Parasites

What clinical signs are caused by Demodex aurati and how can the demodicosis be treated?

A guide to the well-known demodicosis which can present in several forms and seems to be on the rise in the UK

Four exotic worms you're likely to see in your practice in 2019 and how to deal with them

Treatment of diarrhoea in the adult horse is considered in part two of the series on equine diarrhoea

Aetiologies and diagnosis are considered in part one of a two-part series on equine diarrhoea

How to identify the infection and tackle it with systemic and topical therapy

An overview of the life cycle, prevalence, clinical signs, diagnosis and prevention of the parasite in the UK

What can pet owners do at home to contribute to the successful management of skin disease?

A summary of common and emerging exotic ectoparasites found on farmed ruminants in the UK

With an increasing number of dogs at risk of Lyme disease, prevention is key

Following one of the hottest summers on record, how vigilant should we be against liver fluke?

A quick guide to six rapid, inexpensive and invaluable diagnostic tests for the dermatology case

A case example of the negative effects sarcoptic mange can have on patients, clients, and their relationship with the veterinary practice

The potential consequences of ticks and tick-borne diseases in cats are often overlooked; what is best practice for tick prevention and removal?

Unusual incident of ivermectin toxicosis in three adult horsesTamara Swor and others, Texas A&M UniversityIn a group of five adult quarter horses, three developed neurological signs about 18 hours…

LIBBY SHERIDAN hears about a nematode which is getting a foothold in the UK

BLAISE SCOTT-MORRIS of Virbac says that with all the reports of exotic parasites, we shouldn’t overlook those closer to home when considering preventive parasite programmes…

IAN WRIGHT discusses the increasing risk of novel infections being introduced to the UK as a result of rapid changes in the distribution of companion animal parasites with zoonotic potential

Marion McCullagh concludes her reports on the 2016 BEVA congress with a review of papers on dealing with colic, retained foetal membranes and uterine tears in the periparturient mare

Blaise Scott-Morris of Virbac looks at the most recent research and reminds veterinary surgeons not to forget our old familiar friends among the vast array of parasites now confronting us in practice.…