Nematode control in cattle 25 Jul 2019 Developing an effective plan for controlling roundworm and reducing disease risk in summer
Is feline lungworm infection underestimated in the UK? 24 Jul 2019 Know how to spot lungworm infections, which may become more clinically relevant with climate change and increasing pet travel
“If all else fails to convince your anti-vaxxer client, there is always the ultimate test” 30 May 2019 I am feeling reasonably optimistic that the anti-vaccine movement may finally be being brought to task in the public eye. I know I am preaching to the converted, but I thought a quick review of recent…
Tackling mastitis in Africa 16 Apr 2019 The problems encountered with milking in developing African countries are very different to those we’re used to in the UK
Reviewing bovine TB control in Devon 19 Mar 2019 Views on control methods were exchanged in a meeting attended by vet Dick Sibley, TB activist Brian May and a range of professionals involved with TB control
Improving management with immunotherapy 6 Mar 2019 What are the benefits of allergen-specific immunotherapy in the management of canine atopic dermatitis?
What dangers lie within your dental units? 6 Mar 2019 Harmful biofilms found within veterinary dental units could be a health hazard to veterinary professionals
A year of activity and progression 1 Feb 2019 What are the current priorities for vets working in the large animal sector?
A procedure-specific approach to recovery after surgery 5 Dec 2018 What techniques can be used to enhance recovery from surgery?
“Looking at the animal is key, not just focusing on the numbers the machine gives us” 15 Nov 2018 It had to come to an end sometime, I guess. Janice and I had been together for years – she had accompanied me wherever I went. But eventually I’m afraid to say she ended up just getting on my nerves. …
Was the flunixin withdrawal a sensible precaution or knee-jerk reaction? 17 Oct 2018 BEVA has questioned the rationality behind the decision to withdraw flunixin and a potentiated sulphonamide
Veterinary botanical medicine: from historical use to contemporary need 1 Aug 2017 BARBARA FOUGERE discusses the history of medicinal plant use and offers examples of the efficacy of decoctions such as chamomile
Manuka honey - is it still the bee's knees? 1 Jul 2017 GEORGIE HOLLIS looks at the benefits of manuka honey and explains that while it may be seen as some kind of miracle cure, it is simply good at doing its job of aiding debridement and decontamination
The lateral recumbent challenge 1 Jul 2017 ANDREW J. ROSENFELD of Abaxis examines a case study which demonstrates the importance of fast and efficient evaluation and treatment
The role of antioxidants in liver disease 1 Jun 2017 Sophie Nixon of protein examines the science behind liver disease, focusing on oxidative stress, antioxidants and how supplementation can assis
Urinary stones: it’s all in the flow 1 Jul 2016 Lee Danks in the 6th in his series for Royal Canin looks at managing stones in cats and dogs
The benefits of symptomatic treatment in the responsible use of antibiotics 1 Mar 2016 ARNAUD ANTY believes that the use of paracetamol as a symptomatic treatment before going straight for antibiotics should become more common on forward-thinking farms
Medical refrigeration: what to look for 1 Jan 2015 CAROLYN HOLLAND brand manager at Lec Medical explains why investment in acceptable medical refrigeration should be a high priority to ensure that the storage of drugs meets all the essential criteria
AMR: social and economic factors involved 1 Jan 2015 JOHN BONNER reports on a meeting called to try to identify practical solutions to the problems of maintaining the efficacy of antimicrobial agents against infective diseases in both humans and animals…
Increasing the use of laser therapy – 1 1 Sep 2014 Stephen Barabas of VBS Direct gives an insight of the science, clinical aspects and practical management of incorporating low level light therapy (LLLT) into veterinary practice.
