Pet monitoring technology 14 Apr 2020 Can the growing number of available health monitoring technologies undermine the role of vets?
Maximising the cat’s natural instinct to help tackle obesity 9 Apr 2020 Considering how food is delivered as well as the diet itself can be beneficial when managing a cat’s weight
Preventative healthcare in the fish tank 8 Apr 2020 With more people keeping fish, what problems frequently arise and what advice can vets give worried owners?
Wildlife crimes involving raptors 7 Apr 2020 An ill or injured bird of prey could be evidence of wildlife crime and veterinary surgeons can play a crucial role in reporting anything suspicious
What are the options available to employers in the face of the current COVID-19 pandemic? 6 Apr 2020 What can employers do when the business has no revenue coming in and doesn’t have the resources to pay workers?
Is there any evidence to support the use of garlic as a wormer? 6 Apr 2020 Plant-based anthelmintic drugs have been suggested as an alternative to conventional wormers
When being a vet is your whole identity 3 Apr 2020 Identifying closely with your career isn’t a bad thing, but it makes you vulnerable to a painful identity crisis if you burn out
Restoring nature through veterinary practices 2 Apr 2020 Creation of a wildlife area at your veterinary practice can benefit the health and well-being of the environment, people and animals
Just because we can do something, should we? 1 Apr 2020 Delegates at Vets South debated ethical questions surrounding under- and overtreatment
“It is very difficult to defend yourself against a balance of probabilities” 31 Mar 2020 The RCVS Disciplinary Committee (DC) is considering lowering the standard of proof needed to convict a vet of misconduct. It currently stands that the committee must have something proved to a crimina…
Top tips for your practice website 31 Mar 2020 Your website is an important tool to get your message to pet owners so it’s important that it gives a good first impression
Am I responsible for repairs to my veterinary practice before I sell it? 30 Mar 2020 Between landlord and tenants, it is not always clear who is responsible for repairs
Dealing with HMRC penalties 30 Mar 2020 The HMRC has regimes in place that are backed by penalties for those who do not comply with their obligations
Standing throat surgery 27 Mar 2020 Performing the tie back on the standing patient allows better anatomical recognition and visualisation
Tackling equine obesity 27 Mar 2020 We need to change our approach to addressing obesity in our equine patients
Considerations when tackling mastitis in cows 26 Mar 2020 Vets were urged to consider how best to develop a structured approach to mastitis with clients
Tackling lameness in the dairy industry 25 Mar 2020 Do we need to revisit our strategy for controlling lameness in dairy cattle?
Do vets understand biosecurity? 24 Mar 2020 It is becoming increasingly clear that as a profession we need to be more attentive to biosecurity
Certification pitfalls in farm animal practice 23 Mar 2020 It’s important to understand when a task is one of certification and to be aware of common mistakes to avoid
APHA Vet Gateway update 20 Mar 2020 The Animal and Plant Health Agency would like to make official veterinarians aware of recent updates to the APHA Vet Gateway
