Katherine Hart

MSc BSc (Hons) DipAVN CertAVN PgCTSLHE FHEA RVN, Harper Adams University, Newport

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Research

Impact of storage on sterility of surgical instruments in autoclave bags

Multiple studies in the field of human healthcare have demonstrated the ability of sterilisation packaging materials in maintaining barrier integrity for several months post sterilisation. For...

Figure 1. (a) Buccal swab sampling in a Shetland sheepdog for MDR1 gene mutation testing; (b) Kennel sign for high-risk dogs whose MDR1 genotype is unknown; (c) A hospitalised German shepherd with signage on its kennel confirming it has the MDR1 gene mutation.

Multidrug resistance 1 (MDR1) gene mutation in dogs

An overview of genotype possibilities is included in Table 1. In summary, these are homozygous normal (unaffected), heterozygous or homozygous mutations (affected). Offspring can inherit this gene if...