Clinical Abstracts
Effect of dietary amino acid content on canine learning and behaviour
It has been shown in humans and other species that some amino acids in the diet directly influence brain activity...
Reflective practice – why it matters
In the fast-paced, digital world in which we live today, it is hard to see where reflection can find a...
Feedback from the abattoir – essential for on-farm health control.
Almost one billion animals are slaughtered in the UK every year. The vast majority of these are poultry and around...
Separation anxiety and isolation distress
The distress at being separated from ‘familiar others’ characterises the emotional condition often labelled as ‘separation anxiety’. However, with thorough...
Investigating anaemia in dogs – causes diagnosis and treatment
Anaemia is a common presenting sign in critically ill dogs and is defined as reduced haemoglobin concentration leading to a...
Varroa mite – the beekeeper’s nightmare
There are many mites that infest bees, but only a few are pathogenic. Invasive species can cause havoc in any...
Summer breaks – with pets, without problems
Whether it be odd days out during the summer months or owners taking their pets with them on UK-based holidays,...
