Veterinary Practice

January 2009 Edition (3.0MB)

2008-12-18T10:53:00Z

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INSPECTIONS: WILL ALL PRACTICES BE TREATED EQUALLY?
Veterinary Practice learns that there are still some issues unresolved

Trying to maintain a loyal and healthy client base
THE MERCURY COLUMN in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession – and the world around

Who wants a veterinary union?
MIKE NELSON wonders about the call for a new body to represent the UK's veterinary surgeons

Providing expert help for those with ‘personal problems’
JOHN BONNER meets the new national co-ordinator of the VSHSP

Cats: ‘be alert to the dangers’

Fewer chances to have a go
ANDREW COE believes there’s nothing so rewarding as performing successful surgery against the odds

More than a fifth of nurses pay for own CPD, survey reveals

Profusion of internal windows in spectacular new hospital
CHRISTINE SHIELD visits the stunning £3 million premises of a Northumbrian referral practice

Orthopaedics and fracture management

Incomplete ossification of the canine humeral condyle
RACHEL HATTERSLEY reviews this troublesome condition

From TB to bluetongue – much to consider with goats
RICHARD GARD reports on the latest meeting of the Goat Veterinary Society

Keeping in step with fashion
NEIL McINTOSH tries out the latest in fashionable wellies

Dedicated to helping abandoned pets
JOHN BOWER reports on the recent International Companion Animal Welfare Conference in Italy

Difficult times for the common seal
ANDREW COE is concerned about the decline in numbers

Just what we were looking for...
ROBBIE TIFFIN compares two inspired new vehicles: the VW Scirocco and the Volvo C30

A time for specialist advice
GORDON NICOLL discusses the global financial crisis and what action investors should consider

December 2008 Edition (3.9MB)

2008-11-21T10:12:00Z

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LACK OF KNOWLEDGE OF CONDUCT GUIDE ‘ASTONISHING'
VP reports on the latest meeting of the Royal College Council

Practices coming into line in supply chain of medicines
VP hears what the VMD and the RCVS have to say

Changing times may need a change of attitude in practice...
A guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession – and the world around

Haunted castles and exploding lungs
ANDREW KNIGHT continues his series on CPD with a difference with a report on his recent trip to Austria

Emergency and critical care congress now well-established

Research supports stem cell use in horses

How’s your pot doing?
CATHY GURNEY introduces rule number two for successful selling

Protecting your parasiticide business
VERITY PAGE looks at ways in which practices can persuade clients to source both advice and products from them

The importance of constant challenge
ANDREW COE wonders about who are the best people to judge ability and competence

Aiming to raise the levels of professionalism
VP meets the new chairman of AMTRA and hears about his plans

Advancing knowledge of eye diseases
JOHN BONNER talks to one of the UK’s leading lights in veterinary ophthalmology

The immune system of the foal: when is the most effective time to vaccinate
SARAH STONEHAM discusses what should be done in the light of changing vaccine technology

Antimicrobial combination in new mastitis treatment

New data expected to change approach to mastitis control
RICHARD GARD reports on the papers at the British Mastitis Conference

Keeping an eye on birds in winter
ANDREW COE provides some timely reminders

Beauty in simplicity...
ROBBIE TIFFIN is rather taken with Land Rover Defender 90 Station Wagon

The safest places for your savings
ANDREW NEALE reviews the options available for keeping your money safe

November 2008 Edition (4.7MB)

2008-11-05T10:12:00Z

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MEDICINES REGULATIONS BRING 'DESPAIR AND EXASPERATION’
VP reports on the medicines debate at the BVA congress

Adapting non-veterinary learning for the veterinary marketplace
THE MERCURY COLUMN in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession – and the world around

No justification for VMD’s demands
VP can find no good reason for the VMD demanding that practice premises be registered and inspected

Tackling environmental challenges
Veterinary surgeons could play an important role in tackling climate change by reducing the environmental impact of the global livestock industry, according to speakers at the BVA congress.

New surroundings but numbers low
MIKE NELSON picks out some of the high points of this year’s congress

Developing strategies for future epidemics
BONFIRES of slaughtered livestock like those seen in the 2001 foot-and-mouth epidemic are no longer acceptable as a method for
dealing with outbreaks of exotic infectious diseases.

Plunging underground in search of truth
ANDREW KNIGHT continues his series on CPD the hard way with a report on his visit to a famous dungeon

Full house in Edinburgh
VP reports on this year’s congress of the European Society of Feline Medicine

Group working to improve the mental health of the profession
THE Veterinary Support Working Party (VSWP) met at BVA headquarters in London recently to discuss research projects and other initiatives to support the mental health of the profession

How do you deal with refuge owners?
ANDREW COE muses on problems posed by keepers of animals with little knowledge of welfare

Farm health planning to fore at revived event
RICHARD GARD reports on the veterinary involvement at the Dairy Event

Are we the guardians of animal welfare?
DAVID J. COFFEY is unimpressed by the profession’s involvement with exotic animals

Even sales people don’t always sell!
CATHY GURNEY begins a new series on selling – at a time when many practices are having to think much more carefully about how to get the most from their clients

Saving squirrels
ANDREW COE is interested in their future, whatever colour they are

Getting the correct focus and exposure
GEORGE COOPER continues his series on getting more from photography

Mountain walking par excellence
JOHN BOWER describes his walking holiday in the Cévennes mountains

October 2008 Edition (2.6MB)

2008-10-06T13:30:00Z

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Successful appeal over failure to make out-of-hours visit

Keeping our heads down
The Mercury Column, in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession - and the world around

CPD the hard way: the Canadian Rockies
Andrew Knight describes his trip to the World Veterinary Congress

Village life: small community with bright future
Caroline Johnson reports on the inaugural congress of a practice group

Getting used to the ‘cat'herine wheel
Lucy Brett product manager at Ceva Animal Health, offers advice for veterinary practices in the run-up to the firework season

Worms come home to roost
Susan McKay discusses the risk of worms in domestic poultry and the need for preventive strategies

Time running out for various species
Andrew Coe is concerned about the future of the world's primates

Mastering disease in cattle practice
Richard Gard meets up with Andy Cobner in one of the bovine TB blackspots

Partners deal only with a species they are both passionate about
Christine Shield visits one of the increasing number of cat-only practices

Genetic modifications: who cares?
Andrew Coe ponders on some tricky ethical issues - and particularly the American approach

Getting to grips with AV...
Veterinary Practice talks to Eric Morgan about the current state of knowledge on A. vasorum

Equine 'flu and whole cell vaccine technology
Patrick Traill reviews the types of vaccine available and the need for robust control strategies

A place in a time warp - 2
George Cooper concludes his report from North Cyprus

Retirement: a personal view - part 2
John Gripper concludes his discussion of the options for a long and happy retirement

How to win the fight against inflation
Andrew Neale looks at ways of keeping up your income during your retirement years

September 2008 Edition (3.5mb)

2008-09-09T13:26:00Z

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Mild autumn may prolong risk of bluetongue spread

Keeping our heads down
The mercury column in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession and the world around

New operation gearing up to respond quickly to changing circumstances
John Bonner talks to Lynne Hill, chief executive of a new enterprise at the Bristol veterinary school

Let's talk dirty!
Cathy Gurney believes it's vitally important for practices to make full use of their client base

Empowering your practice team
Arlo Guthrie continues his report on the Novartis Animal Health Best Practice Employer Awards

Stay vigilant for A. vasorum
Chris Field, technical veterinary adviser at Bayer Animal Health, urges practices to be on the lookout

The equine limb

Fifth year of emergency and critical care congress
Veterinary Practice previews an increasingly important event in the veterinary calendar

Dogs helping children with ‘autistic spectrum disorders'
Dick Lane reports on a recent conference dealing with training therapy dogs for the families of children with autism

Getting ready for some behavioural changes
Andrew Coe has various ideas on how to get through the current ‘crisis'

Preventive healthcare
Mike Davies provides a brief refresher course

Preparing for the firework season

Bluetongue: a confusing picture

Understanding and influencing well-being
Veterinary Practice reports on the world's first discussion forum on farm animal well-being

Sheep lameness: new ideas for old problems

A place in a time warp
George Cooper takes a holiday in North Cyprus

Retirement: a personal view
John Gripper discusses the options for a long and happy life after work

The dark knight returns
Robbie Tiffin tries out the Volvo XC70, with its reminders of a recently-released film

12 reasons to keep faith in stocks and shares
Andrew Neale lists the reasons for keeping your head while all around others are losing theirs

August 2008 Edition (2.4MB)

2008-07-31T08:09:00Z

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BTB: Decision Frustrates all but Defra and the RSPCA

Knowing what's right...
The Mercury Column - in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession - and the world around

Pursuit of a new Act ‘could damage profession'

Global changes and challenges
Veterinary Practice reports on the recent One world, one disease conference

Empowering your practice team
Arlo Guthrie finds the winners of Novartis Animal Health's Best Practice Employer Awards prove inspirational employers

Understanding the basic techniques
George Cooper discusses the nuts and bolts of taking good photos - in part 3

Diagnosing and treating mitral valve disease

Special interest in the more unusual species
Christine Shield visits a Leicestershire practice with a special interest in rabbits and rodents

Dental problems in animals large and small

Watching dogs enjoying themselves
Andrew Coe enjoys the ambience of the Scottsh Game Fair

Redressing one of the blunders of the past
Andrew Coe is looking forward to the re-introduction of beavers to Scotland

Notes from a small island
John Bower describes his recent visit to Lamu, off the coast of Kenya

Keeping up to date with influenza strains

Badger the scapegoat as TB still baffles
David J. Coffey has been following the bovine TB-badger saga for nearly 40 years: has anything changed?

Listening to the badger men and others
Richard Gard has been out and about to learn more about badgers and TB

Improving neonatal calf health

Focusing on what farmers want
Veterinary Practice reports on a training and discussion day for large animal practitioners

The costs of coccidiosis
Dr Tony Andrews analyses the economic effects of this disease in calves

Parking problem removed with reversing option
Robbie Tiffin is struck by a brilliant piece of technology in the VW Tiguan

July 2008 Edition (3mb)

2008-07-07T15:29:00Z

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VMD reviews ‘eroding practice viability'

Indecent exposure...
The Mercury Column - in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession - and the world around

What's so scary about EFRAcom?
Veterinary Practice adds its twopenn'orth to the debate over a new Veterinary Surgeons Act

RCVS and BVA: airing their differences
Veterinary Practice reports on the latest SPVS congress - held in Northern Ireland in May

Seeking to provide greater transparency
Veterinary Practice reports on the latest meeting of the RCVS Council

Butterflies in danger
Andrew Coe is concerned about the declining numbers

Equine influenza: the ever evolving story
Alasdair King traces the development of both the disease and vaccines

Rapid growth for practice in idyllic surroundings
Christine Shield visits a referral practice where education and research are important

Staying ahead in the drugs race
Jeremy Johnson reports on the challenging spring meeting of the AVI

Rekindling Anglo-Danish memories
Dick Lane reports on the recent visit of the Veterinary History Society to Copenhagen

Nutrition and udder health
Declan O'Rourke reviews the link between food intake and mastitis

Feeling the pulse
Richard Gard gets the feel of things at the huge Bath & West Show

A new party for people and animals
Andrew Knight outlines the rise of a new force in politics

Half a dog taken care of
John Bower reports on a successful golf day for a worthwhile charity

Renovating, refurbishing, extending or moving your practice?
Gavin Willis discusses the value of expert advice at an early stage

The pros and cons of big game shooting...
Andrew Coe reviews various aspects of the arguments for game farm shooting by tourists

Weathering the storm in the markets
Andrew Neale looks at how investors can consolidate their portfolios in these uncertain times

June 2008 Edition (4mb)

2008-06-04T14:48:00Z

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Contents

Who wants to be a veterinary surgeon?

Living near the edge
The Mercury Column - in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession – and the world around

A memorable weekend
Ross Allan reports from another busy and successful event at St Andrews

Planning for new legislation
John Bonner talks to the Registrar of the Royal College

‘A day I will always remember’
Andrew Coe spent an enjoyable day in the countryside and ponders on the rights and wrongs

On my own two feet!
Andrew Fullerton records his progress since graduating last year

Choosing your camera
George Cooper continues his series on getting more from photography

Anyone for ‘T’?
Ewan McNeill reports on the 2008 SPVS Snowscene

Essential fatty acids revisited
Sue Paterson traces the history and asks which supplement is best

Assessing the threat of flea- and tick-borne diseases in Europe
Veterinary Practice hears about increasing health problems as vectors expand their territorial ranges

Leishmaniasis endemic in 70 countries
Veterinary Practice reports from the third symposium on canine vector-borne diseases

Mastitis and other cattle problems

Mastitis: ‘make sure that the knowledge is used’
Veterinary Practice reports on the first meeting of the European Mastitis Panel

Understanding midges helps control spread
Veterinary Practice reports on a recent international symposium

A month to go...

Listening to the badger men
Richard Gard has been on a learning curve on Devon farms

Support package for bovine leptospirosis

Recognising stress in cats
Vicky Halls reviews the signs and ways of dealing with them

Handling a troublesome dog
Fiona Whelan presents a recent case from her files

The SatNav software shootout
Adam Bernstein has tried two different systems plus an-in-car phone holder

Superb vehicle equally at home in London or off-road
Robbie Tiffin is impressed by the Land Rover Discovery

Investing the socially responsible way
Andrew Neale discusses ethical and environmental investments

May 2008 Edition (3.3mb)

2008-05-01T13:03:00Z

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Are nurses getting a fair deal?

How do you ‘value’ an economic recession?
The Mercury Column in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession – and the world around.

Quantity and quality at year’s big event
Mike Nelson records his impressions of another successful congress and his encounters with some
of the folk there.

Veterinary surgeons and quality food
Richard Gard hears about produce sold as a direct result of health planning.

The battle for the profession’s future
Hugh Lewis begins a series in which he comments on developments on the other side of the Atlantic.

Draft Marine Bill promises much
Andrew Coe believes the legislation could have far-reaching consequences.

Suicide and the veterinary profession
Marion McCullagh believes it’s time for veterinary surgeons to take as good care of themselves as of
their patients.

What are the possible causes?
David J. Coffey believes it’s the profession’s confused and confusing social role that’s at fault.

Abstracts: Getting to grips with parasites.

Facing up to the challenges
John Bonner meets the principal of the RVC.

Furniture store transformed into pioneer hospital’s referral centre
CHRISTINE SHIELD takes a close look at a north-west practice’s latest development.

Raising awareness of gastric ulcers
Veterinary Practice reports on a preview event at The Liphook Equine Hospital in Hampshire for ‘gastric ulcer awareness month’

National database to help control incidence of disease in horses

Banking: getting the best business deal
Andrea Kirkby reviews what’s on offer and the need to keep tabs on what you are paying.

Some like it hot!
Robbie Tiffin tried out the Nissan Qashqai Acenta and wanted to keep it.

Investment ideas for your 2008-09 ISA
Nico Goymer discusses some of the options now available and provides some tips for this tax year.

April 2008 Edition (2.6mb)

2008-04-01T12:54:00Z

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Contents

Who is defining 'acts of surgery'?

A new Veterinary Surgeons Act: is it desirable or necessary?

In my defence...
The Mercury Column, in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession – and the world around.

LANTRA: more than just occupational standards
Lisa Jarvis VN, MBVNA, explains how LANTRA works with the veterinary nursing profession.

Planning for a healthy future on farms
Jonathan Statham chairman of the BCVA Health Planning Group explains what’s been happening.

Seeing the sights at the southern tip of Africa
Richard Gard our agricultural correspondent reports on his recent visit to South Africa.

What will happen to the Arapawa goats?
Andrew Coe believes action should be taken to protect an ‘alien’.

What about world food security?
Andrew Coe wonders if there is light at the end of the long tunnel for Britain’s farmers.

Abstracts: Feline medicine and surgery

Obesity Task force set up to consider action
John Bonner reports on a meeting held to discuss ways of tackling this serious welfare problem.

Time to take action...
Libby Sheridan reviews the motivation and support that owners need to ensure their pets lose excess weight.

Welcome to working life
Matthew Yarnall winner of the Animalcare Final Year Student Award 2007 at the Royal (Dick), describes his introduction to life in practice.

What’s in a name, or what would you like to be called?
Ewan McNeill is intrigued by collective nouns and wonders why they are what they are...

Making more of pictures
George M. Cooper begins a series on the wonders of digital photography.

Planning to increase compliance
John Broadhurst believes increased compliance leads to increased profitability and healthier patients plus happier clients.

Are you paying too much for your ‘energy’?
Brian Collett reviews the current best utilities deals for business.

Time off from work in emergencies
Stephan Weber reviews what happens when an emergency occurs in the life of an employee.

What happens when things go wrong?
Gareth Edwards introduces a regular round-up of employment law issues.

An intoxicating combination
Robbie Tiffin tested the Mini Cooper S and found that like a champion boxer it floored the opposition.

Alternative options in retirement
Andrew Neale reviews various possibilities to provide sufficient income.

March 2008 Edition (3.2mb)

2008-03-01T13:05:00Z

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Time for the profession to get its act together
The Mercury Column in which a guest columnist takes the temperature of the profession – and the world around.

Time to end the annual reviews
Veterinary Practice believes the time has come for one important change in the regulations...

Fine recovery from flood disaster
Christine Shield finds out how one practice coped after water invaded.

Bluetongue: ‘one hit to get it right’
Veterinary Practice listened to the deliberations at last month’s BCVA meeting on this troublesome new problem.

Getting serious about supporting the dairy farmers
Richard Gard reports on the extensive veterinary involvement at the Bath & West show.

Dealing with pain caused by mastitis

In search of pet Utopia
Andrew Coe is unimpressed by the codes of practice telling people how to look after their pets.

Wonderful world of neurology: seizures, tremor and twitches
Dr Laurent Garosi discusses some of the most common types of seizures, tremor and twitches seen in companion animals.

Improving the AHT’s services and finances and forging stronger links with key partners
John Bonner catches up with the chief executive of the Animal Health Trust.

Threats posed by alien invaders
Andrew Coe is concerned about the impact of ‘introduced’ species on indigenous flora and fauna

The all-in-one mobile
Adam Bernstein has been trying out some of the latest electronic gadgetry.

Who has responsibility for the personal property of staff?
Naeema Choudry poses the question: What happens if an employee comes to you to say that his or
her wallet has been taken at work?

Less is more
Robbie Tiffin puts the VW Eos through its paces.

Riding the investment rollercoaster
William Sallis begins a series on financial opportunities.