Vet Times articles

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

April 2018

Volker Krömker looks at the identification of bacteria entering the mammary glands of cows, risk, prevention and therapy.

18 mins

Wendy Sneddon discusses ways of preventing intimidating behaviour between colleagues in the workplace, highlighting to key decision-makers the fact this type of conduct does not necessarily only happen in the school playground.

18 mins

In the second part of her groundbreaking series, Liz Barton discusses preparing for the ups and downs of delivery and the perinatal period.

26 mins

Nicola Gladden discusses problems and conditions facing dairy cows following calving.

36 mins

From his regular Vet Times column: Chanticleer discusses problems of abusive behaviour at work – and how everyone has a duty to tackle it.

18 mins

March 2018

Emily Haggett attempts to offer assistance to fellow clinicians on a number of aspects, including signalment, history taking, clinical examination and treatment.

40 mins

Gerard Olivares and Mellora Sharman discuss the underlying aetiology of this issue – including causes, advances in treatment and the use of probiotics. Includes video content.

68 mins

Virginia Sherwin describes the diagnosis and treatment of this disease in cattle and looks at prevention methods through housing.

40 mins

Sonya Miles describes the case of a 75-year-old spur-thighed tortoise that presented with the reproductive condition.

16 mins

While data reveals 57% of new graduates were female in 1994, fast forward 20 years and that disparity had increased significantly, with women making up more than three quarters of graduate output. It doesn’t take a statistical genius to conclude that in a few decades time the vast majority of the veterinary profession – at all levels and locations – will be staffed by women…

48 mins

February 2018

Fabio Stabile describes the definitions, causes, clinical manifestations and three tiers of confidence for diagnosis of this disorder.

37 mins

Virginia Sherwin discusses how this can affect heifer rearing and be optimised for best performance efficiency and production.

22 mins

Sonya Miles details the examination, surgery and treatment of a five-year-old corn snake with multiple desiccated follicles and retained infertile eggs.

8 mins

Sophie Mahendran looks at how to increase the number of eligible cows served and deal with low pregnancy percentages in herds.

33 mins

Mick Millar investigates the spread and causes of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis, discussing treatment and control methods.

32 mins

The changing gender balance of the profession has increased the number of vets who are juggling parenting/work trade-offs. Liz Barton explores the challenges and opportunities experienced by parents, employers and the veterinary sector in balancing family and vocation.

25 mins

January 2018

RVN Emma Gerrard details the protocol she designed to help owners follow the nursing plans they are given for pets with this condition.

34 mins

Samantha Castle reflects on what has kept her happy in mixed and equine practice for the past 14 years in the latest Veterinary Times Practice Notes column.

22 mins

Kate Parkinson looks at signs that may cause suspicion of this enteric disease in young dogs and approaches to treatment.

37 mins

Marios Charalambous details research into using intranasal drug administration as a means of controlling this condition in dogs.

39 mins