Vet Times articles

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

June 2016

Andy Durham considers whether vets have become complacent regarding the importance of equine influenza protection, as well as the influential role vets have.

20 mins

Sara Pedersen reviews a major conference, in Atlanta, Georgia, where the importance of what lies beneath the hoof was covered.

20 mins

Bob Michell recalls the wonderful story of a champion horse, who triumphed in international grand prix and at the Olympics.

15 mins

Registered users can now read the first part of Nick Marsh's brand new book, "Once Bitten: The adventures and misadventures of a young veterinary surgeon".

9 mins

Sara Pedersen considers how different types of clostridial disease attack these animals – resulting in a usually fatal outcome – and the utilisation of control strategies.

32 mins

Ian Wright looks at frequently asked questions from owners and veterinary professionals on protecting pets from parasites in the household and when travelling.

35 mins

Matt Matiasovic and Mark Bush outline the recommended treatment for a damaged canine carpus, as well as possible complications.

28 mins

Veronica Roberts looks at some of the possible causes of weight loss in horses, using gastrointestinal disease as the main focus, and suggests ways of testing for its origin.

26 mins

William Garton looks at the IM and SC routes of vaccinating flocks, including anatomical locations and some pitfalls to be aware of (part 3/3).

14 mins

Ali Budgell reports on the Veterinary Christian Fellowship Southern Conference, where all generations were invited.

7 mins

Ben Walton investigates how weight affects osteoarthritis in dogs and suggests diet options to help ease symptoms.

27 mins

Florence Vessieres and David Walker, in part one of a two-part article, discuss how to assess intestinal disorders in cats and dogs and ways of managing the clinical signs of developing diseases. 

32 mins

Pedro Oliveira and Stephen Collins describe an electrophysiology study and ablation to correct excessive heart rate in a Labrador retriever.

19 mins

Shivananden Sawmy analyses a case of an adult male lionhead leporid presenting with suspected lead poisoning in terms of pathogenesis, signs, diagnosis and treatment options.

34 mins

Chanticleer delves into the issues around communication between vet and client – including compliance.

13 mins

Peter Edmondson reports on the 55th National Mastitis Council annual meeting, which involved lectures on effective communication and the future of antibiotic use.

21 mins

Suzanne Rogers and Lisa Lanfear discuss the issues surrounding tethering in a Welsh community and if, in this case, it is preferable to stables.

12 mins

May 2016

Emily Haggett summarises diagnosis and possible treatment and prevention options for equine stomach ulcers – a common problem for the performance horse industry.

26 mins

Ariane Neuber outlines the factors involved in ear inflammation in canines and explains the importance of cytology in choosing the correct antibiotic and cleaning method.

24 mins

Suzhy Winfield recounts a case of a mouth injury caused by a fish hook in a young husky to highlight the dangers of leaving this item of fishing equipment lying around.

7 mins