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The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is becoming a leader among research-intensive North American veterinary colleges for the quality of our research programs and their engagement of undergraduate and graduate students. We continue to support a broad base of research excellence across disciplines with areas of strength in cattle health, infectious disease, pain and animal welfare, equine health, wildlife heath, reproduction and regenerative medicine, and veterinary education. Our programs align with the University of Calgary's Eyes High strategy to become a top 5 research-intensive university that graduates global leaders infused with research.
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A multimethod approach to the differentiation of enthesis bone microstructure based on soft tissue type
(Wiley, Science, Veterinary Medicine, Biological Sciences, University of Calgary, https://authorservices.wiley.com/author-resources/Journal-Authors/licensing/self-archiving.html, acceptedVersion, 2021-06)Whereas there is a wealth of research studying the nature of various soft tissues that attach to bone, comparatively little research focuses on the bone's microscopic properties in the area where these tissues attach. Using ... -
Scoping Review of kinetic based methods for objective gait analysis in horses
(Schulich School of Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Libraries and Cultural Resources, University of Calgary, 2022-07-29)Background: Gait analysis for horses can be performed either subjectively or objectively. The subjective method observes horses in motion. Whereas for an objective analysis, data on specific gait parameters are collected ... -
Consistency in Applying the Loss of Righting Reflex to Assess Unconsciousness during Induction of General Anesthesia in Rats and Mice: A Systematic Review Protocol
(Libraries and Cultural Resources, Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, 2022-06-29)This systematic review protocol will evaluate the following question: How is the loss of righting reflex performed across studies to assess unconsciousness during induction of general anesthesia in rats and mice? The overall ... -
The Use of Telepathology in Veterinary Medicine: A Scoping Review Protocol
(Veterinary Medicine, Other, University of Calgary, 2021-11-26)Background: Telepathology, as a subset of teleconsulting, is pathological interpretation performed at a distance. Diagnostics can be difficult to access by rural veterinary practices yet are vital to the health of production ... -
The anatomy of the dermatocranium and mandible of Cacops aspidephorus Williston, 1910 (Temnospondyli: Dissorophidae), from the Lower Permian of Texas
(Taylor and Francis, Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, https://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/research-impact/sharing-versions-of-journal-articles/, acceptedVersion, 2020-01)For the first time, the cranial suture pattern for the type species of Cacops, C. aspidephorus, is described in detail. A majority of sutures, including the lower jaw, the skull roof, and the palate, are now known in detail, ... -
Protocol for the systematic review of strategies used in beef cattle to prevent or control internal or external parasites
(Libraries and Cultural Resources, Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, 2021-08)This paper describes the protocol for a systematic review that will evaluate the following question: What strategies are most effective for the prevention or control of internal or external parasites in beef cattle herds? ... -
Protocol for 'Tick Surveillance Systems in North America: A Scoping Review'
(Libraries and Cultural Resources, Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, 2021-07)Introduction: Tick surveillance is important to detect new ticks or changes in tick occurrence and distribution within a region. This facilitates communication of and response to changes in tick distribution. Tick ... -
Factors Associated with Antimicrobial Resistant Enterococci in North American Beef Cattle: A Scoping Review Protocol
(Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, 2021-07-05)Introduction: Enterococcus spp. is a commensal gram-positive bacterium routinely found in humans and bovines' intestinal tracts; however, it can lead to infection when found outside the intestinal tract.1 There is increasing ... -
Identifying Research Gaps for the Role of the Environment in Transmission of Antimicrobial-Resistant Escherichia coli in Cow-Calf Operations in North America: A Scoping Review Protocol
(Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, 2021-06-30)Escherichia coli (E.coli) is a gram negative rod-shaped bacteria which is found in the intestines of people, animals and in the environment. E.coli is also found in food and untreated water. Antimicrobial use in animal ... -
Protocol for a systematic review of disease control strategies used to prevent infectious mortality and morbidity in pre-weaned beef calves
(Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, 2021-05-07)It is essential to optimize the production of calves in order to maximize economic returns to producers and the availability of feeder cattle and replacement stock for the industry. Morbidity and mortality in beef calves ...