Francesco Cian DVM, DipECVCP, FRCPath, MRCVS presents the case of a five-month-old boxer with a skin lesion in the latest of his Vet Times Diagnostic Dilemmas.

Niamh Farrell, in the first of a three-part series, reviews some of the research on this relevant issue in the vet sector.

Nicola Menzies-Gow discusses the reasons behind horses and ponies gaining too much weight, its repercussions and prevention tools.

Liz Buchanan BVSc, MRCVS in the final article of her series on errors in practice, shares an upsetting event experienced by a senior VN.

In an emotive piece, fourth-year veterinary student SOPHIE ELLIS explains how a number of factors led to a difficult decision to put her studies on hold.

Olivia Oginska – referencing various surveys – looks at uncivil behaviour in the workplace, its effects on the veterinary team, and how learning to understand a client’s behaviour can improve well-being for all.

Alex Briault BVSc, MSc, MRCVS considers what steps can be taken in parasite control to protect the environment from parasiticides.

Glen Cousquer BSc(Hons), BVM&S, CertZooMed, PGDOE, MSc(Outdoor Education), MSc(Education Research), PhD, IML, MRCVS continues his series on some of our least-known species of bird with the ring ouzel thrush.

Kathryn Ling BVSc, CertVC, GPCert(SAS), MRCVS recalls a year with the Advanced Clinical Services Network around Hampshire.

Thomas Webb suggests user-friendly tools can be used by owners to combat this common disease in companion dogs.

Stephanie Hedges BSc(Hons), RVN, CCAB explains how the lockdowns have impacted young dogs’ socialisation skills and how this can be rectified.

Lucy Sullivan, BSc(Hons), BVetMed, MRCVS, a farm animal vet, discusses the Stoc+ Project.

Carolyn Baguley recounts a case study demonstrating how quickly this disease can spread.

Liz Buchanan BVSc, MRCVS recalls making a costly mistake after being swept along – and how it revisited her in the most unlikely place.