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It is important to ensure owners are aware of all risks before proceeding

An expert round table discussed the impact of using health monitors in dairy cattle

A good understanding of the epidemiology of fasciolosis is key to controlling the liver fluke

It is becoming easier to treat common ectoparasitic conditions but some risks can be overlooked

With the increasing number of rescue dogs, we need to be more aware of the signs of heartworm infection and how to treat it

The saying goes “Primum non nocere”. First do no harm. Sounds very old, doesn’t it? Must go back to Hippocrates? Well, there are two problems with that. First, it’s not in anything that Hippocrates le…

Dental radiography offers patients a high standard of care, whilst also providing practices with higher diagnostic yields and an increase in procedures

Can the growing number of available health monitoring technologies undermine the role of vets?

Considering how food is delivered as well as the diet itself can be beneficial when managing a cat’s weight

With more people keeping fish, what problems frequently arise and what advice can vets give worried owners?

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 can employers do when the business has no revenue coming in and doesn’t have the resources to pay workers?

Plant-based anthelmintic drugs have been suggested as an alternative to conventional wormers

Identifying closely with your career isn’t a bad thing, but it makes you vulnerable to a painful identity crisis if you burn out

Creation of a wildlife area at your veterinary practice can benefit the health and well-being of the environment, people and animals

Delegates at Vets South debated ethical questions surrounding under- and overtreatment

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…

Your website is an important tool to get your message to pet owners so it’s important that it gives a good first impression

Between landlord and tenants, it is not always clear who is responsible for repairs

The HMRC has regimes in place that are backed by penalties for those who do not comply with their obligations