October 2015

ABSTRACT Canine leishmaniosis (CanL) is an important emerging vector-borne disease caused by the protozoan parasite … more

37 mins

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

16 mins

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

12 mins

It is often said prevention is better than cure and this cannot be over emphasised … more

20 mins

As a vet or vet nurse, using your skill set in the developing world is … more

23 mins

It’s the end of the weekend shift when Jazz, a three-year-old Belgian shepherd dog, is … more

6 mins

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

28 mins

ABSTRACT Not all owners will elect to treat pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction specifically – depending … more

31 mins

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

10 mins

Managing the diet of a dog with cardiac disease depends on the animal’s clinical signs … more

29 mins

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

16 mins

Tim Potter explores the causes of an illness that costs the global cattle industry millions of pounds every year – and why treatment should aim to reduce the risk factors.

17 mins

In recent years, publicity associated with the demise of bees has resulted in an increase … more

8 mins

In the first part of this article, the principles of radiation biology, treatment planning and … more

41 mins

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

15 mins

In a 2005 survey for the RSPCA, 49 per cent of UK dogs were found … more

29 mins

Tariq Abou-Zahr and Neil Forbes discuss the avian practitioner’s approach to sick or injured birds – including safety, thorough history taking and treatment.

38 mins

From her Exotic Encounters series – Elisabetta Mancinelli describes clinical signs, pain scoring systems and analgesia options.

30 mins

Evaluating erythrocytes in peripheral blood in horses is an extremely common component of blood testing … more

26 mins

ABSTRACT Obesity is a common condition in dogs and cats, ultimately caused by an unbalance … more

20 mins