Efficacy validation of a low-cost handmade simulator (SIMCA-COW) in palpation, ultrasonography evaluation, and artificial insemination in cows by Carolina Balão da Silva, Elvira Matilla Pinto

“…The limited resources of veterinary schools, the increase in the number of students in lecture halls, and the low availability of animals for teaching due to welfare regulations, reduce teaching opportunities with live animals being simulator as the better alternative. …”
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Stakeholder perspectives on veterinary student preparedness for workplace clinical training – a qualitative study by Jennifer Routh, Sharmini Julita Paramasivam, Peter Cockcroft, Vishna Devi Nadarajah, Kamalan Jeevaratnam

“…This improved understanding is a necessary precursor to refining pedagogical support and curriculum design within veterinary schools.…”
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Determinants of Work-Related Risks among Veterinary Clinical Students in South West Nigeria by Oluwawemimo O. Adebowale, Monsurat O. Afolabi, Hezekiah K. Adesokan, Olubunmi G. Fasanmi, Olanike K. Adeyemo, Olajoju J. Awoyomi, Folorunso O. Fasina

“…Therefore, the development of mitigation programmes in veterinary schools becomes critical to safeguard students’ wellbeing.…”
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Zoonotic infections in UK and Irish veterinary students: a cross-sectional survey by Tamzin Furtado, Lois Kennedy, Gina Pinchbeck, John S. P. Tulloch

“…Methods A survey containing both open and closed questions, was distributed to undergraduate veterinary students at all veterinary schools in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Descriptive statistics, and univariable logistic regression were used to explore quantitative data; thematic analysis was used to explore qualitative data. …”
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The intersection of Interprofessional Education and One Health: A qualitative study in human and veterinary medical institutions by Claire Tucker, Jake Keyel, Amy Blue, Ruthanne Chun, Amara Estrada, Hossein Khalili, Anuja Riles, Rohini Roopnarine, Brian Sick, Sue VandeWoude, Brittany Watson, Lauren Wisnieski, Tracy Webb

“…COHA consists of veterinary schools partnered with medical institutions through the National Institutes of Health CTSA funding mechanism with the specific goal of advancing the understanding of diseases shared by humans and animals. …”
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Veterinarians’ Perception, Knowledge and Practices of Hand Hygiene in Enugu State Southeast, Nigeria by Madubuike U. ANYANWU, Obichukwu C. NWOBI, Oluwatosin K. AJOKE

“…In conclusion, veterinarians’ awareness and perception about HH in the study area is moderate while the practices are sub-optimal, thus the education of Nigerian veterinarians about HH and the teaching of the principles and practices of appropriate HH during veterinary schools are recommended.…”
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Exploring mental health in veterinary students: common stressors and effective coping strategies: a narrative review by Rahib K. Islam, Emily K. Cobb, Hannah K. McCowan, Kylie Watson, Kaustuv Bhattacharya, Kaustuv Bhattacharya, Anjali Chandra, Warda Mohiuddin, Karen Gruszynski, Karen Gruszynski, Amanda H. Wilkerson, John J. Dascanio, Robert E. Davis, Vinayak K. Nahar, Vinayak K. Nahar

“…Interventions to promote healthy coping mechanisms, reduce stigma, and improve access to mental health resources are essential. Veterinary schools should prioritize creating a supportive environment to ensure students can manage the demands of their profession while maintaining their mental health and wellbeing.…”
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Awareness of "predatory" open-access journals among prospective veterinary and medical authors attending scientific writing workshops by Mary M Christopher, Karen M Young

“…A total of 145 participants completed the survey: 106 (73.1%) from veterinary schools and 86 (59.3%) graduate students or residents. …”
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Equine piroplasmosis in different geographical areas in France: Prevalence heterogeneity of asymptomatic carriers and low genetic diversity of Theileria equi and Babesia caballi by Maggy Jouglin, Claire Bonsergent, Nathalie de la Cotte, Mickaël Mège, Céline Bizon, Anne Couroucé, Élodie-Anne Lallemand, Agnès Leblond, Louise C Lemonnier, Aurélia Leroux, Ilaria Marano, Alexandre Muzard, Émilie Quéré, Marion Toussaint, Albert Agoulon, Laurence Malandrin

“…We developed a species-specific nested PCR protocol targeting the 18S small sub-unit (SSU) rRNA gene and used it on blood samples collected from 566 asymptomatic horses across four National Veterinary Schools.The carrier frequency varied from 18.7 % around Paris (central-north) to 56.1 % around Lyon (southeast), with an overall prevalence of 38.3 %. …”
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Cross-Sectional Study on COVID-19 Prevention and Vaccination Status of Veterinary Colleges in Southeast Nigeria by M. E. Sanda, A. C. Ngene, P. I. Otuh, F. A. Oyeleye, B. N. Ogunro, S. O. Olorunleke, E. A. Nwokeoji, E. Kalu, N. U. Njoku, I. J. Ogbonna, C. J. Aronu, A. A. Okokon, J.C. Amadi, C. A. N. Akpan

“…COVID-19 vaccination and compliance with the established prevention protocols are integral to curbing the spread of the COVID-19 virus; however, there is a paucity of information on compliance with these measures among veterinary schools within southeast Nigeria. To fill this gap, we evaluated the vaccination status and individual’s perception of the preventive measures against COVID-19 infections. …”
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Does Evolution matter?: a case study in Brazil of the effects of an evolutionary-thinking academic atmosphere in postgraduate students' belief in God/religious belief by Ivan A. Dias, Rodrigo H. Willemart, Antonio C. Marques

“…Herein we analyzed both (1) the profile of 1st semester undergraduate students and (2), thesis and dissertations, concerning religious and evolutionary thoughts from Biology and Veterinary Schools at the largest university of South America. …”
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Improving Milk Quality and Udder Health of Etawah Crossbred Goat by Good Milking Procedure by Suranindyah, Yuni, Diwanti, Sari Retno, Diantha, Ditto Aji, Nurliyani, Nurliyani

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Veterinarians’ Perception, Knowledge and Practices of Antibiotic Stewardship in Enugu State Southeast, Nigeria by Madubuike Umunna ANYANWU, Oluwatosin Ajoke KOLADE

“…In conclusion, the veterinarians’ awareness/perception and practices of ABS is abysmally poor in the study area, thus education of Nigerian veterinarians about ABS and the teaching of the principles and practices of ABS during veterinary schools are recommended.…”
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Longitudinal assessment of competency development at The Ohio State University using the competency-based veterinary education (CBVE) model by Emma K. Read, Connor Maxey, Kent G. Hecker, Kent G. Hecker

“…With the development of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges' Competency-Based Veterinary Education (CBVE) model, veterinary schools are reorganizing curricula and assessment guidelines, especially within the clinical rotation training elements. …”
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Molecular Analysis of A Variable Region on Protective Antigen Gene of Selected Bacillus anthracis Isolated from Central Java and Yogyakarta Special Region. by Sanam, Maxs Urais Ebenhaizar, Asmara, Widya, Wahyuni, Agnesia Endang Tri Hastuti, Wibowo, Michael Haryadi

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Molecular Analysis of A Variable Region on Protective Antigen Gene of Selected Bacillus anthracis Isolated from Central Java and Yogyakarta Special Region. by Sanam, Maxs Urais Ebenhaizar, Asmara, Widya, Wahyuni, Agnesia Endang Tri Hastuti, Wibowo, Michael Haryadi

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions Associated With Antimicrobial Stewardship Among Veterinary Students: A Multi-Country Survey From Nigeria, South Africa, and Sudan by Folorunso O. Fasina, Folorunso O. Fasina, Lerica LeRoux-Pullen, Lerica LeRoux-Pullen, Peter Smith, Legesse K. Debusho, Aminu Shittu, Saleh M. Jajere, Saleh M. Jajere, Oluwawemimo Adebowale, Ismail Odetokun, Michael Agbaje, Modupe M. Fasina, Olubunmi G. Fasanmi, Deborah van Dyk, Mohammed S. Abubakar, Monday M. Onakpa, Masaad G. Ali, Hozaifa S. Yousuf, Waliedin E. Elmgboul, Mohammed M. Sirdar, Mohammed M. Sirdar

“…This multi-country survey attempts to explore the KAP of future veterinarians on stewardship of antimicrobial and identify knowledge gaps. Eight veterinary schools participated from Nigeria, Sudan and South Africa. …”
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The Global Resource for Online Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine Learning by Kristen Reyher

“…Future aims of the project team include designing methods of cataloguing and disseminating evidence syntheses to support clinical decision-making and evidence-based veterinary practice, improving and standardising the teaching of EBVM to undergraduate and postgraduate students at veterinary schools internationally, and building a community of practice in this area.…”
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A cross-sectional study examining perceptions of discriminatory behaviors experienced and witnessed by veterinary students undertaking clinical extra-mural studies by Olivia S. Summers, Rebecca Medcalf, Katherine A. Hubbard, Charlotte S. McCarroll

“…This study's objectives were to identify and characterize the pattern of perceived discriminatory behaviors (i.e., belief of being treated unfairly) that veterinary students encounter while seeing practice and explore students' attitudes toward discrimination.MethodsStudents at British and Irish veterinary schools who undertook some clinical EMS completed a survey of closed and open questions as part of a cross-sectional study. …”
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The transition into veterinary practice: Opinions of recent graduates and final year students by Hudson Neil PH, Hammond Jenny, Mellanby Richard J, Bell Catriona E, Shaw Darren J, Kinnison Tierney, Baillie Sarah, Rhind Susan M, Whittington Rachel E, Donnelly Ruth

“…</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>The study was carried out across 3 veterinary schools in the United Kingdom. Paper based or electronic surveys were used. …”
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