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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

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
New treatments for cancer

The first part of this article on new or updated treatments for veterinary patients with … more

37 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
Equine joint supplements

In the Oxford online dictionary a supplement is defined as “a substance taken to remedy … more

25 mins
How to drain pleural cavity

Daniela Murgia explains the procedural options for clearing excess fluid and air from the chest cavity in cats and dogs – and any complications the drainage may cause.

29 mins
Management and treatment of small animal skin disorders

Skin diseases are commonly encountered in small animal practice (Hill et al, 2006) and can … more

24 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
Equine laminitis – aetiology, pathogenesis and prevention

ABSTRACT Equine laminitis is a destructive disease with its aetiology stemming from a number of … more

28 mins
Students behaving sensibly

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

8 mins
Selecting a ram prior to purchase and farm usage

The mantra “fit for purpose and suitability for purpose” still rings true in sheep farming. … more

25 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

Low-grade alimentary lymphoma

ABSTRACT Weight loss is a common presenting sign in elderly cats. Common conditions such as … more

27 mins
Keeping an eye on causes of glaucoma

ABSTRACT Glaucoma is a severe neurodegenerative disease and represents a range of disorders. Any “glaucoma” … more

21 mins
Wildlife and vets – doing the right thing

Growing awareness of the plight of British wildlife is leading to more wild animals being … more

13 mins
Canine hyperadrenocorticism: how not to stress about diagnosis

Making a confident diagnosis of canine hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) can be a challenge. This may be … more

24 mins
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

New drug therapies for cancer

In the past few years, several exciting drug developments have been specifically marketed for treatment … more

20 mins
Vaccination and preventive treatments for sheep year

We all know prevention is better than cure and the effects of a disease outbreak … more

19 mins
XLVets: collaborating for 10 years

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

17 mins