Vet Times articles

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

February 2016

Feline otitis treatment update

Ariane Neuber describes cat ear diseases, and, failing successful antiparasitic therapy, suggests a systematic approach looking for a primary disease is adopted.

24 mins
Unusual gait abnormalities affecting an equine musculoskeletal system

Aetiopathogenesis, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders in horses presenting with unusual lameness gaits.

60 mins
Equine influenza – prevention, treatment and role of surveillance

Romain Paillot and Adam Rash discuss equine influenza – one of the most contagious diseases of domestic and sports horses.

19 mins
Contentious independent testing

Henrietta Price shares notes based on her checklist of lab testing organisation protocols, complete with examples.

17 mins
Female reproductive disorders

Elisabetta Mancinelli looks at reproductive tract disease in exotic species in the latest of her Exotic Encounters series.

18 mins
Delegates brush up on ways of tackling bovine mastitis

Peter Edmondson on the 30th mastitis seminar in Gloucester, where visitors were made aware of the benefits of using two topical areas in avoiding the condition.

17 mins
Principles and good practice in using oncologic surgery: part 1

Kathryn Pratschke reviews the use of surgical oncology in relation to its diagnosis, treatment and management of cancer and tumours (1/2).

25 mins
Dental imaging in horses: part 2 – advanced and oral techniques

As discussed in part one of this article (VT46.04), thorough oral examination with an illuminated … more

25 mins
Ocular trauma issues in horses

David Rendle and Moses Brennan outline important factors in the initial assessment and management of ocular injuries in horses.

40 mins
Paradise? You’d better Belize it

It was while looking through the Worldwide Veterinary Service website I stumbled on Protecting Animal … more

12 mins
Worm control measures: working with clients on effective protocols

Gastrointestinal parasites are ubiquitous in grazing horses and control of them is fundamental to equine … more

27 mins
Airway remodelling in cat asthma

Feline asthma is a common allergic disease that often leads to airway remodelling. Traditionally, biopsy … more

10 mins
Postoperative and acute pain management: part 1

The official definition for pain is “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience, associated with actual … more

35 mins
Update on equine analgesia

ABSTRACT Equine practitioners may not be good at recognising pain in horses, although we use … more

25 mins
Anaesthetic considerations for laparoscopic surgery in canines

Laparoscopy in dogs is becoming an increasingly common technique for procedures such as ovariectomies and … more

18 mins
Physeal fractures in immature cats and dogs: part 1 – forelimbs

Fractures in animals less than one year of age are frequently observed by vets and … more

24 mins
Learning – a constant part of a vet’s life and career

We are all trying to be good vets aren’t we? On a daily basis we … more

15 mins
Advances in feline leishmaniosis

ABSTRACT Leishmaniosis is a serious vector-borne disease in southern Europe, but is spreading northwards, driven … more

25 mins
Delayed postoperative bleeding in greyhounds

ABSTRACT Greyhounds have a higher tendency to develop delayed bleeding associated with minor procedures or … more

18 mins
Problems that stand in way of clinical progress

It is obvious in every dimension we are outnumbered by the medical establishment, especially the … more

15 mins