Topical therapies and environmental management02 Jan 2019What can pet owners do at home to contribute to the successful management of skin disease?
Important ectoparasites of sheep and cattle23 Nov 2018A summary of common and emerging exotic ectoparasites found on farmed ruminants in the UK
The risk of Lyme disease exposure to UK dogs11 Nov 2018With an increasing number of dogs at risk of Lyme disease, prevention is key
Preparing for fluke this winter10 Nov 2018Following one of the hottest summers on record, how vigilant should we be against liver fluke?
Essential diagnostic tests for skin conditions09 Nov 2018A quick guide to six rapid, inexpensive and invaluable diagnostic tests for the dermatology case
Sarcoptic mange in dogs28 Nov 2017A case example of the negative effects sarcoptic mange can have on patients, clients, and their relationship with the veterinary practice
Are we underestimating tick-borne diseases in cats?15 Nov 2017The potential consequences of ticks and tick-borne diseases in cats are often overlooked; what is best practice for tick prevention and removal?
Parasite problems around the world08 Nov 2017Unusual 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…
Angiostrongylosis: an emerging disease08 Nov 2017LIBBY SHERIDAN hears about a nematode which is getting a foothold in the UK
Risk management in pet parasite control01 Mar 2017BLAISE 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…
Zoonotic risk from exotic companion animal parasites and the role of the OV01 Mar 2017IAN 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
Dealing with problems in the periparturient mare01 Dec 2016Marion 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
Plenty of parasites - too many to choose from?01 Nov 2016Blaise 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.…
A round-up if the latest literature on fleas, ticks, and other parasites 01 Nov 2016Evidence-based treatment for ear mite infestation in catsChing Yang and Hui-Pi Huang, National Taiwan University, Taipei Otodectes cynotis is a psoroptid mite that accounts for between 50 and 80% of c…
Facing up to anthelmintic resistance01 Nov 2016Nick Thompson believes that with resistance to all major classes of anthelmintics becoming increasingly widespread, it’s time to take a serious look at how we treat these parasites.
Detection of tapeworm-specific antibodies in horse saliva 01 Sep 2016Corrine Austin of Austin Davis Biologics discusses the significant threat of tapeworm infections in horses and the introduction of a test which uses saliva to diagnose burdens
The latest literature on equine medicine and surgery01 Sep 2016Exercise arrhythmias and sudden death in horses – a review Cristobal Navas de Solis, Swiss Institute of Equine Medicine, Berne Arrhythmias are a common finding in horses during and immediately after e…
Which wormer should you use – and when?01 Mar 2016Michelle Greaves of Virbac provides an insight into the most important nematodes and cestodes affecting dogs in the UK, covering key risk factors and treatment suggestions.
Nurse-led clinics important for treating ectoparasites01 Mar 2016VETERINARY practices should be running dedicated nurse-led preventive medicine clinics to reduce the burden of chronic skin disease in the UK’s dog and cat population, delegates at VetsSouth 2016 were…
Equine ectoparasite control01 Nov 2015NICOLA RATCLIFFE of MSD Animal Health looks at the various sensitivities of horses and types of pruritus caused by flying and biting parasites and what vets can do about them
