December 2015

I seem to recall being told at veterinary school many years ago by an eminent … more

12 mins

Considerable numbers of cats, especially strays, presenting to shelters show signs of conjunctivitis and upper … more

20 mins

“What vaccination protocol should we use for dogs and cats in our practice?” is not … more

25 mins

Parrots are now very popular pets. They are beautiful, intelligent animals and they fascinate people. … more

8 mins

Lameness is the most common reason for veterinary examination evidenced in numerous studies1,2,3. Within the … more

35 mins

In 2013, the Reserve Bank of Australia conducted its third Survey of Consumers’ Use of … more

15 mins

The autumn meeting of the Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS) was held on the Isle of … more

37 mins

The alarm goes off at 3:30am and, for a minute, I think I’m on call. … more

16 mins

The last time I wrote, I focused on the issue of antibiotic resistance in humans and … more

15 mins

Have you ever struggled with deciding on the best diet for a difficult case? Perhaps … more

20 mins

As I write this article, the weather is on the turn for the worse and … more

17 mins

The detection of disease and compromised welfare in growing pigs is becoming more acute because … more

14 mins

Gareth Hateley, the outgoing president of the BCVA, was a guest at the Veterinary Christian … more

5 mins

Barcelona is vibrant and exciting. The home of Gaudí and the all-night party and this … more

17 mins

November 2015

This is the second article from the Cattle Association of Veterinary Ireland (CAVI) conference, held … more

17 mins

As testament to their adaptability and endearing nature, rabbits have successfully made the transition from … more

23 mins

ABSTRACT Lactate is a by-product of anaerobic metabolism, and the past 10 years has seen … more

21 mins

When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, the first step is to seek advice from … more

19 mins

Pad injuries are a common problem in primary practice. A study by Hansen et al1 … more

9 mins

Nutritional advice is frequently sought by owners of horses and ponies when discussing various medical … more

23 mins