Due to columnist Bob Michell's death on 8 October, we have taken the decision this will be the final Speculum column. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and former colleagues.
James Barnett reports on this year’s gathering of marine mammal scientists and vets, which was held on the Portuguese island, with research details by some of the attendees.
"In the busy depths of a farm practice in the midst of ‘spring madness’, it can be forgiven it was slow to dawn on the staff these two situations may be connected." An anonymous veterinary profession recounts a case of mail mayhem.
Julian Norton, who found fame on Channel 5 documentary The Yorkshire Vet has written a book that recounts his adventures within the profession from his formative years to the present day.
David Beeston considers mental health in the veterinary profession, the importance of a work-life balance and shares tips for how to get through veterinary school.
Holly Kernot talks to RVC vice-principal for clinical services, Graham Milligan, about career choices and how looking beyond practice can lead to great experiences
Adrian Pratt reports from a SPVS seminar at Lancaster University featuring findings from a survey of final-year students about their use of technology and social media.
An impassioned mum recounts her daughter's difficult experiences in her first year in veterinary practice, and offers advice to others facing the start of their working lives.
A study of meningoencephalitis of unknown aetiology, one evaluating the diagnostic utility of a smartphone-based ECG system and another in diabetes mellitus in cats feature in Alex Gough’s latest Research Review.
