VBJ articles

January 2024

The world is witnessing the dawn of the AI age and excitement is at its peak as to just how much the technology will change the existing paradigms. In this article, Oli Viner explains how these systems work and discusses how they might impact on society and the veterinary profession…

37 mins

Video solutions and remote access are increasingly being used to give clients new ways to interact with their veterinary practices. This should not be seen as a threat and instead the growth of digital engagement should be embraced for the opportunities it provides, as Ben Sweeney explains…

35 mins

December 2023

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

38 mins

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

24 mins

Advanced imaging was once the preserve of referral centres and teaching hospitals, but an increasing number of practices now offer these modalities in a first opinion setting. However, the integration of these technologies can be a highly complex issue and there is much to consider before making such a significant investment…

16 mins

Pet owners traditionally sought veterinary services on a pay-per-visit basis, often delaying essential care due to financial concerns. However, the subscription model has the potential to revolutionise pet health care by offering a more accessible, comprehensive, and cost-effective approach…

30 mins

November 2023

Glen Cousquer celebrates the magical call and wonder of this wader, discussing the growing worry of its future in our world.

42 mins

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

16 mins

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

57 mins

Elisabetta Mancinelli reviews available evidence for use of the specific synthetic, non-peptide, selective NK-1 receptor antagonist.

34 mins

Georgia Wells explains the approaches vets make to ascertain both flexibility and maneuverability in canine pets, and future assessment plans.

20 mins

Mike Davies discusses advice to offer pet owners regarding various medical issues that may affect elderly canine patients.

45 mins

October 2023

In the last of this series, RCVS Knowledge and Jesse McCall from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement recap how a tried-and-tested framework can help us feel and work better every day, no matter what your day is like.

20 mins

Imogen Johns covers the triggers, treatment and management plans for this long-term disease affecting horses.

46 mins

Cecilia Villaverde discusses a variety of studies behind these fats, as well as their effects on neurological activity in canine patients.

20 mins

Emma Fishbourne considers the sustainability benefits of this practice and how veterinarians can convey its advantages to clients.

28 mins

Sarah Caney emphasises the need for regular preventive health checks for this age group of felines, as well as the ways vets can advise owners to improve their care at home

39 mins

Bartosz Ropelewski references a case he was presented with, how it was treated and the medication used.

20 mins

Learn more about how you can influence the future of parasite control in the latest video series from Elanco Animal Health.

1 mins

Tim Potter outlines five key questions veterinarians can use to assess calf housing and reduce the risk of this condition.

35 mins