Large animal

Bovine endoscopy is a minimally intrusive procedure that leads to quick patient recovery which has many other benefits, such as reducing the need for post-operative antimicrobials and allowing clear visualisation of the area of interest…

EAE can be financially and reproductively devastating for farmers, so it is advisable that vets raise awareness of preventative measures before the disease gets into the flock

The need to know more about transmission from animals to humans and the whole area of what to do about it is set for an explosion of awareness

An awareness of the real time required to achieve eradication revealed from local recent data may prevent unrealistic expectations of any initiatives implemented

A five-point plan was developed to tackle lameness in sheep: avoid, treat, quarantine, cull and vaccinate

Experiences from 2001 should not be overlooked, and there are parallels to be drawn with the COVID-19 pandemic

A greater understanding of the disease also known as infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis and its prevention would be welcomed by both farmers and vets

The British Mastitis Conference 2020 discussed new developments in tackling mastitis, from the value of selective dry cow therapy at quarter level to the impact of automatic milking systems

Goats are more susceptible to endoparasites than sheep and never form an immunity to the parasites, unlike their ovine counterparts

Despite being able to work in the fresh air with space and applied hygiene, there are still dangers and analysing risk is now the norm

As veterinary surgeons, we need to be confident with diagnosing and treating red mite to help owners manage the issue

The ability to eradicate BVD from individual farms within two years was identified for the UK, but national eradication is a tougher task

How do practitioners apply the science of killing to arrange or deliver on-farm killing in a safe and humane manner?

Reporting of abortions in cattle is essential to maintain the GB’s status as officially brucellosis free

Goats need specific consideration when faced with diagnosis and therapy as they differ greatly from other animals

Are we thinking proactively in regard to farm animal mutilations and doing what is best for the welfare of calves?

P4 plays a key role in reproductive events associated with establishment and maintenance of pregnancy

With milk producers needing an approved Johne’s disease control strategy, it is important to understand the risks of this disease

Wound management is a day one skill for farm animal vets and there are many aspects to consider

ATTs will be permitted to carry out all skin test types with the exception of tests for export purposes