Vet Times articles

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

July 2023

Skin cytology – practical tips for first opinion practitioners

Irina Matricoti DVM, DipECVD provides a helpful guide for collecting and examining skin lesion samples in everyday small animal practice.

34 mins
Speakers cover disease and economics at goat congress

David Harwood BVetMed, FRCVS reviews the Goat Veterinary Society’s annual congress, during which a new president was announced.

25 mins
Canine sodium phosphate toxicosis

Lotfi El Bahri DVM, MSc, PhD discusses the implications a particular human laxative can have on dogs, using the case of a young female boxer.

54 mins
Contagious equine metritis – control via industry-led protocol

Victoria Colgate MA, VetMB, MSc, MRCVS and Richard Newton BVSc, MSc, PhD, FRCVS explore the measures taken to stop the spread of this venereal disease.

33 mins
Nutrition – how vets can play key role countering obesity in horses

Nicola Menzies-Gow MA, VetMB, CertEM(IntMed), DipECEIM, FRCVS looks at the growing epidemic, with up to 70% of UK ponies either overweight or obese.

60 mins
Equine flu: epidemiologists behind its surveillance provide UK update

Fleur Whitlock BVetMed, MSc, MRCVS, Victoria Colgate MA, VetMB, MSc, MRCVS, and Richard Newton BVSc, MSc, PhD, FRCVS, of the Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance team, reveal the current situation here with the endemic disease.

34 mins
Tendon injuries: types, early signs, diagnostics and management

Found throughout the horse’s body, but in varying lengths, tendons can be vulnerable to injury depending where they are. Flexor tendon injuries can have a significant impact on athletic horses, and is discussed in this article, but diagnosis and treatment options also hold true for other tendon issues.

32 mins
Block calving: considerations for aiding farmers to make the switch

Emma Fishbourne BSc(Hons), BVSc, DBR, PhD, FHEA, MRCVS recalls her experiences with this pattern of breeding, and working with clients to move from all year round.

31 mins
A vet unable to vet

Megan Oakeley BVSc, MRCVS shares her experiences, challenges and accomplishments in a career that has spanned veterinary and military fields.

28 mins
Improving veterinary work with CT and preparing implementation

Julia Brüner DVM and Oliver Gehrig DVM discuss considerations to be taken when deciding if a CT scanner is a wise investment for a veterinary practice.

15 mins
Why I can’t wait for highlight of equine vet year

With just three months to go until BEVA Congress, BEVA council member Imogen Burrows explains why the annual fixture designed by and for equine professionals is a highlight in her calendar.

11 mins
Examination Room: Miles Russell

Miles Russell became president of the Veterinary Management Group (VMG) at its congress in Stratford-upon-Avon in June. It marks the start of a busy year, but Miles took time out from his busy schedule to step into the Examination Room to discuss his career and hopes for the next 12 months…

FIP: clinical features and diagnosis

Danièlle Gunn-Moore, Petra Černá, Stephanie Sorrell and Samantha Taylor discuss the clinical features of a disease that is complex to diagnose.

41 mins
FIP: treatment with financial limitations, and black market antivirals warning

Danièlle Gunn-Moore, Petra Černá, Stephanie Sorrell and Samantha Taylor discuss treatment for when cost is an issue, and warn of products claiming to be GS-analogues.

12 mins
FIP: monitoring, drug combinations, and treatment of cats with faecal shedding

Danièlle Gunn-Moore, Petra Černá, Stephanie Sorrell and Samantha Taylor conclude this article by stressing the importance of monitoring, hypothesising the use of drug combinations, and warning against the treatment of cats with faecal shedding of coronavirus.

14 mins
Degenerative joint disease: diagnosing arthritis in cats

Sarah Caney BVSc, PhD, DSAM(Feline), MRCVS provides an overview for how vets can optimise options for a challenging and overlooked condition.

38 mins
Chronic kidney disease in cats: early dietary intervention and needs

Marge Chandler outlines the factors involved with treating this condition early on and at different stages.

40 mins

June 2023

Cardiology: genetics of canine heart disease

Matthew Keane and Emily Dutton review latest information on genetic mutations associated with this affliction.

75 mins
The true costs of locum working

Sarah Keir BVMS(Hons), PGCertSAM, MRCVS – considering both locums’ and employees’ points of view – takes a look at why locums are so expensive.

Advancements in diets controlling pet obesity and owner compliance

Mike Davies outlines the latest dietary strategies studied for use in cats and dogs – and why pet owners must stick with it.

28 mins