Distal limb wound healing in horses is well known for being problematic, prolonged and expensive. Sarah Boys Smith considers two simple graft techniques achievable in standing, sedated patients.
Common diseases are common, but, as Gayle Hallowell explains, "zebra"-type cardiac conditions do occur ā and can be diagnosed using a care-based approach.
Despite the introduction of advanced endodontic procedures to equine dentistry, extraction of severely diseased teeth is still appropriate and essential ā and Tim Barnett says it will likely remain so.
Ian Ramsey, Susanna Spence and Emma Roberts having all been involved in a desoxycortone pivalate clinical trial, provide a review of hypoadrenocorticism, as well as suggestions for management in dogs.
James Oxley and Tamara Montrose take a look at several cases and research studies into the causes and factors related to cats falling from tall structures, and the resulting injuries sustained.
Due to columnist Bob Michell's death on 8 October, we have taken the decision this will be the final Speculum column. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and former colleagues.
Ā James Barnett reports on this yearās gathering of marine mammal scientists and vets, which was held on the Portuguese island, with research details by some of the attendees.
Lee-Anne Oliver considers specific diseases that can be brought on to the farm when introducing flock replacements, and what biosecurity principles should be implemented.
"In the busy depths of a farm practice in the midst of āspring madnessā, it can be forgiven it was slow to dawn on the staff these two situations may be connected." An anonymous veterinary profession recounts a case of mail mayhem.
