Veterinarians’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Associated with Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus Control and Prevention in South-East Australia

McMorrow, Claire; Gunn, Allan; Khalfan, Shahid; Hernández‐Jover, Marta; Brookes, Victoria

doi:10.3390/ani10091630

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“…It is difficult to compare this response rate to surveys of a similar nature in veterinarians globally or within Australia as many surveys conducted on veterinarians are unable to identify a denominator to calculate a response rate. 35 , 49 , 50 …”

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confidence: 99%

“…46 It is difficult to compare this response rate to surveys of a similar nature in veterinarians globally or within Australia as many surveys conducted on veterinarians are unable to identify a denominator to calculate a response rate. 35,49,50 This survey recorded a low response rate from rural veterinarians (0.8%). Possible reasons include a higher workload for rural veterinarians in some regions, due to a shortage of veterinarians in rural and remote areas.…”

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confidence: 96%

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Sickness presenteeism associated with influenza‐like illness in veterinarians working in New South Wales: Results of a state‐wide survey

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Background Sickness presenteeism in the veterinary profession potentially jeopardises the wellbeing of veterinary team members and endangers quality of patient care. In veterinary team members with influenza‐like illness (ILI), sickness presenteeism poses a risk to the health and wellbeing of colleagues and clients, particularly in the context of the COVID‐19 pandemic. This study aimed to evaluate factors associated with sickness presenteeism in NSW registered veterinarians suffering from ILI, both before and since the beginning of the COVID‐19 pandemic. Methods Veterinarians registered in NSW were invited to complete an anonymous online mixed‐methods survey between 31 March 2021 and 31 June 2021, regarding sickness presenteeism and absenteeism associated with ILI. The questionnaire was distributed through online and print newsletters of the Australian Veterinary Association NSW Branch and the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board. Results From a total of 122 participants, 81 veterinarians (66.4%) reported that they would attend work despite displaying symptoms of ILI. Most veterinarians would stay at home with a fever alone (n = 108, 88.5%), however, many would still attend work with a sore throat (n = 121, 99.2%) or a dry cough (n = 91, 74.6%). Sickness presenteeism was significantly associated with lack of staff to cover workers. Although sickness presenteeism remained common, participants reported that they were less likely to attend work with symptoms of ILI since the beginning of the COVID‐19 pandemic. Discussion The data are discussed in relation to sickness presenteeism in healthcare workers. These findings underscore an urgent need for relief staff to decrease sickness presenteeism.

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Sickness presenteeism associated with influenza‐like illness in veterinarians working in New South Wales: Results of a state‐wide survey

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“…In cattle, BVDV is prevented through vaccination and eradication of persistently infected cattle before the virus causes irreversible organ damage [ 14 , 15 ]. Modified live vaccines and inactivated vaccines against BVDV-1 and BVDV-2 strains are commercially available in many countries.…”

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Melatonin as Immune Potentiator for Enhancing Subunit Vaccine Efficacy against Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus

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Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is a pathogen associated with substantial economic losses in the dairy cattle industry. Currently, there are no effective vaccines against BVDV. Melatonin (MT) has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties, and the use of MF59 in vaccines significantly enhances vaccine efficiency. Here, MT and MF59 were added into the Erns-LTB vaccine. Subsequently, their inhibitory activity on the NF-κB signaling pathway in Mardin-Darby Bovine Kidney cells and the hippocampus was assessed using western blot and quantitative reverse transcription PCR. The findings revealed that MT in the Erns-LTB vaccine decreases the phosphorylation of p65 proteins caused by BVDV infection. In addition, MT decreased the mRNA levels of IL-1β and IL-6 in vitro, but increased the production of IFN-α, IFN-β, Mx1 in vitro, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, cyclic amp response element-binding protein, and the stem cell factor in vivo. Furthermore, treatment with Erns-LTB + MF59 + MT stimulated the production of T lymphocytes, alleviated pathological damage, decreased expressions of BVDV antigen, and tight junction proteins in mice. These findings imply that MT has potential for use in the Erns-LTB vaccine to inhibit BVDV infection and regulate the immune responses of T-cells by inhibiting the NF-κB signaling pathway.

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Seroprevalence of bovine viral diarrhea virus antibodies and risk factors in dairy cattle from the central desert of Iran

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Sani

Bakhshesh

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Veterinarians’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Associated with Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus Control and Prevention in South-East Australia

Cited by 9 publications

References 41 publications

Sickness presenteeism associated with influenza‐like illness in veterinarians working in New South Wales: Results of a state‐wide survey

Sickness presenteeism associated with influenza‐like illness in veterinarians working in New South Wales: Results of a state‐wide survey

Melatonin as Immune Potentiator for Enhancing Subunit Vaccine Efficacy against Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus

Seroprevalence of bovine viral diarrhea virus antibodies and risk factors in dairy cattle from the central desert of Iran

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