Vet Times articles

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

October 2019

Axiom Veterinary Laboratories’ latest update looks at gastrointestinal and nutritional diseases during late summer 2019 – including cases of parasitic gastroenteritis and mineral deficiency.

39 mins

Vet Sotirios Karvountzis takes a look at the farming industry and the problems it faces in recruiting new farmers, and offers practical advice, highlighting government initiatives and schemes in place, as well as his own training offering, to ensure the industry continues to thrive.

16 mins

Tony Andrews covers the variety of problems, including toxicity, that may occur when feeding this plant to cattle.

36 mins

Jay Tunstall is working with Dai Grove White, Helen Mary Higgins, Joanne Oultram and Karin Mueller at the University of Liverpool to establish a baseline of evidence regarding this issue. Here, Jay discusses how it will help vets support their clients.

35 mins

Ahead of her lecture to recent graduates at BCVA Congress with Lucy Jerram, Jenny Allan discusses why these plans are more than a box-ticking exercise, and how they help start discussions with farmers about animal welfare and disease.

26 mins

In his latest Dairy Diary, Roger Evans explains why he is angry the activities of some farmers bring bad publicity for everyone else.

17 mins

Nicola Gladden reviews the measurement methods available to practitioners and discusses routine herd-based monitoring.

36 mins

September 2019

Owen Atkinson considers the social aspects of antibiotic supply to farms, and steps farmers and vets can take towards responsible use.

41 mins

Immigration Advice Service political correspondent Olivia Bridge explains how post-Brexit immigration rules will impact the agricultural sector, as well as the veterinary workforce and animal welfare as a whole.

17 mins

Roger Evans discusses sales reps and activities particular to certain types of year in his latest Dairy Diary.

19 mins

Neil Sargison discusses principles of control, as well as challenges in the face of gastrointestinal roundworm and lungworm adaptation.

38 mins

August 2019

Owen Atkinson takes a look at research into advancements in understanding this condition to help vets support clients.

33 mins

Sally Wilson uses her first-hand experience to discuss the skill behind creating user-friendly on-farm protocols.

33 mins

Paul Wood discusses the clinical presentation of this infection, and eradication schemes in place across the UK and Europe.

34 mins

July 2019

Sophie Mahendran looks at approaches to prevent this disease in young cattle, considering housing and ventilation factors.

32 mins

Paddy Gordon discusses how to effectively prevent disease through good management, housing and nutrition.

39 mins

Hany Elsheikha reviews on-farm management of worm infection, including the latest on responsible prescribing of anthelmintics.

44 mins

June 2019

Respiratory diseases seen in spring 2019 is the focus of Axiom Veterinary Laboratories’ latest update – including cases of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis, respiratory syncytial virus and pasteurellosis.

19 mins

David Harwood reports on a mix of topics including disbudding best practice at the Goat Veterinary Society's spring meeting.

26 mins

Roger Evans provides the latest in his series of Dairy Diary, this time with a look at organic farming.

20 mins