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The latest veterinary content produced by vet times, covering topics such as Companion animal, Equine, Exotics, Farm animal, Welfare and General.

November 2015

Obesity: a metabolic time bomb

Yikes – obesity is the now the most common nutritional disorder in companion animals. It … more

10 mins
An outstanding service to humanity

Cherry Tree Vets from Diss in Norfolk hosted a charity dinner in aid of Help … more

10 mins
Evidence-based nutrition: raw diets

Mike Davies reflects on a presentation and open debate at BVNA Congress that considered raw food diets – and shares his opinion on the practice.

17 mins
Students will be students – and eventually vets

ABSTRACT SPVS has organised an annual conference for final year veterinary students for almost 30 … more

15 mins
Improving cows’ environment may reduce need for antibiotics

It’s not that I can put a date on this, but I can still clearly … more

13 mins
Milk: man’s first superfood and evolution edge

The development of agriculture was a turning point in human history, and at the centre … more

16 mins
Students behaving sensibly

The first time I heard about the SPVS Lancaster weekend, our entire year was huddled … more

8 mins
Sniffer dogs on the dole – their noses no longer have the edge

The most beguiling welcome my wife ever had from an unknown dog was from a … more

15 mins

A key step towards responsible antibiotic use is selecting the appropriate antibiotic. Responsible use will … more

Veterinary practice – fair deal or delusional reality?

Many of us who have spent any period of time at BSAVA Congress in Birmingham … more

15 mins

October 2015

XLVets: collaborating for 10 years

This year marks the 10th anniversary of XLVets, a community of independent veterinary practices across the … more

17 mins
Crucial role of vets as teachers

The University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies has introduced an undergraduate certificate … more

16 mins
Research Review: Crude protein in vegetarian diets

High plasma ammonia as a result of portosystemic shunting is considered to be one of … more

12 mins
Speakers share good practice in veterinary forensic medicine

Forensic veterinary medicine covers the range of animals with which veterinary surgeons are involved. Cases … more

28 mins
Examination Room: Stephanie Small

NAME: Stephanie Small AGE: 28. QUALIFICATIONS: BVSc, MRCVS. POSITION: Veterinary advisor, Norbrook Laboratories (GB). JOB … more

10 mins
They shall not grow old… yet we forget

The year revolves and as summer ends it seems to pivot around the Royal Albert … more

16 mins
Training next generation in practical surgery skills

It’s a short drive in Nepali terms from Kathmandu to Chitwan – a mere five … more

15 mins
Mental health treatment options

I thought it might be helpful to spend more time on the options for those … more

15 mins
Raining cats and dogs on our practice parade

Just when I thought we’d made all the necessary arrangements for a family holiday based … more

13 mins
‘Oh, hello. It’s Doctor Death’

Consulting is an art, not a science. No matter how well you know your medicine … more

8 mins