Zoonotic risk from exotic companion animal parasites and the role of the OV1 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 mare1 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
Facing up to anthelmintic resistance1 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.
Plenty of parasites - too many to choose from?1 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 1 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…
Detection of tapeworm-specific antibodies in horse saliva 1 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 surgery1 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?1 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 ectoparasites1 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 control1 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
Confused about parasiticides? Your clients are!1 Jul 2015EMMA RIXON of Ceva Animal Health reports on recent surveys and market research which revealed confusion over the use of parasiticides in pets and discusses various points to be considered
Flea, tick and worm control in practice: are we taking efficacy and compliance for granted?1 Apr 2015CHARLES CULLEN believes that advice, along with the supply of internal and external parasite control products, remain a critical success factor for practices, especially in the current challenging env…
Parasites, politics and people…1 Mar 2015ROBIN FEARON reports on a seminar at the London Vet Show which highlighted European zoonotic disease concerns over the spread of tapeworm that may shape the way worming treatments are applied
Pest control: the keys to keeping fleas and ticks at bay1 Aug 2014Tanya Leslie BVSC, MRCVS, technical manager at Merial Animal Health, answers questions about parasite control
Current and future zoonotic threats from cats and dogs1 Aug 2014David Grant reports on an informative webinar on parasite control
Round-up of the recent literature on parasites1 Aug 2014Why, when and how to control liver fluke in cattle Andy Forbes, Green End Farm, Ware, Hertfordshire The liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) is a parasitic condition of increasing economic performance for …
Colic: nursing the horse and supporting the client1 Jun 2014Sarah Baillie offers some practical advice on the role of the veterinary nurse in dealing with cases of colic.
Liver fluke, climate change and disease patterns1 Sep 2013DEBBIE DOYLE continues the series of updates on parasitic infections in farm animals with a look at liver fluke, its increasing prevalence across Europe and large areas of the UK seeing outbreaks
What’s new in companion animal parasite control?1 Sep 2013RENATA TURLEJ of MSD Animal Health reviews recent developments in parasite control which provide veterinary surgeons with greater flexibility in their choice of preparations
Learning about ‘real world’ flea control1 Sep 2013ROBIN HOLDEN watched a webinar presented by Dr Michael Dryden, professor of veterinary parasitology at Kansas State University, which covered various aspects of dealing with fleas in practice
