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Parasite control in pets

4 Mar 2020

Should we reconsider our parasite control strategies as they are harmful to the environment?

Helping clients cope with euthanasia

3 Mar 2020 Sponsored

Euthanasia is a common but critical procedure. Robin Hargreaves, Vet Lead at Agria Pet Insurance, explains what he does to help owners deal with the end of their pet’s life

Our top picks for BSAVA Congress

2 Mar 2020

Returning to Birmingham for the 30th year, what does BSAVA Congress 2020 have to offer?

“One thing that will continue to exert its influence on our profession in 2020 is corporate veterinary groups”

28 Feb 2020

Although 2020 has just begun, as I write it is still pre-Christmas, that period which brings much joy and happiness to receivers of Christmas presents (mainly children and young people) and can be a c…

How to handle your finances as a locum vet

27 Feb 2020

As a self-employed locum vet, it’s crucial that you’re aware of upcoming key regulation changes

Dealing with a complaint about your care

26 Feb 2020

Complaints are a part of veterinary life; how is it best to deal with a complaint about your care?

Saving tax on renovations

25 Feb 2020

Practices need to invest in their premises to grow and if the rules are followed, much of the investment can be offset against tax

Is the use of objective gait analysis inevitable?

25 Feb 2020

Modern technology has the potential to remove bias from gait analysis but is only as good as its interpretation

How to deal with pet hoarding

24 Feb 2020

Attendees of the World Horse Welfare Conference 2019 were warned of the signs of pet hoarding behaviour

Conflicts of interest in equine practice

24 Feb 2020

Should we perform pre-purchase examinations where the seller is a client?

“Women get a raw deal and it’s bad for business and the economy”

21 Feb 2020

We should all be aware of the feminisation of the veterinary profession, the existing gender pay gap and the disproportionate gender representation in leadership roles. Aside from the fact that discri…

Developments in dairy cattle practice

21 Feb 2020

An update from the Dairy Show at the Bath and West Showground

Practical developments in large animal practice

20 Feb 2020

The focus was on sustainability, beef suckler herds and bovine tuberculosis at BCVA Congress 2019

“It’s not until you do it yourself that you really learn”

20 Feb 2020

Teaching veterinary students, I’m always keen to ensure that what I’m saying gives them the next step towards reaching the RCVS's Day One Competences, “the ability”, as their website tells us, “to per…

New developments in orthopaedics

19 Feb 2020

Options available for the diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic disease in animals continue to advance and evolve

When should we consider total hip replacement for dysplastic dogs?

19 Feb 2020

The patient’s history as well as an orthopaedic exam should be considered before considering total hip replacement surgery

Therapeutic class IV lasers in small animal practice

18 Feb 2020

Therapeutic lasers can be used in the management of osteoarthritis

Monoclonal antibodies in the veterinary health market

18 Feb 2020

Discussing the implications of advances in the field of monoclonal antibodies for companion animal health and welfare

Otitis externa in dogs

17 Feb 2020

Why don’t we always succeed in preventing recurrences of the condition?

Is it time to stop making large incisions?

14 Feb 2020

Where we can do surgery less traumatically and equally effectively, we should