What is the best bedding option for cows?14 Jan 2019Current evidence suggests that sand is the preferred bedding for dairy cows, while mattresses and straw are worse options
Revalidation and grandfather rights4 Jan 2019Improve International answers questions on companion animal and small animal exports revalidation for OVs with grandfather rights
What will animal health look like post-Brexit?27 Dec 2018There were mixed emotions at the 2018 NOAH Brexit Conference as the industry gathered to discuss developments
Is “hands-on” care a thing of the past?27 Dec 2018The changing definition of “in our care” was discussed in the BVA Congress at London Vet Show on 16 November
The future of equine welfare19 Dec 2018How much of an impact Brexit will have on horse welfare was discussed at the 2018 World Horse Welfare Conference
December 2018 news and updates16 Dec 2018Alternative multidose TB testing syringe It has been brought to the attention of APHA that articles have been published in recent editions of veterinary publications about new TB testing guns availabl…
Let’s protect our golden oldies this winter!10 Dec 2018SponsoredAgria is hosting an “age amnesty” to encourage those looking for a new pet to adopt an older animal
Frightful fireworks and tempting treats1 Dec 2018SponsoredFrom chocolate ingestion to noise phobias and firework injuries, this time of year can be challenging for vets
Establishing a successful journal club29 Nov 2018Help members keep up to date with the latest evidence, build skills and improve knowledge with a journal club
From farms to fisheries26 Nov 2018Marie-Clare Russell, Managing Director of FAI Aquaculture, discusses her move from mixed practice to aquaculture
Lessons in TB control from home and abroad21 Nov 2018At the Official Vet Conference 2018, discussions around bovine TB ranged from badger ecology in the UK to white-tailed deer hunting in the US
Is my hamster hibernating or dead?5 Nov 2018A guide to safely establishing whether your hamster is in hibernation
The changing world of veterinary finance8 May 2018Aileen Boyle, managing director of Braemar Finance, talks about the role of finance in the profession and offers opinion on how practices can improve their profitability and cashflow
Tackling accidental breeding4 May 2018Five key steps to help practice staff reduce the problem of accidental breeding
May 2018 news and updates1 May 2018APHA releases disease data for non-commercial chicken flocks in new interactive format The APHA has published an avian disease surveillance dashboard, which contains data from across GB on non-notifi…
Fulfilling the growing demand for raw pet food23 Apr 2018Craig Taylor, MD of Natures Menu, tells us about the journey of the company, which has expanded dramatically over the last five years
A new way to accurately measure gait28 Mar 2018A look at the portable, convenient technology that helps analyse gait in dogs, and hopefully soon horses
What are the pitfalls of social media for the practice?26 Mar 2018Social media has its benefits and pitfalls for veterinary practices, but there are ways to minimise damage caused by negative comments online
Shampoos in the management of skin disease8 Mar 2018If chosen carefully and applied correctly, the right shampoo can be valuable in a multimodal approach to skin complaints
Reflections from ten years as CVOUK20 Feb 2018As he steps down as CVOUK, Nigel Gibbens insists we should not take our veterinary systems for granted