Dietary intervention in selenium imbalances: a case series
Selenium is a critical trace element for equine health, involved in metabolic processes and antioxidant defense. However, imbalances in selenium intake can lead to health issues such as deficiency or ...
Equine cardiopulmonary resuscitation: the nurse's role in such emergencies
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation in equine patients must be performed quickly and effectively to give the patient the best chance of survival. It is important that all members of the veterinary team feel...
Equine sarcoids. Part 1: the aetiopathogenesis of equine sarcoid disease
Equine sarcoids are the most common neoplastic skin tumors in equids, and despite being histologically benign, they can become locally invasive, recurrent and compromise animal welfare, use and value....
Recent advances in equine wound management. Part 1: introduction
Equine wounds present an ongoing challenge for clinicians. Successful wound management aims to achieve rapid functional recovery alongside an optimal cosmetic outcome. A clear understanding of the sta...
Overcoming challenges to implementing sustainable worm control in sheep
Effective roundworm control is essential to the health, welfare and profitability of UK sheep flocks. Historically, this has relied heavily on the use of effective anthelmintics. However, with increas...
Wound healing and considerations in exotic species (part 3)
Wound healing in exotic pet animals can vary due to their anatomical differences. Understanding these differences will help veterinary nursesto apply appropriate closures and bandaging to maximise suc...
Data-driven decisions for beef and sheep systems
Beef and sheep enterprises can present challenges for data capture and analysis, which can be demotivating for both farmers and veterinarians. Veterinarians are well placed to address these challenges...
Splenectomy techniques with a pragmatic approach to the haemoabdomen
Performing a splenectomy (with or without the presence of a haemoabdomen) is a common requirement for a general practitioner. Indications for this include neoplasia, torsion, trauma and infarction. Va...
Evidence for the use of probiotics in small animals with chronic enteropathy
Chronic enteropathy, manifesting itself as chronic gastrointestinal signs such as vomiting, diarrhoea, altered appetite and weight loss, is common in general practice. Patients can respond to a variet...
Minimally invasive method for symphyseal separation repair in cats
Intraoral wire reinforced splint is a minimally-invasive alternative to circummandibular cerclage wire for stabilisation of symphyseal separation. Circummandibular wires have many disadvantages, inclu...
A review of pharmacology for behaviourally challenging patients
The primary care environment can be challenging for clinicians and patients alike. The undergraduate training in behavioural medicine is variable, and taking a logical approach to clinical problem-sol...
Notifiable equine diseases in Great Britain: recognition and management
Recent cases of notifiable equine disease in Great Britain, alongside the increasing global and national incidence of exotic and emerging infections in other species, highlight the significant potenti...