Guen Bradbury discusses the often practised habit of picking up rabbits and why an increasing body of evidence suggests this is unacceptable for owners and vets.
David Rendle, Richard Newton and Debra Elton discuss equine influenza, including strain divergence, past outbreaks, its effects and the importance of surveillance and up-to-date vaccinations.
Ariane Neuber considers the causes of skin allergy in dogs, including ectoparasites, bacteria, environmental factors and stress, and measuring the patient’s pruritus threshold.
Jenny Stavisky highlights the importance of disease management in these locations and provides a guide of best practice in how to avert or contain any potential outbreaks.
Roger Evans reflects on dairy farmers struggling with the low price paid for their milk in relation to production costs and proposes what he considers to be a fair minimum.
John Dawson looks at this worldwide foot problem in dairy cattle, how the bacteria infects animals on farm, treatment of the individual and herd, and prevention.
Gerhard Putter focuses on the importance of spotting the early signs of oral disease in small animals and ways education on this subject should be taken more seriously.
Holger Volk focuses on potassium bromide, an often forgotten second line treatment and the oldest antiepileptic drug, which is not always used to its full potential.
Lynn Forster details proceedings from this year’s CVS conference, which focused on the opportunities available for team members working for the veterinary group.
David Rendle advises on various marketing and financial benefits regarding responsible anthelmintic use in equine practice, to ensure it is a worthwhile venture.
Kit Sturgess discusses various investigative strategies and methods of therapy for canine patients presenting with either an abnormally low or high blood pressure.
Nadia Wiseman and Livia Benato look at caring for this prey species while at the clinic and provide a stress-free environment to help give them a better chance to progress and fully recover.
Mike Taylor discusses the use of the guidelines, set up in response to concerns about anthelmintic resistance, using a case study of how to control worms with medication.