Vet Times articles

The latest veterinary content produced by Vet Times, covering topics such as Companion animal, Equine, Exotics, Farm animal, Welfare and General.

February 2008

Dental radiography: simple set-ups offer new view of practice revenue

ALEX THOMPSON and JOHN H C HUTT explain that investing in dental x-ray equipment can … more

19 mins
Equine anaesthesia’s ongoing evolution

KAREN COUMBE reports on a well-attended CPD course, where delegates discovered that challenges remain in … more

12 mins
Why ethical debates are necessary

FRANK BUSCH examines the ethical conflicts inherent to the profession in the first of a … more

39 mins
Dog develops case of “Labrophobia”

 Cleopatra, my Bernese mountain dog, is growing up to be a bit of a wimp. … more

12 mins
FRIEND’S EXPERTISE AIDS THIS VET’S UNDERSTANDING OF BVD

GRAHAM DUNCANSON discusses the management of this cattle virus with schemes to control and even … more

16 mins
Yorkie’s case of hypoadrenocorticism

VICKI BROWN discusses the diagnosis, treatment and followup care for a young Yorkshire terrrier presenting … more

8 mins

January 2008

A CLOUD OVER EUROPE AS FEARS OVER ‘NEW’ BLUETONGUE GESTATE

Robin Fearon finds that while vaccine progress is going well, the long-term outlook could spell trouble ahead.

42 mins
Book brings blood pressure into focus

I WAS delighted to be given an opportunity to review this book – blood pressure problems in … more

6 mins
New year’s resolution: vets to get active on animal obesity warnings

SARAH ROBERTS reports on a European briefing where vets were urged to treat obesity as … more

25 mins
Cattle worming regimes: importance of developing immunity and rotation

HANY M ELSHEIKHA examines how common parasites come to life, as well as treatment and … more

23 mins
IMMUNITY AND ROTATION SHOULD BE FIRST IN FARMERS’ THOUGHTS

GRAHAM DUNCANSON underlines the need for action to get farmers warming to the idea of … more

13 mins
Health month could prove to be heartening

VETERINARY practices are being urged to take part in Healthy Heart Month 2008, in order … more

4 mins
Advising from profession’s front line

To further enhance Veterinary Times’ leading coverage of the latest news and issues affecting the … more

18 mins
Take your lead from not being a bad boss

MAGGIE SHILCOCK takes the mystery out of management with a discussion on how to be … more

15 mins
Behaviour counselling appointments: a gift for life, not just for Christmas?

FRANCESCA RICCOMINI describes the emerging trend of people buying behaviour counselling sessions as gifts for … more

21 mins
Field treatment versus referral in equine degenerative joint disease

GRAHAM DUNCANSON examines the limited options available to the equine veterinarian treating DJD in the … more

17 mins
Field guide to DJD treatment

FRANCES HENSON discusses the course of action when treating equine degenerative joint disease in the … more

25 mins
TIRED, BUT MY CYLINDERS ARE FIRED

OLI VINER gets to grips with the daily grind of life as a veterinary surgeon – with … more

19 mins
VETS WITH ALL WEKEND OF? WHAT A NIGHTMARE PROSPECT

ROGER EVANS reveals how dreams of striking vets and concerns about TB have been disturbing … more

16 mins
IT’S TIME TO STAND UP FOR OURSELVES

CHRISTMAS brings its own Santa’s sack of mixed emotions ranging, depending on how cynical a … more

15 mins