Vet Times articles

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

January 2016

Bovine respiratory disease: management and treatment

Despite widespread advances in veterinary medicine, diagnostics and therapeutics, bovine respiratory disease (BRD) continues to … more

22 mins

December 2015

The bovine mammary gland undergoes dramatic changes during the production cycle of the cow, writes Lorraine … more

8 mins
Bovine hoof care – treating claw horn lesions in cows

We have been treating cows with claw horn lesions for decades, using treatment protocols based … more

16 mins
Glorious sunshine, wonderful food – and great CPD in the Isles

The autumn meeting of the Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS) was held on the Isle of … more

37 mins
Antibiotic drugs: pill popping prevalence, but pain saviour

The last time I wrote, I focused on the issue of antibiotic resistance in humans and … more

15 mins
Simple fattening pig activity monitors give early warning

The detection of disease and compromised welfare in growing pigs is becoming more acute because … more

14 mins

November 2015

Conference discusses Mycoplasma, calving and rural development plan

This is the second article from the Cattle Association of Veterinary Ireland (CAVI) conference, held … more

17 mins

Find out more about the different dry off methods and their impact on udder health, … more

15 mins
Genomics and fertility at Irish cattle conference

The Cattle Association of Veterinary Ireland (CAVI) conference was held in Mullingar right in the … more

22 mins
Treating infections in pigs

This article looks at commonly encountered infectious issues found in pigs in the smallholder environment … more

25 mins
Weather patterns and KPIs among ‘friendly’ society’s autumn agenda

This year’s autumn meeting of the Goat Veterinary Society (GVS) was held at Taunton racecourse. … more

22 mins
Effective management of replacement dairy heifers

Managing replacements is a key element of running a dairy herd and one of the … more

20 mins
Ultrasound versus milk hormone test

It has never been more important to know the gestational state of our dairy cows … more

15 mins
Improving cows’ environment may reduce need for antibiotics

It’s not that I can put a date on this, but I can still clearly … more

13 mins
Milk: man’s first superfood and evolution edge

The development of agriculture was a turning point in human history, and at the centre … more

16 mins
Selecting a ram prior to purchase and farm usage

The mantra “fit for purpose and suitability for purpose” still rings true in sheep farming. … more

25 mins

October 2015

Vaccination and preventive treatments for sheep year

We all know prevention is better than cure and the effects of a disease outbreak … more

19 mins
XLVets: collaborating for 10 years

This year marks the 10th anniversary of XLVets, a community of independent veterinary practices across the … more

17 mins
Herd health advice on preventive medicine

It is often said prevention is better than cure and this cannot be over emphasised … more

20 mins
High value in controlling BRD

Tim Potter explores the causes of an illness that costs the global cattle industry millions of pounds every year – and why treatment should aim to reduce the risk factors.

17 mins