Clinical Abstracts

Veterinary research

We often here the phrase 'research for research's sake' and it can be easy to see some forms of research...

Maggie Shilcock

Farm vets of the futureĀ 

I think we can agree on some of the challenges facing farm vet practices – a changing demographic of farm...

Owen Atkinson

We must all own the problem

Yesterday, during a walk on the beach with my 41/2-year-old grandson, the discovery of a plastic straw, together with a polystyrene...

David Watson

Everyone needs CPD

The RCVS have recently changed the CPD requirements for both veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to 35 hours per calendar...

The Value of the Health CheckĀ 

Regular examinations with a veterinary surgeon or nurse are recommended as standard care in veterinary medicine. These may be performed...

Kate Parkinson

Feather destructive behaviourĀ 

Feather destructive behaviour – or ‘feather plucking’ – is a frequent cause for the presentation of parrots to veterinary professionals....

Tom Dutton

It’s time to take a stance

It has been reported that the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) are warning its members not to sign export...