David Harwood reports on the 2016 meeting of the Goat Veterinary Society, which saw presentations from guest speakers on topics such as bluetongue and disbudding kids.
The global nature of the equine industry makes it vital to consider the constant risk of notifiable exotic diseases. Josh Slater lists those relevant to the UK and emphasises the importance of awareness and risk-based biosecurity.
Difficult calvings are common events for farm animal vets and are rarely straightforward. However, as Paul Wood explains, they can be a good way for new vets to gain clients’ respect.
Better knowledge of supplements can help vets strengthen relationships with farmers. Peter Bone explains how these skills can also be used to create monitoring plans to boost herd production and productivity.
Congress Times editor Rebecca Hubbard talks to Send A Cow's Ritchie Alford about the charity's mission of sending cows to Africa, and how cattle vets can get involved.
Patrick Pollock discusses a development in equine veterinary medicine that has led to a fundamental change in understanding the airway – both in terms of health and disease.
Marie Kubiak explores vaccine options and precautions to be taken in various species, as well as complications caused by viral haemorrhagic disease type two in UK rabbits.
Ali Budgell reports on a Veterinary Christian Fellowship CPD day held at Cambridge, including a talk about eyes by University of Cambridge lecturer David Williams.
Laura Woodward suggests how vets and VNs can use mind techniques, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, to create a positive state of mind and emotional well-being.
Paul Burr and Danièlle Gunn-Moore look at the zoonotic potential of some members of this pathogen group, as well as the complexities in diagnosing infection and tests available in the UK.
