Parasites

Parasites

Parasites

Articles and resources covering the treatment and prevention of both internal and external parasites.

May 2023

Sheep parasites of note part 3 – trematodes

This is part three of a series being presented by David Charles. Having discussed ectoparasites in part one and nematodes in part two, part three looks at trematodes of note in sheep. Future parts will look at cestodes and Coccidia.

Atopic dermatitis treatment options

Victoria Robinson and Matt McHale provide a case-by-case guide to treating this frustrating skin condition, which requires lifelong management.

40 mins
Role of key trace elements on health and fertility

George Lindley, Hannah Fitzsimmonds and Stephanie Prior look at understanding these minerals – as well as how to diagnose, treat and prevent deficiencies – in cattle health.

36 mins
Dentistry: the more you look, the more you find

Hannah Van Velzen, MRCVS, covers some of the most common oral problems found in cats and dogs, and how they may be treated.

Equine gastric disease and disorders

Jamie Prutton provides an update on common conditions affecting horses’ stomachs, as well as diagnostics and treatments.

Exciting updates in UK radiotherapy for pets

James Elliott discusses advancements that can improve the management of cancer – and reduce side effects – in patients.

48 mins
Seizures in dogs: causes, diagnosis, treatment and management update

Simona Radaelli covers latest developments in the treatment of this disorder, including medicines and management plans.

42 mins
Parasite prevention in the globetrotting pet

Ian Wright discusses the protection requirements for animals being taken abroad, as well as destination and lifestyle factors.

34 mins
Equine sedation and anaesthesia: right options at right time – part...

Ilaria Petruccione DVM, MRCVS concludes this article by discussing the risk factors associated with general anaesthesia, as well as patient preparation, recovery and sustainable processes.

‘Holistic’ assessment of OA: an update and future tech

Ross Allan and Stuart Carmichael offer ways of reviewing dogs with this condition and an insight into future technologies to improve management.

44 mins
Ocular salvage procedure options – when is right time to enucleate?

Erinn Mills BSc, DVM, Andrew Lewin BVM&S, DACVO and Renee Carter DVM, DACVO cover points for consideration when deciding to pursue this treatment.

Ending the nightmare of strangles

Andrew S Waller outlines how this disease is spread around liveries and how veterinarians can help to eradicate it using new medicines.

30 mins
Endocrinopathic laminitis – causes and management

Nicola Menzies-Gow looks at this painful but common condition in equines, and explores the links with hyperinsulinaemia and pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction.

68 mins
Differentiating between GTCS and syncope in dogs

Alex Gough MA, VetMB, CertSAM, CertVC, PGCert(Neuroimaging), MRCVS, looks at several more pieces of veterinary research in his latest Vet Times column.

Association of Veterinary Students Congress – reflections for future

Graham Duncanson BVSc, MSc(VetGP), DProf, FRCVS shares his take on the Association of Veterinary Students’ recent event, hosted by the Bristol Veterinary School.

All sources great and small: vet education through historical lens

Andrew Gardiner BVM&S, CertSAS, MSc, PhD provides a preview of a plenary talk on veterinary history he will give as part of VetEd 2023, taking place this July.

Conjunctivitis in dogs and cats – species differences

Chloe Fontaine and Renata Stavinohova discuss diagnosis and treatment options for dogs in the first of this two-part series on common eye problems.

38 mins
Ovine caesarean sections

David Charles BVSc, CertHE(Biol), MRCVS provides a comprehensive guide to carrying out this procedure in sheep, which requires more than just surgery.

VetEd2023 – coming together for sustainable veterinary education

Susan Rhind and Paul Wood, of the University of Edinburgh, discuss what is coming up at the VetEd2023 conference in July.

April 2023

Equine parasitology: an update on diagnostics and treatment options

Jacqueline Matthews discusses how to test for – and treat – common parasitic infections in horses.

40 mins