Vet Times articles

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

October 2015

This year marks the 10th anniversary of XLVets, a community of independent veterinary practices across the … more

17 mins

ABSTRACT Canine leishmaniosis (CanL) is an important emerging vector-borne disease caused by the protozoan parasite … more

37 mins

The University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies has introduced an undergraduate certificate … more

16 mins

High plasma ammonia as a result of portosystemic shunting is considered to be one of … more

12 mins

It is often said prevention is better than cure and this cannot be over emphasised … more

20 mins

As a vet or vet nurse, using your skill set in the developing world is … more

23 mins

It’s the end of the weekend shift when Jazz, a three-year-old Belgian shepherd dog, is … more

6 mins

Forensic veterinary medicine covers the range of animals with which veterinary surgeons are involved. Cases … more

28 mins

ABSTRACT Not all owners will elect to treat pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction specifically – depending … more

31 mins

NAME: Stephanie Small AGE: 28. QUALIFICATIONS: BVSc, MRCVS. POSITION: Veterinary advisor, Norbrook Laboratories (GB). JOB … more

10 mins

Managing the diet of a dog with cardiac disease depends on the animal’s clinical signs … more

29 mins

The year revolves and as summer ends it seems to pivot around the Royal Albert … more

16 mins

Tim Potter explores the causes of an illness that costs the global cattle industry millions of pounds every year – and why treatment should aim to reduce the risk factors.

17 mins

In recent years, publicity associated with the demise of bees has resulted in an increase … more

8 mins

In the first part of this article, the principles of radiation biology, treatment planning and … more

41 mins

It’s a short drive in Nepali terms from Kathmandu to Chitwan – a mere five … more

15 mins

In a 2005 survey for the RSPCA, 49 per cent of UK dogs were found … more

29 mins

Tariq Abou-Zahr and Neil Forbes discuss the avian practitioner’s approach to sick or injured birds – including safety, thorough history taking and treatment.

38 mins

From her Exotic Encounters series – Elisabetta Mancinelli describes clinical signs, pain scoring systems and analgesia options.

30 mins

Evaluating erythrocytes in peripheral blood in horses is an extremely common component of blood testing … more

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