Veterinary College Research Articles

Proposal of an objective formula-based model for equitable ranking of veterinary colleges

IntroductionWe suggest an objective ranking formula that has wide national and international application. The new formula is presented with U.S. Colleges of Veterinary Medicine as an example. Methods used by ranking agencies differ, as do the ranks they generate. In some instances, relatively narrow information is collected from a limited number of polled contributors, raising questions about strength and validity of the generated ranks.MethodsA new formula-based weighted model for ranking of veterinary colleges is proposed. Numbers fed into the formula parameters, for instance teaching hospital case load, faculty number and research expenditures, derive from real and measurable qualities of each college and drive an objective final ranking score for each veterinary college. This formula is designed to be readily modified within and beyond the veterinary profession.ResultsThe new ranking system works from calculations that are straightforward and transparent with little room for subjective interpretation. It is designed to provide a rigorous and defendable institutional rank for all veterinary colleges.DiscussionThe new ranking system is designed to be readily adaptable within veterinary colleges as the profession changes, as well as to academic institutions with focuses other than veterinary medicine. The goal is to provide a new model that is useful for objective comparisons.

Postanesthetic neurologic signs progressing to seizures in 2 dogs and 1 cat with unoperated congenital portosystemic shunts after non-shunt-related surgery.

To describe the development of neurologic signs progressing to seizures in 2 dogs and 1 cat with unoperated single congenital portosystemic shunts (CPSSs) after general anesthesia for non-shunt-related surgery and no intraoperative shunt manipulation. 2 dogs (dog 1 [a 5-year-old 7.1-kg castrated male Bichon Frise] and dog 2 [a 10-year-old 7.3-kg castrated male Bichon Frise]) and 1 cat (cat 1 [a 2-year-old 3.8-kg castrated male Ragdoll]). Medical records from the University College Dublin Veterinary Hospital and Royal Veterinary College Queen Mother Animal Hospital were searched for dogs and cats with unoperated CPSSs that developed neurologic signs progressing to seizures after general anesthesia for non-shunt-related surgery between January 1, 2015, and June 31, 2024. 3 animals were identified. Dogs 1 and 2 both underwent cholecystectomy, whereas cat 1 underwent jejunal enterectomy. None had known preoperative seizures, although both dogs had experienced prolonged anesthetic recovery after previous surgery and the cat had a 3-day history of ataxia, walking into walls, and generalized weakness. All 3 animals developed severe neurologic signs including seizures within 48 hours postoperatively. Both dogs were euthanized before hospital discharge: dog 1 for suspected aspiration pneumonia coupled with severe neurologic signs and dog 2 for refractory neurologic signs. Cat 1 survived to hospital discharge and underwent 2 subsequent CPSS attenuation surgeries. Postanesthetic neurologic signs can occur in animals with CPSSs without intraoperative shunt manipulation. This possible complication should be discussed with owners of animals with unoperated CPSSs that require general anesthesia for non-shunt-related surgery.

Assessment of acute inhalation toxicity of Low-temperature SMOG insect® smoke generators

The purpose of this work is to calculate the parameters of acute inhalation toxicity of the low-temperature insecticide smoke generator SMOK insect®, as well as to establish its hazard class. The active ingredient in the generator is the synthetic pyrethroid cyflutrin.The research was conducted on the basis of the vivarium and the Department of Veterinary and Sanitary Examination of the St. Petersburg State University of Veterinary Medicine.The object of the study was 5 groups of laboratory rats of the Wistar line (4 experimental and 1 control). There were 6 animals in each group (3 females and 3 males).The animals were inhaled with the active substance of low-temperature SMOK insect® generators. Each of the four experimental groups received the following doses of the drug according to DV: 1 – 0.5 mg / l, 2 – 2 mg/ l, 3 – 10 mg/ l, 4 – 20 mg/ l, respectively. The control group did not receive the drug.As a result of the experiment, no dead animals were identified in group 1. In the 2nd group, 1 rat died, in the 3rd - 2, in the 4th all animals died.During the experiment, respiratory depression and asphyxia were noted in animals. The irritating effect of the drug on the mucous membranes was revealed.As a result of the conducted research, it was revealed that the drug SMOK insect® belongs to the 3rd hazard group (moderately dangerous substances) in accordance with State Standard 32646-2014.

Racing performance of Standardbred horses following surgical treatment of apical proximal sesamoid bone fractures (49 cases)

SummaryBackgroundApical proximal sesamoid bone (PSB) fractures are a common occurrence in Standardbred racehorses due to the high‐intensity nature of their work. Several studies have evaluated the racing performance after surgical removal of apical fracture fragments in Thoroughbred horses, however information pertaining to Standardbred racehorses is limited.ObjectivesTo (i) describe the distribution of apical PSB fractures in a population of Standardbred racehorses; and (ii) measure return to athletic ability in these horses following surgical removal of apical PSB fracture fragments.Study designRetrospective.MethodsMedical records of Standardbred racehorses presenting to the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) for surgical treatment of an apical PSB fracture were reviewed. Lifetime racing records were obtained, and the five race starts before injury and the five race starts following surgical treatment were analysed for total earnings and number of top‐3 placings for each horse.ResultsThirty‐three horses raced following surgery; 22 of which were racing prior to injury. No significant differences were found in top‐3 placings or monetary earnings for the 22 horses which had raced prior to and after surgery. There was no significant difference in limb or sesamoid affected and return to racing. No associations were found between type of surgery performed or degree of suspensory desmitis and whether the horse returned to racing.Main limitationsSmall sample size.Conclusions88% of horses that were racing prior to injury also raced following surgical treatment of an apical PSB fracture. Surgical removal of apical PSB fractures in Standardbred racehorses does not appear to affect their future athletic ability.

МЕТАБОЛИЧЕСКИЕ ИЗМЕНЕНИЯ ПРИ ПРИМЕНЕНИИ АМИЛМЕТАКРЕЗОЛА В ЭКСПЕРИМЕНТЕ

Respiratory diseases are among the most urgent problems of veterinary and human medicine. Many authors suggest that against the background of high air contamination in the area where animals are kept, timely treatment of diseases of the nasopharyngeal zone will limit the aerogenic pathway of damage to the lower respiratory tract. Currently, antiseptics are most often used for this purpose, in particular amimetacresol. The purpose of research is an experimental study of the effect of amylmethacresol on the state of the liver in laboratory animals. Under the conditions of the vivarium of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education St. Petersburg State University of Veterinary, a research work was carried out, the object of which were white non-linear rats aged from 3 to 5 months weighing 180–220 g. Two groups of 6 animals each were formed from clinically healthy rats: No. 1 (control, intact) - the study drug was not used in animals; № 2 (experimental) – amylmetacresol was administered orally once a day at a dose of 30 mg/kg for 7 days. In rats from the experimental group, significant changes in blood composition were noted. So, on the 8th day of the experiment, in comparison with the initial state, there was a significant increase in the level of alkaline phosphatase by 20.9 %, glucose by 10.6, cholesterol by 30.9, bilirubin by 25.9 % and bile acids by 2.3 times. A change in the activity of aminotransferases caused dysfermentemia, as indicated by a decrease in the De Ritis coefficient. There was a trend towards a decrease in total protein (by 3.3 %) and a pronounced, but not significant increase in cholesterol (by 30.9 %, p > 0.5). Our data indicate that amylmetacresol has a hepatotoxic effect and the need for its further study.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF FOOD BUSINESS INCUBATION CENTRE OF TAMIL NADU VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY

Food business incubation centre (FBIC) under the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University established during 2014 hadfacilitated the farmers, students and entrepreneurs in terms of training, consultancy, external project and incubation services. To evaluate the performance of the Food Business Incubation Centre on incubation services, data were collected for a period of 10 years from 2014-15 to 2023-24 and analyzed. The study also included the available data from the financial year 2018-19 to 2023-24 to assess the types ofvisitors and their purpose of visit to the incubation centre and the data were analyzed. It was concluded that majority of the incubatees utilized the FBIC for the incubation services in the area of dairy processing. Totally 14 members successfully graduated of which 50 % of them were female. The highest number of visits was recorded during the financial year 2022-2023 and the maximum of the visitor category was students from schools and colleges and only 9.7 % of the visitors were business aspirants out of the total visitors during the study period.

TREATMENT OF AMITRAZ TOXICITY IN A DOG: A CASE REPORT

A one and half year, female, non descriptive dog was presented to Veterinary College Hospital, Hassan with the history of incoordination, drowsiness and vomiting after accidental oral administration ofAmitraz liquid (RIDD®) by the owner. On physical examination animal was dull and depressed. Sedation (drowsiness) and hypothermia was noticed with the rectal temperature of 98.8°E Hemato-biochemical findings were within the normal range. Based on history and clinical signs, the case was diagnosed as amitrazpoisoning and animal was treated with Yohimbine Hydrochloride at the rate of 0.2 mg per Kg body weight intramuscularly and activated charcoal per orally, along with the supportive therapy. Animal was completely recovered after 5 days of treatment.

Prevalence of Malaria Parasite among Students of Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria

Background: Malaria, an acute febrile illness caused by Plasmodium parasites and transmitted through infected Anopheles mosquitoes, remains a significant public health challenge. Nigeria has a high malaria burden, particularly among vulnerable populations. We aimed to determine the prevalence of malaria among students at Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology (FCVMLT) in Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria, and assess their knowledge and prevention practices. Materials: The study involved 134 students from three academic departments at FCVMLT between Apr and Jun 2022. Venous blood samples were collected, and malaria infection was assessed using microscopy with Giemsa-stained thick and thin blood films. A questionnaire was also administered to gather information on malaria awareness and preventive behaviors. Results: The overall malaria prevalence among students was 35.07%, with a higher infection rate observed among females (42.35%) compared to males (22.45%), a difference that was statistically significant (χ² = 47.38, P<0.001). Malaria prevalence varied slightly across departments, with the Medical Laboratory Science department recording the highest prevalence at 39.13%, followed by Environmental Science and Management (25.00%) and Environmental Health Technology (26.92%), though this variation was not statistically significant (χ² =2.14, P=0.344). Students residing off-campus had a slightly higher prevalence (35.78%) than those living on-campus (32.94%), with no statistically significant difference (χ² = 0.24, P=0.622). Conclusion: The high prevalence of malaria among students, despite good awareness, highlights the need for improved malaria control measures within educational settings. Asymptomatic infections among students could contribute to sustained malaria transmission within the community. Implementing regular malaria screenings, distributing insecticide-treated bed nets, and conducting educational campaigns on effective preventive practices are recommended.

Impact of Ground Flaxseed on Methane Reduction and their Influence on Nutrient Digestibility In-vitro

The current study was carried out during the period of October, 2018 to March, 2019 at the Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India to assess the effect of the Ground flaxseed supplemented at 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20% of TMR on DM basis on in-vitro gas output and fiber degradation. Regardless of the levels of ground flaxseed, the net gas production (NGP) in flaxseed supplemented groups (5–20% level) was lower than control. The partitioning factor (PF) of flaxseed supplemented groups was significantly greater in relation to reference group. The NDF digestibility remained unaffected at supplementation levels ranging from 5% to 15% flaxseed compared to the control. However, it dropped significantly (p<0.01) with flaxseed supplementation at the 20% level. Although, ME availability was not affected by flaxseed supplementation. Significantly (p<0.01) high levels of acetate were observed in control than flaxseed supplemented groups at 15% and 20% levels. Relative proportions of butyrate and fermentable carbon dioxide varied significantly at 5% and 15% levels of flaxseed supplementations. Regardless of the level of flaxseed, methane percent of NGP, methane 100 mg-1 DDM and methane 100 mg-1 DOM depicted a significant reduction (p<0.01) relative to the control. Ammonia nitrogen levels remained unchanged across all levels of flaxseed supplementation. In conclusion, flaxseed supplementation mitigated the methane production and improved the digestibility without affecting ME availability.

Sub Acute Toxicity Study of Mixed Fungal Culture Filtrates Isolated from Maize Stalks of Shivamogga District in Rats

Aim: To assess effects of the toxicity caused by consuming the fungal contaminated fodder by the cattle in the field conditions. Study Design: Study was conducted in 3 groups of Wistar Albino rats. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology and Department of Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary College Shivamogga, Karnataka, between August 2024 to October 2024. Methodology: A repeated-dose 28-days oral sub acute toxicity study was performed with three groups (n=6) of Wistar Albino rats. The group I (control) received oral gavage of potato dextrose broth @ dose of 2 mL/100g, where as groups II and III received mixed fungal culture filtrate of Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus niger at the doses of 1 and 2 mL/100 g respectively. Results: Treated groups (group II and III) showed increase in serological parameters (Aspartate Transaminase, Alanine transaminase, Creatinine, Blood urea nitrogen) and decrease in hematological parameters (PCV, Hb, TLC, TEC). Conclusion: The findings of the present study inferred that the fungal culture filtrates of fungus isolated from contaminated maize stalk caused toxicity in rats, which was attributed for the presence of a toxic principle components in the fungal culture filtrates.

Students' Reports of Challenges, Experiences, and Perceptions of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Veterinary Colleges in Canada and the United States.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in veterinary medicine affects veterinarians, students, clients, and the regional availability of veterinary services. Veterinary students from 5 colleges in Canada and 5 colleges in the United States were surveyed about their challenges, experiences, and perceptions related to EDI, resulting in 456 responses (10.4%). A greater proportion of participants reported personal, financial, mental health, and physical health challenges during veterinary college compared to the proportion reporting these challenges before starting veterinary college. Statistically, participants who did not identify as White (odds ratio [OR]: 2.2, confidence interval [CI]: 1.1-4.3), who reported having a disability (OR: 5.0, CI: 2.1-12.1), and who identified as part of the LGBTQ2S+ community (OR: 8.5, CI: 3.8-19.2 ) were more likely to agree or strongly agree that discrimination occurs at veterinary colleges. Fewer participants reported experiencing discrimination in veterinary colleges (20.6%) compared to veterinary workplaces (36.8%). In the workplace, more participants reported the expectation of facing bias from clients than from managers or peers. The expectation of facing bias from clients was associated with the female gender (OR: 2.7, CI: 1.3-5.6), not identifying as White (OR: 7.4, CI: 2.5-21.3), and identifying as part of the LGBTQ2S+ community (OR: 2.7, CI: 1.3-5.4). More participants expected to practice in the same type of region as where they grew up rather than a different type of region. Thus, training future veterinarians from areas with region-based lack of access to veterinary services may be more effective than simply training more veterinarians. College EDI initiatives should include input from all participants and especially those who are most likely to experience discrimination, facilitating meaningful training and support.

Integrated, Scaffolded, and Mandatory Community and Shelter Medicine Curriculum: Best Practices for Transformational Learning on Access to Veterinary Care.

Within veterinary medical education, there is increasing focus on equity and cultural competency/humility, especially within service learning in community and shelter medicine. This article reviews the current literature and draws from the experience of the Ontario Veterinary College Community Healthcare Partnership Program's development of a community and shelter medicine curriculum. We propose that to graduate veterinarians with the knowledge and skills to address inequities in access to veterinary care, a best practice is to integrate mandatory in-class and experiential learning activities, scaffolded across the curriculum. This is a best practice as it creates the best chance for transformational learning for students and is part of our responsibility to the communities we partner with to move toward cultural safety. This Best Practice report addresses the following questions: 1. What foundation of knowledge in community and shelter medicine is needed? (Five curricular pillars: animal welfare, vulnerable animals, spectrum of care, well-being, and cultural humility). 2. How should programs be structured? (Mandatory, integrated, and scaffolded curriculum). 3. What are the pedagogical goals? (Transformational learning). It is our hope that this synthesis is of value to other veterinary colleges seeking to develop programs and/or curricula in community and shelter medicine to address barriers to veterinary care access.

Sequencing the Parasitic Nematode Contracaecum spp. in Edible Fish (Planiliza Abu)

Contracaecum rudolphii Hartwich,1964 (Nematoda: Ascaridoidea, Anisakidae) is a typical anisakid recorded globally. Consumption of undercooked seafood, raw or infected, contains the nematode larvae that cause human anisakidosis. Fish (Planiliza abu) specimens were obtained from a local market in Karbala, Iraq. This type of fish came from the Razzaza Lake. The prevalence of Contracaecum spp. parasites were done over eight months from June 2022 until January 2023, using ITS1, morphological and molecular analysis of the nematodes Contracaecum spp from fish. Of 395 fish, 124 (31.3%) had visceral infections caused by Contracaecum spp. larval type (L3). The morphological and genetic identification of Contracaecum spp. was validated in the parasitology laboratory of the Veterinary Medicine College at Kerbala University. The result showed that the infection rate in January 2023 was (46.6%) and increased while it was (20%) in September 2022. With the use of ITS1 gene, the molecular analysis for Contracaecum spp. was to investigate Contracaecum spp. and to confirm it. However, the nematode count, number of infected fish, and length were all substantially different at the P≤0.05. This study detected the isolate=(a1) at the locus=OP787071 and sequenced the parasites. The isolates were confirmed as Contracaecum rudolphii, isolate a1 internal transcribed spacer 1, partial sequence. In conclusion, molecular genotyping might be a useful technique for identifying the Contracaecum L3 larval species, life-cycle biology, transmission methods, and types of intermediate hosts.

First person – Latasha Ludwig

ABSTRACT First Person is a series of interviews with the first authors of a selection of papers published in Biology Open, helping researchers promote themselves alongside their papers. Latasha Ludwig is first author on ‘ Patient-matched tumours, plasma, and cell lines reveal tumour microenvironment- and cell culture-specific microRNAs’, published in BiO. Latasha conducted the research described in this article while a PhD student in Geoffrey A. Wood's lab at the Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Canada. She is now an assistant clinical professor at the Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, USA, investigating canine and feline tumour pathology, including microRNAs as prognostic and diagnostic biomarkers.

ECR Spotlight – Yuting Lin

ECR Spotlight is a series of interviews with early-career authors from a selection of papers published in Journal of Experimental Biology and aims to promote not only the diversity of early-career researchers (ECRs) working in experimental biology but also the huge variety of animals and physiological systems that are essential for the ‘comparative’ approach. Yuting Lin is an author on ‘ Hindlimb kinematics, kinetics, and muscle dynamics during sit-to-stand and sit-to-walk transitions in emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae)’, published in JEB. Yuting is a PhD student in the lab of John R. Hutchinson at The Royal Veterinary College, UK, investigating the biomechanics of vertebrate terrestrial movement, particularly the sit-to-stand transition in birds.

Effect of different bedding materials on the performance of rats

Bedding and nesting material provided in cages for laboratory rats has important consequences on welfare, directly through the comfort and utility in behaviour such as nest building, and indirectly through properties such as air quality. A study was conducted at Small Animal House, Veterinary College, Bangalore to find out effect of different bedding materials on the reproductive performance of laboratory rats. Thirty Wistar female rats were divided into three groups and subjected to the different bedding material used – paddy husk (PH), corncob (CC) and wood shavings (WS). Litter size and litter weight were recorded at birth and at weaning (day 21). Bedding material significantly (P<0.05) influenced litter size at birth, where it was significantly higher in WS (8.06±0.31) and PH (8.03±0.31) than in CC (6.8±0.3). Litter weight was higher in WS at all times, though not significantly (P>0.05) different from the other groups. The results indicate that wood shavings and corncob may be suitably used as alternative to other bedding materials for laboratory rats.

Impact of Stocking Density on Welfare, Behavior, and Growth Performance of Large White Yorkshire Pigs under Indian Condition

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of varying stocking densities on the welfare, behaviour, and production performance of growing Large White Yorkshire pigs. Study Design: The research focused on assessing the influence of decreasing floor space allowance per pig on welfare indicators, including behavioural patterns, growth metrics, and feed efficiency. Seventy-four weaned pigs were randomly divided into four treatment groups with stocking densities ranging from 0.3 m²/pig to 0.21 m²/pig. Behavioural data were recorded using smartphone cameras and CCTV, while growth and feed metrics were systematically measured. Place and Duration of Study: The experiment was conducted from 2020 to 2023 at the Piggery Farm, Department of Livestock Production Management, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, India (Latitude: 30°54' North, Longitude: 75°48' East). Methodology: A corn-soybean meal-based diet was provided ad libitum, and body weight, feed intake, and behavioural observations were recorded weekly. Negative and positive social behaviours, exploratory activities, and lying duration were documented for each group. Statistical analyses were performed using ANOVA and Duncan's Multiple Range Test to compare treatment effects at a significance level of P ≤ 0.05. Results: Growth performance, including body weight and average daily gain (ADG), showed no significant differences between groups; however, a linear increase in body weight was observed over time. Feed intake and feed conversion ratio (FCR) differed significantly, with pigs at higher stocking densities consuming more feed and displaying higher FCR values. Behavioural analysis revealed increased negative behaviours such as aggression and tail biting in higher stocking density groups, while exploratory and positive social behaviours were more frequent in these groups. Lower stocking density groups displayed more lying behaviour, particularly towards the end of the study. Conclusion: Decreasing floor space allowance significantly impacted pig behaviour, increasing stress-related activities and negative social interactions without significantly affecting growth performance. These findings emphasize the importance of optimizing space allocation in intensive pig farming systems to balance welfare and productivity.

Molecular Detection of Haemoprotozoan Diseases in Anaemic Goats of Southern India: A Pilot Study

Background: Anaemia is a common and important clinical presentation in goats due to infectious, traumatic, nutritional, haemoprotozoal, endo and ecto parasitic causes. Haemoprotozoan are obligate intracellular pathogens transmitted by ticks with an impact on animal health. Anaplasma ovis, Babesia ovis, Babesia motasi and Theileria luwenshuni that infects goats can be diagnosed by different methods like giemsa staining, PCR or competitive ELISA. Methods: Goats presented to Large Animal Clinics of Madras Veterinary College Teaching Hospital, Chennai, India, were screened for the signs of anaemia. In this study, PCR method was used for the detection of Anaplasma, Babesia and Theileria infection. Result: Among 25 blood samples collected from anaemic goats, 48 per cent were found positive for haemoprotozoan disease. Out of which 32 per cent were Anaplasma ovis followed by 4 per cent of Babesia motasi and Babesia ovis each whereas remaining 8 per cent showed mixed infection. This indicated a high incidence of haemoprotozoan infection as a major cause of anaemia in goats reared under field conditions.

Determination of the Late Postmortem Interval by Observing the Electrical Conductivity in Skeletal Muscles of Rats.

To determine the values of electrical conductivity (EC) of cadaveric skeletal muscles of male rats and their relationship with different postmortem intervals (PMI). Experimental study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, King Edward Medical University (KEMU), Lahore, in collaboration with the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore, from October 2021 to September 2022. The non-probability consecutive sampling technique was used for the sample collection of 98 Sprague-Dawley rats and all were male. All lower-hind limb skeletal muscles of rats with known death intervals were used. Parameters (EC) were measured by using conductivity meter DDS-11A, through the method described by Ekanem and Achinewhu. Healthy adult rats within a specific weight range (250-300 g) and with a known time of death, euthanised using a standardised method such as CO2 asphyxiation were included, and the rats with pre-existing diseases or injuries affecting muscle tissue, those showing advanced decomposition or bacterial contamination, or with an unknown or inconsistent PMI were excluded. The results showed that there was a significant correlation between the duration of PMI and EC, and the data fitted well in the quadratic regression equation as y = -1203.67 + 2.50 EC + 0.001x2 (R2 = 0.924). This study suggests that measuring the EC of skeletal muscle extracts offers a reliable method for estimating late PMIs, showing a strong correlation with PMI duration and providing a valuable forensic tool. Postmortem interval, Electrical conductivity, Skeletal muscles, Postmortem changes, Muscle conductivity.

Veterinary anesthesia curricula beliefs and practices.

To document the anesthesia curricula in colleges of veterinary medicine and compare it with student clinical supervision and expectations of new graduates by anesthesia staff. Cross-sectional open survey study. American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited colleges of veterinary medicine (41 out of 49) and members of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia-L (ACVA-L) listserv (88 of 128 responses). We created two separate surveys: one distributed to colleges and one distributed to individuals. Anesthesia faculty members of each college were encouraged to complete the survey together; only one survey was submitted for each accredited veterinary college. The college survey asked about current practices of teaching veterinary anesthesia. The individual survey was distributed to the ACVA-L listserv and asked members about tasks they permit students to perform on clinic rotations, knowledge, and skills they believe are Day One Competencies. Communicating with clients about anesthesia was a Day One Competency for 95% of respondents, but not taught in almost 50% of colleges. Students are not allowed to perform this duty on their clinical rotation by almost 60% of instructors. Cardiac arrest and resuscitation, euthanasia, patient safety/systems thinking, and professionalism were cited as Day One Competencies by 97% of participants but were not taught in the anesthesia core course in at least 25% of colleges. Use of simulations for education was mentioned as important but was rare as an instructional tool. Veterinary anesthesia curricula generally agree with each other and the content generally aligns with what are expected Day One Competencies, as judged by anesthetists. Some topics are taught in the core anesthesia course although they were rarely considered Day One Competencies. Removal of these topics may allow room in the curriculum for the content cited more commonly as Day One Competencies.