Did you know there is a reversible alternative to surgical castration which offers the same benefits of surgery? See the effects of castration without the permanence.

Jacqui Matthews takes a look at helminth infection in horses and advice to give to owners.

Francesco Cian discusses an aspirate from a mass on the ventral neck of an adult male dog in the latest in his Cytology Corner series.

Tom Wright summarises topics covered at a well-received Advanced Dairy Vetting training event.

Roger Evans discusses the year so far in the latest of his farming columns for Veterinary Times.

Vets and parents Guen Bradbury and Jess French are urging more congresses to follow the lead of Vets: Stay, Go, Diversify LIVE! by introducing childcare and crèche facilities for little ones in tow.

David Beeston has some advice for graduating vets on what to look for in their first veterinary position.

Sophie Mahendran assesses management options for bovine respiratory disease and how to lower its prevalence among calves.

Liz Barton, director of free online resource Vetsnet, discusses plans for WellVet Weekend – a two-day CPD event for mind, body and soul planned for late August.

Mario Coppola evaluates the effect of an intra-articular injection in a dog with bilateral coxofemoral degenerative joint disease.

Claire Bradley discusses how to spot and treat acidic or alkaline ophthalmic emergencies.

Involvement of VNs in a consulting role is vital to the evolution of the veterinary nursing profession. Nicola Ackerman says more attention should be given to promoting clinics for senior pets.

Sarah Tayler discusses Rosie, a four-month-old domestic shorthair with a two-month history of diarrhoea, and how she underwent diagnosis.