Vet Times articles

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

September 2017

Lameness in a male cross-breed

Mahy Rodriguez Blanco discusses the consult of Enzo, a six-year-old male, neutered, cross-breed rescue dog, with a left forelimb lameness.

7 mins
Delegates attend knockout anaesthesia spring meeting

Hannah Capon summarises the various topics covered during this Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists gathering in Manchester.

32 mins
Bronchoalveolar lavage in a dog

Francesco Cian asks for your diagnosis when presented with two images from a bronchoalveolar lavage of an adult male dog with a history of chronic cough.

6 mins
Five ways to practice well-being

From the Vet Times archives – Colin Mitchell explains an initiative adopted by the clinic he works in that promotes good mental health among veterinary staff.

12 mins

August 2017

Preventing calf pneumonia

Adam Martin looks at various strategies to deter calf respiratory disease, including housing assessments and ventilation needs.

28 mins
Preventive health and welfare in horses: what to tell owners

Liz Mitchell discusses setting up individual and yard health plans with equine owners to help prevent disease spread.

22 mins
Controlling tapeworms – hydatid disease threat and economic loss

In the first of a two-part article, Ian Wright looks at established and emerging tapeworms causing zoonotic and financial risk.

34 mins
Wildlife and exotics: ethical theory and moral dilemmas

Glen Cousquer and Kenneth Boyd continue their series on the ethics surrounding wildlife and exotic animal medicine and welfare.

43 mins
Mental health – illogical stigma?

David Beeston muses about why this is considered a taboo subject and what veterinary students can do to overcome stress.

25 mins
Gastric emptying delay discovery

Alex Gough presents a review of some of the latest research in veterinary medicine.

16 mins
Equine ocular ultrasonography

Andy Durham describes the advantages of using this diagnostic imaging technique when undergoing eye examination in horses.

21 mins
Cat vaccination protocols part 1 – understanding adverse reactions

Martha Cannon, in the first of a two-part article, discusses guidelines and possible negative effects to look for regarding feline vaccines.

32 mins
Digit mass in an elderly dog

In his latest Cytology Corner, Francesco Cian discusses the images from an aspirate from a mass on a digit of a 12-year-old dog.

6 mins
Brachycephalic breed mutation study in dogs

Third-year veterinary student Rosana Caianiello looks at a study from The University of Edinburgh that revealed a link between a dog’s genes and the shape of its skull.

8 mins
AMR issues and brilliant service

In his latest Dairy Diary, Roger Evans discusses why farmers are not entirely to blame for antimicrobial resistance and reflects on the brilliant service he received when his dog fell ill.

21 mins
Time management

How can we manage our time to work more effectively? Here are 15 tips to help you stay sane.

14 mins
A weekend to be proud of

Vet Dan Makin reports from 2017’s Pride in London march and the wider activities of the British Veterinary Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender group.

26 mins
Diagnosing endocrine laminitis

David Rendle and Harry Carslake discuss methods of diagnosing horses with this condition, assessing the positives and challenges of each one.

69 mins
Examination Room: Sophie Milligan

Funding a veterinary degree can be a struggle for many students, so getting a little extra financial help can make a real difference. University of Bristol undergraduate Sophie Milligan stepped into the Examination Room to explain how an MSD bursary is helping her studies and enhancing her career prospects.

21 mins
Dealing with client anger

Jenny Moffett discusses approaches on what to do when confronted with irate or disruptive clients in the practice.

24 mins