David Harwood reviews the Goat Veterinary Society’s latest conference, where an honorary life membership was also bestowed.

Ian Wright examines a concerning trend in cats and dogs across the Atlantic – and how UK vets can play their part here.

“Very few drugs have undergone proper testing for safety and efficacy in old animals. It’s only in the last 15 years when we've had that happening for drugs being specifically developed for use in old animals – particularly, for example, with osteoarthritis…”

SPOTLIGHT: Tom Warboys shares the ways in which veterinarians can advise clients on improving the health of youngstock on dairy farms.

Owen Atkinson explains how vets can work collaboratively with farmers as herd health leaders to better understand their goals.

Frances Gaudiano takes a look back at her 30-year career and how much things have changed.

Peter Kukadia considers how professionals should proceed in the wake of these changes.

Luca Ferasin and Heidi Ferasin explore causes, diagnosis and management of these episodes which can cause great distress to owners.

Author Matthew Smith details the case of Dolly the goat, whose lesions – thought initially to be a pyoderma – turned out to be something more serious…

Nicola Menzies-Gow shares some of the newest findings on these disorders in horses and ponies.

In his latest research review, Alex Gough looks at canine distichiasis, a retrospective study of cats treated with tranexamic acid and epsilon aminocaproic acid, post-neutering weight gain, and more…

Mark Turner delves into some of the issues facing the profession in the first part of a fictional story about UK practice life.

Tom Warboys shares some of the ways members of the profession can help clients reduce sheep and cattle disease spread.

Daniela Murgia discusses how vets can look after affected cats and dogs, their owners and themselves in such instances.

Anna Harrison explains the lengths one charity goes to regarding improving these animals’ lives in such a turbulent environment.

Norbert Mencke highlights the issues around parasites in cats and how to help owners achieve a better understanding.

Keith Cutler shares the various issues discussed at this University of Aberystwyth evening meeting presented by Sir Brian May.