French veterinarians' opinions and practices regarding early neutering of cats: a convenience sampling survey interpreted in an international context.

Background: Although data are still needed, early neutering of cats appears to be as safe as neutering at the traditional age of six months or older and beneficial to the individual and the population. The aim of this observational study was to obtain an overview of veterinarians' opinions and practices about feline early neutering (ie, until the age of four months).

Methods: In this retrospective work, a web survey was distributed to French practitioners.

Assessment of Optimized Frozen/Thawed Semen Samples in Canines with the New A-Kinase Anchor Protein 4 Precursor Biomarker.

Optimizing thawing conditions are required to maximize recovery of semen capacities after cryopreservation. This study aimed to assess the effect of thawing procedures on motility recovery and maintenance of semen capacities over time. A fractional factorial design approach was used to reduce the number of repetitions and simultaneously analyze the different interactions.

A retrospective internet-based survey of French cat breeders about early-age neutering.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyse cat breeders' application of and opinions concerning early-age (ie, <16 weeks old) neutering in cats in France.

Methods: This study analysed a retrospective cohort. A web survey was designed for French cat breeders and was published in June 2017 on the Facebook page of Livre Officiel des Origines Félines, the official feline studbook for purebred cats born in France.