The Terrier information retrieval (IR) platform, maintained by the University of Glasgow, has been open sourced since 2004. Open source IR platforms are vital to the research community, as they provide state-of-the-art baselines and structures, thereby alleviating the need to ‘reinvent the wheel’. Moreover, the open source nature of Terrier is critical, since it enables researchers to build the...

OBJECTIVE We describe a case of a large scald in a 9-month-old puppy that was treated conservatively. CASE On admission to the private veterinary clinic, the scald was already 2 weeks postinjury, with no significant signs of healing. The burn surgeon from the University Hospital was consulted regarding the appropriate treatment protocol. Advice was given recommending careful showering of the ...

Neurological examination of a lethargic, ataxic 12-week-old dobermann revealed decreased conscious proprioception in all its limbs. Haematological examination revealed a low platelet count. Cytological examination of a sample of cerebrospinal fluid revealed evidence of haemorrhage and chronic inflammation. The levels of von Willebrand's factor antigen were extremely low. Skull radiographs were ...