Vet Times articles

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

August 2016

Home stretch for vet and athlete victory

Holly Kernot speaks to veterinary student and record-breaking runner Laura Muir, who is set to be a 2016 Olympian, on the secrets of her success in juggling two careers.

16 mins
Counsellor, therapist, vet?

Nicky Vincent discusses how, in some ways, it is not really a vet’s job to tend to the people behind the pet, but she thinks it is incredibly important they do.

18 mins

Feline hypertension is a significant problem in clinical practice that causes morbidity and mortality in ageing cats.

10 mins
Onwards and upwards for fire-stricken homing centre

Holly Kernot visits Manchester Dogs’ Home almost two years after the arson attack that engulfed its adoption block to see it rise from the ashes and continue its vital role.

25 mins
Clear communication is key

“Neither art nor science stands still in representing our visible and invisible worlds. Marketing, as … more

12 mins

July 2016

Get the latest independent information canine rickettsial diseases, tick-borne diseases that multiply within circulating cells.

33 mins
Pocket-size veterinary guide launches in UK

A book hailed “the most popular veterinary reference guide in the southern hemisphere” is now available to purchase in the UK.

4 mins
Lessons learned from locuming

I never was a career vet. I worked the usual long hours, five days a week … more

19 mins
How risky is renal donation?

Renal transplantation still seemed miraculous in the “swinging 60s”, yet now it’s almost commonplace; every year some 30,000 people worldwide become renal donors.

16 mins

Babesiosis is an emerging threat to UK pets. Make sure you get the latest independent information here to help you tackle this.

38 mins
Studies into canine conditions

Alex Gough runs the rule over latest studies and findings in veterinary medicine for dogs.

13 mins
Examination room: Graham Dodds

Graham Dodds combines his role as regional director for CVS with hosting a radio show and performing magic. We invited him into the Examination Room to tell us more about his job and how performing tricks has been useful for his career.

19 mins
Avian metapneumovirus in poultry – an overview

Marco Falchieri describes the origin of this worldwide common respiratory pathogen, its diagnosis and, as no therapy is available, advises a preventive approach is critical.

27 mins
Cost of an ageing population

Charlotte Maile says it's not just the NHS dealing with an increasingly ageing population, with equine vets seeing more older horses than ever.

12 mins

The threat from ticks and tick-borne diseases is changing. Get the latest independent information here.

51 mins
Not alone in job dissatisfaction

Vikki Halliday considers why many vets question their choice of profession, including issues such as long hours and the stress of having to compete at a business level.

17 mins
Tying up loose ends over names

Jack Reece describes how carrying out a routine spay led him to consider the origins of various medical terms.

19 mins
A brief history of man’s best friend

Victoria Brown looks at the evolution of canid species, including domestication and their relationship with humans.

16 mins
Stress – what’s in a name?

Chanticleer tackles an issue affecting the veterinary profession, and some of the forces that might be causing it.

13 mins

June 2016

Should we stay or should we go? Industry leaders help you decide

The UK will vote on 23 June to decide whether to remain in the European Union – and we invited key opinion leaders to provide factual, non-political statements on the issue.

23 mins