Pre-insemination prediction of dystocia in dairy cattle.

Dystocia or difficult calving in cattle is detrimental to the health of the afflicted cows and has a negative economic impact on the dairy industry. The goal of this study was to create a data-driven tool for predicting the calving difficulty of non-heifer cows using input variables that are known prior to the moment of insemination. Compared to past studies, we excluded input variables that can only be known during or after insemination, such as birth weight and gestation length.

Results of Nonoperative Treatment for Symptomatic Tarsal Coalitions.

Introduction: Recommendations for the initial treatment (nonoperative measures to surgical excision) of symptomatic tarsal coalitions vary. Because nonoperative outcomes are poorly established, we retrospectively evaluated their success in preventing surgery and achieving pain relief for pediatric patients with symptomatic tarsal coalitions.

Materials And Methods:  A retrospective study of pediatric patients with symptomatic tarsal coalitions treated at a single institution was undertaken.

The Educational Opportunities Provided by a Pediatric Orthopedic Urgent Case Review Conference: Keep Score to Provide a Better Experience.

Objective: To evaluate the distribution of conditions presented at a case conference to assess resident educational exposure to acute pediatric orthopedic conditions.

Design: Retrospective review of emergency department and inpatient consultations presented at a daily pediatric orthopedic case conference over a 3-year period. Consultations were divided into 3-month resident rotation blocks for analysis.