Tissue predictability of elastography is low in collagenase induced deep digital flexor tendinopathy.

Elastography is an emerging imaging modality for characterizing tendon injury in horses, but its ability to differentiate tissue deformability relative to treatment group and biochemical properties using a prospective, experimental study design remain unknown. Objectives of the current study were to (a) to investigate differences in glycosaminoglycan, DNA, and soluble collagen levels in mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) treated limbs compared to untreated control limbs utilizing a collagenase model of tendinopathy; (b) compare elastographic features between treatment groups; and (c) determine tissue-level predictive capabilities of elastography in relation to biochemical outcomes. Bone marrow was collected for MSC culture and expansion.

Evaluation of peer teaching and deliberate practice to teach veterinary surgery.

Objective: To assess the impact of peer teaching and deliberate practice on surgical skills acquisition and retention in first- and second-year veterinary students.

Study Design: Randomized, prospective, comparative study.

Sample Population: Eighteen first-year and 25 second-year students from 1 college of veterinary medicine who had previously demonstrated proficiency in basic surgical skills.

Stakeholder expectations regarding the ability of new veterinary graduates to perform various diagnostic and surgical procedures.

OBJECTIVE To assess stakeholders' expectations regarding new veterinary graduates' ability to perform various diagnostic and surgical procedures. DESIGN Cross-sectional survey. SAMPLE Veterinary students, recent graduates, clinical veterinary college faculty, and general practitioners at or from AVMA Council on Education-accredited colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States and Caribbean.

Effects of an optional clinical skills laboratory on surgical performance of third-year veterinary students.

Objective: To determine whether addition of an optional clinical skills laboratory (OCSL) to the traditional surgery curriculum would affect total surgery time or incision closure time in veterinary students performing ovariohysterectomy of a dog during a third-year surgery course.

Design: Retrospective and prospective study of veterinary student attendance at OCSL sessions and student performance during the third-year surgery course.

Sample: Students from the classes of 2012, 2013, and 2014 at the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Medical treatment of horses with deep digital flexor tendon injuries diagnosed with high-field-strength magnetic resonance imaging: 118 cases (2000-2010).

Objective: To describe the location and severity of deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) lesions diagnosed by means of high-field-strength MRI in horses and to identify variables associated with return to activity following medical treatment.

Design: Retrospective case series.

Animals: 118 horses.

Relative stiffness of 3 bandage/splint constructs for stabilization of equine midmetacarpal fractures.

Objective: Determine the relative stiffness of 3 bandage/splint constructs intended for emergency fracture stabilization.

Design: Experimental model. A single plane free end deflection model was developed to simulate the forces placed on a bandage/splint construct during stabilization of a complete mid-metacarpal bone fracture.

Telephone communication in emergency cases: a training program for veterinary students.

The purpose of this project was to evaluate the incorporation of a telephone communication exercise into the junior surgery laboratory at Washington State University. Subjectively, the communication component seemed to encourage greater student preparedness and participation or ownership of cases in the surgical laboratory. Simulated clients were asked to score students on specific tasks and give any specific feedback.

Analgesic effects of butorphanol tartrate and phenylbutazone administered alone and in combination in young horses undergoing routine castration.

Objective: To compare the analgesic efficacy of administration of butorphanol tartrate, phenylbutazone, or both drugs in combination in colts undergoing routine castration.

Design: Randomized controlled clinical trial.

Animals: 36 client-owned colts.

Comparison of endotracheal intubation techniques in llamas.

This study evaluated a retrograde orotracheal intubation technique and compared it to the traditional normograde intubation technique used in llamas. Oral anatomical features, which can impair visualization of the epiglottis and laryngeal structures, and the production of excessive salivary secretions make it difficult to establish an airway under emergency conditions. Normograde intubation involves placing a stylet through the mouth into the trachea and advancing the endotracheal tube over the stylet into the trachea.

A comparison of electroejaculation and epididymal sperm collection techniques in stallions.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate 2 methods of semen collection that could be used as terminal procedures in stallions with irreparable conditions, such as fractures or colic. Electroejaculation was attempted under general anesthesia. Forty-eight hours later, the ponies were castrated and 2 different epididymal sperm collection techniques were attempted by using a flushing or floating method.