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44 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,085 Veterinary Practice and Education Studies papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Future research should focus on integrating thermal imaging data with AI-driven analysis programs and broader multicenter clinical trials, maximizing the potential of this technology in veterinary surgery.

    EVOLUTION OF RESEARCH ON THE USE OF THERMOGRAPHY IN VETERINARY SURGERY: A COMPREHENSIVE BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS · 2026 · DOI

  • Have you or another veterinarian at your practice performed an in-person physical examination of the animal(s) or in-person premise visit of the group of animals in the past? Yes No Is this for a known condition? Yes No You may prescribe a quantity of non- controlled drug limited to an immediate, short-term need or the minimum amount necessary to allow the client time to obtain in-person veterinary services.

    What can be done virtually? A modified Delphi study offering guidance on virtual companion animal physical examinations · 2026 · DOI

  • In wildlife and zoo medicine, limited sample sizes and special ethical/regulatory constraints prevent systematic validation of genomic diagnostics, wearable monitoring, and targeted vaccines/immunotherapies for endangered species. Integration of next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics with conservation biology principles requires developing non-invasive monitoring protocols specific to endangered species.

    Targeted Therapies in Veterinary Medicine: Accounting for Genetic, Environmental, and Individual Animal Variability · 2026 · DOI

  • Equine genomic profiling for breed-specific variants and known disease risk markers remains less advanced than in dogs and cats. The feasibility and cost-effectiveness of deploying inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor technology and genomic diagnostics for personalized therapy in high-value equine animals requires comparative effectiveness studies.

    Targeted Therapies in Veterinary Medicine: Accounting for Genetic, Environmental, and Individual Animal Variability · 2026 · DOI

  • In livestock, the cost constraints and economic trade-offs of individualizing therapies for large herd sizes have not been systematically analyzed. The intersection of targeted therapy with One Health concerns (antimicrobial resistance, zoonoses) requires species-specific therapeutic protocols that balance precision medicine benefits against public health outcomes in livestock production systems.

    Targeted Therapies in Veterinary Medicine: Accounting for Genetic, Environmental, and Individual Animal Variability · 2026 · DOI

  • Integration of wearable sensor technologies (accelerometers, GPS trackers, pressure sensors, infrared thermography, radar) into clinical workflow faces unresolved challenges in real-time data interpretation, cost feasibility, and hardware maintenance. Dynamic monitoring of treatment response via near-real-time sensor feedback has not been standardized as a clinical protocol across companion animal or livestock settings.

    Targeted Therapies in Veterinary Medicine: Accounting for Genetic, Environmental, and Individual Animal Variability · 2026 · DOI

  • Data fragmentation across genomic sequences, electronic medical records, sensor outputs, and farm management systems prevents unified database development. Incompatible data formats and variable data quality standards impede the development of big data approaches for identifying breed-specific therapeutic responses and environment–therapy interactions at scale.

    Targeted Therapies in Veterinary Medicine: Accounting for Genetic, Environmental, and Individual Animal Variability · 2026 · DOI

  • Veterinary datasets used for training AI and machine learning models are smaller and less curated than human medical datasets, and potential algorithm biases in these models have not been systematically characterized. Clinical integration of AI-powered predictive models for treatment response prediction remains nascent and requires validation protocols specific to multi-species veterinary contexts.

    Targeted Therapies in Veterinary Medicine: Accounting for Genetic, Environmental, and Individual Animal Variability · 2026 · DOI

  • Many species and breeds lack comprehensive reference genomes needed to support genomic stratification of animals by genetic risk. Bioinformatics pipelines for converting genomic data to actionable therapeutic decisions remain non-standardized across veterinary applications, limiting clinical adoption of precision medicine approaches.

    Targeted Therapies in Veterinary Medicine: Accounting for Genetic, Environmental, and Individual Animal Variability · 2026 · DOI

  • Several limitations should be considered when interpret- ing these findings. The sample size was small, with only 18 participants included in the final analysis. Although the mixed-methods design provided rich data, the limited num- ber of participants reduces statistical power and constrains generalizability. Participants were all from the same institu- tion located in the southern U.S. Larger and more diverse cohorts are needed to confirm these results and explore sub- group differences. This study used a nonrandomized design. Participants self-selected into the treatment or control group based on their availability for in-person sessions, which may have introduced selection bias. Students who chose the HEART© curriculum may have been more motivated for personal development or more receptive to experiential learning. Future randomized controlled trials would strengthen causal inferences. Gender distribution differed between groups; the treat- ment group consisted entirely of women. While this reflects voluntary enrollment patterns, it limits the ability to exam- ine gender-related differences in response to the curriculum. Studies with more balanced sampling are warranted. The intervention required specialized resources, includ- ing trained equine specialists, certified HeartMath® instruc- tors, and access to equine facilities. These requirements may limit scalability for institutions without established partner- ships or infrastructure. Although the curriculum could be adapted, key elements of equine-assisted learning may be difficult to replicate without horses. The study relied on short-term pre- and post-interven- tion assessments. While immediate improvements in HRV, well-being, and qualitative outcomes are promising, the durability of these effects is unknown. Longitudinal follow- up would help determine whether skills acquired through HEART© persist into the clinical years. The RS-14 survey was entered into Qualtrics backwards but did not affect the results. Finally, qualitative data were collected only from treat- ment group participants, which may have introduced positive bias. Although member checking enhanced trust- worthiness, including perspectives from nonparticipants or employing additional qualitative methods could provide a more balanced understanding. Despite these limitations, the study offers valuable insights into the potential of the HEART© curriculum to support emotional regulation, resilience, and leadership development in early medical education.

    Leading With HEART©: Equine-Assisted Leadership Training Fosters Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, and Identity Formation in First-Year Osteopathic Medical Students · 2026 · DOI

  • Curricula have been proposed to build cultural capacity in graduates, but these have not been reported in veterinary programs, and early attempts to integrate cultural competency into the University of Sydney veterinary curriculum lacked a formal structure and were ad hoc with respect to implementation.

    Cultural Competence Is Everyone’s Business: Embedding Cultural Competence in Curriculum Frameworks to Advance Veterinary Education · 2022 · DOI

  • Despite many career opportunities available to veterinarians in research related fields and requirements for training in research methodologies by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE), formal approaches to development of veterinary curriculum related to research topics have not been widely reported.

    A Model Course to Enhance Veterinary Student Exposure to Research · 2019 · DOI

  • The CAL consisted of lectures, multiple-choice questions, video recordings of animals in various husbandry conditions, open questions, and concept maps.

    A New Educational Resource to Improve Veterinary Students' Animal Welfare Learning Experience · 2013 · DOI

  • The use of the card sort technique has not been widely reported in veterinary educational literature, and so this study represents a novel approach to garnering opinions from newly enrolled veterinary students-a group of stakeholders whose views on this subject are seldom sought.

    Using a Card Sort Technique to Determine the Perceptions of First-Year Veterinary Students on Veterinary Professionalism Attributes Important to Future Success in Clinical Practice · 2022 · DOI

  • Intentional gendered messaging should be further explored as one strategy to broaden the talent pool in the workforce by attracting men back to the field.

    The Influence of Messaging on Perceptions of Careers in Veterinary Medicine: Do Gender Stereotypes Matter? · 2021 · DOI

  • Although there is literature on best practices that can inform veterinary communication training, little is known specifically about how veterinarians communicate their recommendations to clients in real-life interactions.

    Conversation Analysis of Veterinarians' Proposals for Long-Term Dietary Change in Companion Animal Practice in Ontario, Canada · 2018 · DOI

  • Several studies suggest that veterinary students' empathy for animals declines during the years spent at university, yet the factors responsible for this change are not well understood.

    The Influence of Workplace Learning on Attitudes toward Animal Welfare in Veterinary Students · 2014 · DOI

  • The evolution of the work of the veterinarian should be explored alongside the evolution of closely related occupations, as the current working practice of veterinarians is affected by the practice of these other occupations.

    Inter-Professional Practice: From Veterinarian to the Veterinary Team · 2014 · DOI

  • Limited research into veterinary development and education in New Zealand includes accounts by veterinarians ‐ Laing’s monographs,4 Shortridge, Smith and Gardner’s history of the veterinary profession, and Burns’ historical sociology thesis.

    Urged for more than fifty years: veterinary education in New Zealand, c1900‐1964 · 2009 · DOI

  • Most participants thought that the veterinary degree program at Massey University provided a strong basis in scientific theory and clinical reasoning, but was lacking in communication skills training.

    The Transition from Veterinary Student to Practitioner: A “Make or Break” Period · 2009 · DOI

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