Cristina Toni and Sebastien Behr discuss Prince – a five-year-old male, castrated Staffordshire bull terrier – in this Case Notes from Vet Times.

John Chitty looks at three areas where studies have increased the evidence base with respect to the nourishment role in disease.

In her latest diary, Nat Scoggie explains how what she knows about triage has stood her in good stead in other aspects of lockdown life.

Ross Allan and Stuart Carmichael continue their advocation of having dedicated teams for this issue by discussing the importance of addressing both an immediate and long-term strategy.

Francesco Cian DVM, DipECVCP, FRCPath, MRCVS presents the case of a mixed-breed dog referred for the presence of multiple lesions on the tongue, and enlarged submandibular and prescapular lymph nodes.

Figures published by HMRC have shown vets are missing out on millions of pounds in research and development (R&D) tax credits. Cheryl Teoh – senior R&D technical consultant at innovation funding consultancy Leyton UK – looks at the scheme, what can be claimed for and why vets aren’t claiming for what they are owed.

Richard Saunders details areas to address to avoid health deterioration in these animals.

Nat turns her attention to running in the fourth of her series of COVID-19 diaries.

Sandra Corr BVMS, PhD, CertSAS, DipECVS, MRCVS, and professor of bioethics Peter Sandøe use this principle to discuss the consequences of COVID-19 and the responsibility of the veterinary profession in dealing with them.