About

The platform is brought to you by MA Healthcare, publishers of the UK-Vet portfolio: Companion Animal, Equine, Livestock, and The Veterinary Nurse. It provides regular modules, drawn from our archive of peer-reviewed clinical content, which will stimulate thought and reflection, test your knowledge and help you fulfil your CPD activity.

It also includes an online portfolio, so you can easily record evidence of your documented CPD hours.

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Here’s a selection of our latest articles and educational presentations. Login to see more. We’re adding new content regularly, so if you don’t find what you want straight away, chances are it will be coming soon.


Navigating safety and human factors in preparation for anaesthesia

It has long been recognised that humans will make errors. Veterinary anaesthesia is a complex process necessitating multitasking and teamwork, which therefore has a relatively high incidence of errors...


Adverse food reactions in dogs and cats. Part 1: clinical presentation

Adverse food reactions in dogs and cats are typically associated with cutaneous and gastrointestinal clinical signs. The predominant clinical signs are pruritus, secondary skin infections, otitis and ...


Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome: diagnosis, surgical management and outcomes

Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is a progressive condition predominantly affecting brachycephalic dog breeds, including French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs and Pugs. BOAS is caused by ...


Assessing and managing pain in cats and dogs

Registered veterinary nurses play a vital role in the assessment and management of pain, yet many may lack confidence in their ability to do so or to advocate for appropriate analgesia. Effective pain...


Equine primary iris cysts: current knowledge and future directions

Primary iris cysts occur spontaneously in horses and are usually incidental. However, they are occasionally associated with clinical signs including spooking and changes in ridden behaviour. They are ...


Evidence-based rehabilitation of the competition horse

The rehabilitation of horses requires a multifaceted approach tailored to specific goals at each phase of recovery, considering the horse's overall health, temperament and the owner's capacity for car...

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Frequently asked questions

What is UK VET CPD?

UK VET CPD is a service from the publisher of the UK-Vet portfolio. It includes articles from our full range of veterinary titles that have been enhanced to provide opportunities for reflection on your own practice, as well as an online portfolio to store all your revalidation requirements.

Is my data secure?

We take the security of your data very seriously. UK VET CPD is hosted in a state-of-the-art data storage system, protected by high-level security protocols. Access to your data is via your private login only. You can add access via your institutional login, but only you can see your data.

How do I access UK VET CPD?

Check out our YouTube channel for how-to videos for registration and login.

Simply complete a short registration form to create your personal account. You will then have free access to the portfolio and a selection of free CPD content.

Access to the complete range of CPD content requires a subscription to one of MA Healthcare’s veterinary journals. If you have a journal subscription and wish to activate your UK VET CPD account, please contact our customer service team or phone 0800 137201.

Your practice or institution may have subscribed to this resource on your behalf. Go to the institutional login page and enter your institution's name to find out, or you can ask directly at cpdlaunchpad@markallengroup.com or phone 0800 137201.

You will still have to complete a short registration in order to access the benefits of a personal account.

What is the cost of using UK VET CPD?

Registration and use of the online portfolio is free for subscribers to any UK Vet publication. If you want access to all the CPD on the site, you will need to subscribe to one of the UK-Vet journals, or be at a subscribing institution. Visit Magsubscriptions.com to see the latest offers.

Contact

For all customer support issues, contact our support team or call 0800 137201.

If you are a practice teacher or lecturer who would like to contribute CPD content, we would love to hear from you. Please contact our editorial team to discuss your proposal.

To tell us what you think or suggest a topic, simply fill in our feedback form.