The latest on exotic worms 15 Mar 2019 Four exotic worms you're likely to see in your practice in 2019 and how to deal with them
Treating diarrhoea cases 11 Mar 2019 Treatment of diarrhoea in the adult horse is considered in part two of the series on equine diarrhoea
Dealing with diarrhoea 20 Feb 2019 Aetiologies and diagnosis are considered in part one of a two-part series on equine diarrhoea
Canine Malassezia dermatitis 6 Feb 2019 How to identify the infection and tackle it with systemic and topical therapy
Is canine lungworm infection a risk? 6 Feb 2019 An overview of the life cycle, prevalence, clinical signs, diagnosis and prevention of the parasite in the UK
Topical therapies and environmental management 2 Jan 2019 What can pet owners do at home to contribute to the successful management of skin disease?
Important ectoparasites of sheep and cattle 23 Nov 2018 A summary of common and emerging exotic ectoparasites found on farmed ruminants in the UK
The risk of Lyme disease exposure to UK dogs 11 Nov 2018 With an increasing number of dogs at risk of Lyme disease, prevention is key
Preparing for fluke this winter 10 Nov 2018 Following one of the hottest summers on record, how vigilant should we be against liver fluke?
Essential diagnostic tests for skin conditions 9 Nov 2018 A quick guide to six rapid, inexpensive and invaluable diagnostic tests for the dermatology case
Sarcoptic mange in dogs 28 Nov 2017 A 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 2017 The 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 world 8 Nov 2017 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…
Angiostrongylosis: an emerging disease 8 Nov 2017 LIBBY SHERIDAN hears about a nematode which is getting a foothold in the UK
Risk management in pet parasite control 1 Mar 2017 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…
Zoonotic risk from exotic companion animal parasites and the role of the OV 1 Mar 2017 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
Dealing with problems in the periparturient mare 1 Dec 2016 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
A round-up if the latest literature on fleas, ticks, and other parasites 1 Nov 2016 Evidence-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…
Plenty of parasites - too many to choose from? 1 Nov 2016 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.…
Facing up to anthelmintic resistance 1 Nov 2016 Nick 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.