Vet Times articles

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

April 2017

Bilateral mydriasis in a senior neutered toy poodle

Negar Hamzianpour with the latest in the Case Notes series.

10 mins
A closer look at CT scanning

Charissa Lee and Natalie Webster run through the basics of using diagnostic software, including fields of view and reconstruction filters.

29 mins
Allergen-specific immunotherapy in small animal patients – part 1

Debbie Gow and Hilary Jackson discuss modifying animals’ immune response to allergens to treat their skin disease, in the first of a two-part article.

27 mins
Management of CKD in cats

Sarah Caney discusses this common complaint in felines and suggests several possible treatments and management tools.

29 mins
A new nose for greyhound

Chris Morris and Tudor Lloyd describe the case of a tissue expansion technique performed on a 10-year-old dog presenting with a cutaneous mass overlying its left lateral nasal bone.

19 mins
Microchipping of dogs regulations – one year on

Jude Dawson takes a look at the dog microchipping regulations, assessing their efficacy and where they may fall short.

20 mins
‘Operation relocation’ for Australasian conference

A report on a joint conference in New Zealand that attracted a wide range of speakers, despite a rushed relocation.

21 mins
Success: it’s a question of trust

Chanticleer looks at issues of trust, relationships and corporate culture.

13 mins

March 2017

Scientists find more sensitive paratuberculosis test

Researchers in Tennessee, US, identify test as other methods often misdiagnose the fatal disease – which has no cure – in its early stages.

4 mins
In conversation with clinicians

Fitzpatrick Referrals neurology team offers advice and shares knowledge on various topics in their field of expertise.

20 mins
Mindfulness-based stress reduction course via webinar

Mike Scanlan, Roz Collings, Lizzie Lockett and Anthony Chadwick recount the experiences of vet practice staff who took part in an online course aimed at helping their coping strategy.

22 mins
Canine blood transfusions

Alex Gough runs the rule over more research in veterinary medicine in his latest Research Review.

15 mins
Equine breeding protocols and preventive health treatments

Imogen Burrows discusses how to approach this subject with owners, how to carry out an assessment and diagnosing a pregnancy.

22 mins
Caribbean vibes volunteering for WVS

Hannah Gritti describes a unique experience working for charity amid the Caribbean islands.

12 mins
Tuberculosis in camelids – present situation and tests

Martijn 'T Hoen looks at the susceptibility of these species to TB, along with symptoms and options for diagnostic testing.

37 mins
Innovations in managing stifle disease in canines

Karen Perry describes two new approaches to stabilising the luxated patella in dogs, as well as a new form of subsequent pain relief post-surgery.

20 mins
Charities unite to highlight equine welfare

Brooke, The Donkey Sanctuary, SPANA and World Horse Welfare have formed a coalition that aims to support the implementation of the first ever global welfare standards for working horses, donkeys and mules.

4 mins
Views sought for farm animal welfare inquiry

The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee seeks to highlight any challenges or opportunities the Government will face in maintaining welfare standards post-Brexit.

3 mins
BVD update: clinical disease transmission and eradication

Anna Bruguera looks at bovine viral diarrhoea, its transmission, recognising clinical signs and UK eradication schemes in place.

34 mins
Treating corneal ulceration in dogs part 2: deep ulcers

Mateusz Jaksz and Claudia Busse in the second of a two-part article, look at the diagnosis, as well as medical and surgical treatment, of this condition.

25 mins