Vet Times articles

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

June 2024

Philip Witte sets the record straight on some misconceptions of this disease.

34 mins

Jacqui Matthews weighs up the equine worming options for vets and clients.

29 mins

Samantha Taylor, Séverine Tasker, Danièlle Gunn-Moore, Emi Barker and Stephanie Sorrell summarise the latest treatment advice to aid practitioners in the management of these patients.

62 mins

Jo Murrell explains the analgesic protocols and approaches for different surgical and medical conditions.

31 mins

Sharon Verner and Iain Smith share their thoughts on a recent meeting held by two Northern Ireland veterinary associations.

12 mins

Having outlined the basic pathophysiology of head trauma in part one of this series, Gerardo Poli discusses ways of lowering cerebral blood volume to tackle this issue.

10 mins

In the first of a new series on head trauma, Gerardo Poli starts off with some basic pathophysiology.

9 mins

Kitting out a clinic can be fraught with difficulties. Too much choice is one problem, while financing is another. However, common sense can be drawn on in acquiring what is needed at the lowest possible cost, being tax efficient and considering used equipment…

25 mins

May 2024

Hubert Hiemstra discusses how he used the principles of hydroponics to boost his understanding – and increase his knowledge – of circulatory shock in critically ill patients.

13 mins

Veterinary practice is a service industry and while situations always occur where animal welfare trumps all, any business needs to entice and retain clients to stay afloat. This means excellent customer service must always be a key priority, so it’s vital to get it right…

28 mins

April 2024

Mark Lowrie offers a practical handbook for handling this disorder in dogs.

57 mins

Anna Bruguera-Sala considers national steps taken to tackle this disease, as well as how vets can educate farmers.

50 mins

March 2024

With shifting pathogen types, mastitis has evolved, but still remains a common and economically challenging disease. The author reviews literature on prevention and treatment.

41 mins

The authors explore how effetive techniques are key to success in scour prevention.

36 mins

Abortions of lambs can take an emotional, as well as a financial, toll on farming clients. Here, the author focuses on common causes, diagnosis and the valuable advice farm vets can provide ahead of the main lambing period.

39 mins

RVN Ami Wood ponders the stigma that surrounds mental health and shares some advice for others struggling in a world that needs to create a culture of acceptance.

8 mins

February 2024

Mélanie Perrier looks at the different choices on offer including biologics, meds, bisphosphonates and NSAIDs, including COX selectivity.

42 mins

Having grown in human health, behaviour change science is increasingly being adapted in the veterinary sector. Here, the author explains how it can aid in managing a tricky condition in horses.

29 mins

Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is a prevalent condition affecting all types of horses and … more

26 mins

The bacterial disease can affect any horse in any yard, and can bring serious financial implications as well as health and welfare concerns. Here, the author looks at the current situation and future outlook.

30 mins