheses, limited comparative data.We compared mid-term outcomes prostheses treated TMVR or SMVR. The primary endpoint was survival at 5 years of follow-up.From 2014 2020, 215 presented prostheses. Of whom 86 (40%) were (75[87%] valve-in-valve and 11[13%] valve-in-ring), while 129 (60%) underwent cohort older (p < 0.0001), more symptomatic = 0.0003) had...

Objective To perform a herd-level analysis of economic losses associated with paratuberculosis in dairy herds. Design Cross-sectional study. Sample Population A multistage stratified random sample 121 herds Michigan. Procedure 2-part questionnaire was used to gather data on management practices, herd productivity, labor use, and expenditures. Blood samples were collected from cows ≥ 2 years old each tested for antibodies Mycobacterium paratuberculosis. considered negative if results all...

Recent studies of the veterinary profession have established a need for training in various areas beyond those directed toward building competence and proficiency as clinician. To address this need, workshop was designed whose objective to develop detailed outline model curriculum that would encompass skills, knowledge, aptitudes, attitudes deemed essential economic success profession. The created from comprehensive input provided by consultants educators. Constraints implementation are...

Based on the distribution of antibody titers against bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) in 10 Michigan dairy herds, it was calculated that screening 5 young stock for BVDV titer could be used to distinguish herds with persistently infected (PI) animals from without such animals. The were selected represent 3 different herd categories: A, use vaccination and PI (5 herds); B, killed vaccine but no (2 C, presence (3 herds). described as having high (≥ 128) or low (≤ 64). For 9 18 months age,...

Abstract Objective —To compare endoscopic findings of the upper portion respiratory tract in Thoroughbred yearlings with their subsequent race records to determine whether subjective assessment airway function may be used as a predictor future racing performance. Design —Retrospective study. Animals —427 yearlings. Procedures —Endoscopic examination were obtained from medical and videoendoscopic repository Keeneland 1996 September yearling sales. Racing requested for through end 4-year-old...

Abstract Objective —To characterize potential mechanisms of action glucosamine inhibition matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) expression and activity in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated equine chondrocytes. Sample Population —Chondrocytes cultured from samples metacarpophalangeal articular cartilage collected cadaveric limbs horses. Procedure —The effect on MMP conditioned medium LPS-stimulated explants was determined by a colorimetric assay with azocoll substrate. Treatments consisted...

Objective To determine whether sex of fetus, sire, month conception, or year foaling was associated with duration gestation in mares. Design Epidemiologic retrospective cohort study. Animals 500 foalings for 296 Standardbred Procedure Data reproductive events from 1986 to 1992 were analyzed. Analyses conducted foaling. Results Mean 343.3 days and significantly greater colt fetuses (344.4 days) than filly (342.2 days). Sire gestation; after mating certain sires consistently less 340 duration,...

Abstract Objective —To evaluate US consumer expenditures for veterinary services, pets-pet supplies, and pet-related services. Design —Retrospective economic analysis. Sample Population —US consumers from 1980 through 2005. Procedures —Descriptive statistics probit regressions were calculated. Results —From to 2005, total inflation-adjusted on services increased, as did the percentage of households with a expenditure. The service was fairly constant. Among expenditure, purchasing decreased....

Abstract Objective —To gain a better understanding of the role interpersonal trust in veterinarian-client interactions during routine health-care visits, develop measure uniquely suited to context veterinary medicine, and interpret actions, beliefs, perceptions that capture client toward veterinarians. Design —Correlational study. Sample —103 students 19 standardized clients with pets from college medicine at large public Midwestern university. Procedures —A specific was constructed on basis...